Join living history interpreters for a celebration of America’s unique and multicultural food history from the Republic of Texas era. Stop by the Kreische house for a campfire cooking demonstration using recipes recorded during the Dawson and Mier Expeditions.
Smell the delicious ingredients of our Thomas Jefferson Green and Company stew, and learn some of the history of foodways on-the-go for long journeys in the early 19th century.
After, head over to the historic Faison House in La Grange for their program, Life After Perote Prison. Learn how Nathaniel Faison, a survivor of the Dawson Massacre of 1842, become one of the wealthiest men in Texas and helped develop the city of La Grange. Enjoy a 19th-century dessert during your visit.
Nathaniel Faison: Life After Perote Prison
1:00-4:00p.m.
Faison House
822 S Jefferson St. La Grange, TX
This event is presented as part of Texas America250, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.