Image of a cast iron press in a museum gallery with illustrations of two men working in a print shop on the back wall

Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy

Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

As we celebrate the holiday weekend, please join us as we showcase our special exhibit, "Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy," highlighting the stories of the enslaved in San Felipe de Austin.

Photo of a man in period clothing using a wooden plane

Memorial Day Weekend Events: Spoon Whittling

Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Learn why so many people enjoyed doing this in their free time and the tools required to make it happen.

Image of a cast iron press in a museum gallery with illustrations of two men working in a print shop on the back wall

Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy

Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

As we celebrate the holiday weekend, please join us as we showcase our special exhibit, "Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy," highlighting the stories of the enslaved in San Felipe de Austin.

Reenactor demonstrating the printing press at San Felipe de Austin

Memorial Day Weekend Events: Army Enlistment Printing

Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

On Sunday, May 24th, join us as we demonstrate our working replica printing press in our outdoor exhibit.

Photo of a mother, father, and two school-age daughters around a table in a log cabin building playing backgammon

Museum OPEN Memorial Day Monday

Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Looking for a fun way to spend the holiday? Join us at San Felipe de Austin for programs for the whole family!

Photo of illistrated museum mural of a printing press and man named Turner, an enslaved worker in the town of San Felipe de Austin

Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy

Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

From Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, learn how history was shaped by them and what more there is yet to uncover about their lives. The exhibit will be available during normal museum hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visitors on the porch of the Villa de Austin hotel at San Felipe de Austin

Memorial Day Weekend Events: Miniature Cabin Construction

Monday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Witness a demonstration of how logs are prepped and hewn to become buildings on a miniature scale.

Image of a cast iron press in a museum gallery with illustrations of two men working in a print shop on the back wall

Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy

Tuesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

As we celebrate the holiday weekend, please join us as we showcase our special exhibit, "Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy," highlighting the stories of the enslaved in San Felipe de Austin.

Image of a cast iron press in a museum gallery with illustrations of two men working in a print shop on the back wall

Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy

Wednesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

As we celebrate the holiday weekend, please join us as we showcase our special exhibit, "Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy," highlighting the stories of the enslaved in San Felipe de Austin.

Image of a cast iron press in a museum gallery with illustrations of two men working in a print shop on the back wall

Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy

Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

As we celebrate the holiday weekend, please join us as we showcase our special exhibit, "Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy," highlighting the stories of the enslaved in San Felipe de Austin.