Historical Marker Dedication: The Karl and Adolph Haas Families
Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Please join sponsors Paula Rieker and the Comal County Historical Commission in dedicating this marker's installation. Seating is not available at the historical marker site - you are welcome to bring your own lawn chair.
San Jacinto Family Day: Flags of the Texas Revolution
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Discover what our six flags represent and learn about the study of vexillology while creating your own flag!
Echoes of the Herd: Saving the Southern Plains Bison
Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Join us at Goodnight Ranch on Saturday, June 6th, at 11 am for a free Texas America 250 program. Discover how the Goodnights demonstrated patriotism through their conservation of the Southern Plains Bison and reconciliation with Native American cultures in the Texas Panhandle. Afterward, go on a self-guided tour of the Goodnight house! Do not forget to wear red, white, and blue for this special occasion! This event is presented as part of Texas America250, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
History in Play: June
Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Drop by for our monthly activity at the outdoor playscape! This month's theme is Nature Photo Quest.
Cooking Class: Wheat Muffins with Honey and Butter
Saturday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.Join us as we savor history through foods in El Paso! Using an historic recipe from the El Paso Cook Book published in 1898!
Reveille to Taps
Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.The snare drum was at the very heart of the soldiers' routine on post. Watch a live performance of the various drum calls that soldiers at Fort Lancaster would have heard in the 1850s. *Call ahead for availability (432) 836-4391
CANCELED - Fort Griffin Star Gazing Party
Saturday 9 p.m. - 11 p.m.Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at one of the darkest night skies in Texas! Fort Griffin’s remote location and exceptionally low light pollution create the perfect setting for stargazing and exploring the wonders of the universe.
Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy
Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Through Labor Day
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.
Before Freedom Came
Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Soon we’ll celebrate Juneteenth, when 250,000 women, men, and children would see freedom come to Texas! But before freedom came, enslaved women and men, like Mary, Jerry, Willis, Jake, Lucy, and Charity, would labor on plantations like Barrington, sunrise to sunset – and even later – producing income and maintaining the planter’s home. Join us for a weekend of reflection on the various tasks of the enslaved on a plantation and learn more about the actual enslaved individuals we have recorded at Barrington. Contact us at Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Historical Marker Dedication: Hudson Family Cemetery
Sunday 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Please join the Tarrant County Historical Commission in dedicating the installation of a historical marker for Hudson Family Cemetery. You can also drive by and check out another cemetery they have in the subdivision. It's located to the right of the house at 13952 E. Riviera Dr. There is a fence with a black marker with CEMETERY attached to it.