old photograph of a man holding a baby

FamilySearch Genealogy Workshop

Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Learn to trace your family history using FamilySearch, a free online platform. Site educators will use historic individuals from the plantation sites to show you how to use the website, how to analyze census records, how to develop your family tree, and more.

three men riding on bikes

On the Plantation Porch: Video & History

Saturday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Join us for a lecture and discussion with artists and historical educators. Discover how history inspires Texas artists in different ways from paintings to digital videos. In our second lecture of the season, hear from Talib Abdullahi of Black History Bike Ride about their film "The Route to Emancipation" (2023).

Archeologist showing students artifacts in an archeology lab

Scouts BSA Archeology Day Camp - Day 1

Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Scouts will receive instruction from experienced archeologists, completing requirements for the Archaeology Merit Badge through hands-on projects, research, and presentations.

Educator in the archeology lab at Levi Jordan

Scouts BSA Archeology Day Camp - Day 2

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

Scouts will receive instruction from experienced archeologists, completing requirements for the Archaeology Merit Badge through hands-on projects, research, and presentations.

Educator in the archeology lab at Levi Jordan

Scouts BSA Archeology Day Camp - Day 3

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

Scouts will receive instruction from experienced archeologists, completing requirements for the Archaeology Merit Badge through hands-on projects, research, and presentations.

a bag of rice and rice stalks on a table

Lunch with an Educator: Rice, a Southern Cash Crop

Saturday 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

The roots of Southern cooking can be found in African tradition. Discover the fascinating culinary history of Texas with a tasting and presentation.

A colorful painting including a man cutting sugar cane, people graduating from university, and portraits

On the Plantation Porch: Art & Interpretation

Saturday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Join us for a lecture and discussion with artists and historical educators. In our last lecture of the season, hear from Mathieu Jean Baptiste about his painting inspired by the Levi Jordan Plantation and surrounding community.

Close up photograph of an okra plant

Lunch with an Educator: Okra & Gumbo

Saturday 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

The roots of Southern cooking can be found in African tradition. Discover the fascinating culinary history of Texas with a tasting and presentation.

2 cups of eggnog

Roots of Refreshment: Eggnog

Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us at the Levi Jordan Plantation and learn about the history of eggnog.