Independence Day Historic Games
Join us on Independence Day at San Felipe de Austin for your chance to play historic games in outdoor exhibit, the Villa de Austin!
Ich bin ein Amerikaner: Independence Day on the Bluff
Celebrate Independence Day, German-Texan style! Join the sites for Independence Day-themed tours, living history, and other family activities throughout the post-Fourth-of-July weekend.
Scrumptious Saturdays: Food Preservation
Join us on Saturday, July 6th from 9am to 4pm for a look into historic food preservation methods!
Painting & Tidying
Wear some old clothes and help us paint the house fence with whitewash, then head over to the barn to help clear the clutter that builds over the busy crop season!
Varner Day
Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Martin Varner settlement!
Ich bin ein Amerikaner: Independence Day on the Bluff
Celebrate Independence Day, German-Texan style! Join the sites for Independence day-themed tours, living history, and other family activities throughout the post-Fourth-of-July weekend.
Campaign Briefing: The Marshalls
In January 1944, Admiral Nimitz launched an ambitious strike into the center of the Japanese held Pacific. Landing on Majuro, Kwajalein, and Eniwetok, American forces began the drive through the Central Pacific. At stake—the massive Japanese Naval Base at Truk and with it, control of the seas around it.
Join us on July 6th to examine the big questions of the campaign: “why did we invade the Marshalls?”, “what happened during the battle?” and “what was the result of the campaign?”.
During the presentation, the living history volunteers of Company K will engage in a battle demonstration including simulated explosives, blank-firing guns, and a real M2-2 flamethrower.
Painting & Tidying
Wear some old clothes and help us paint the house fence with whitewash, then head over to the barn to help clear the clutter that builds over the busy crop season!
Fire!: Arms Demo
Venture to this historic battleground to experience some of the thunderous sounds of battle as San Jacinto Battleground staff demonstrate how to fire a musket and rifle, weapons both the Mexican and Texian armies utilized on the fateful day that won Texan independence.
Spinning and Weaving
Learn more about traditional spinning and weaving at a demonstration from the Bay Area Weavers and Spinners every second Saturday at the San Jacinto Museum.