Fulshear 1824 Festival at San Felipe de Austin
We are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Fulshear family getting their land grant! There will be fun, games, history, and hands on activities for the whole family! Come and join us on July 13th for a jam packed day of fun!
La Porte Free Thursdays
This summer, we're giving back to our community with free admission to the San Jacinto Museum to residents of La Porte every Thursday in June and July. Bring proof of La Porte residency and explore our exhibits, delve into the rich history of Texas, and enjoy a day at the San Jacinto Museum.
Keeping Cool in the Villa
It's the most common question we receive: "aren't you hot in those clothes?" Staff will be stationed in our outdoor exhibit, the Villa de Austin, from 9am to 4pm (extreme heat permitting) to talk about it!
Cooking in the Quarter
Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of enslaved foodways using period ingredients and methods!
Cooking in the Kitchen
View a cooking demonstration focusing on higher quality cuts of pork, or purchased foodstuffs, using historic recipes.
Experience San Jacinto Summer Camp- July Session
The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site presents “Experience San Jacinto,” a three-day summer camp program that immerses the participant in the history before the battle, the battle itself, and its aftermath.
Boom: Cannon Demonstration
Witness our trained staff demonstrate how a cannon is safely loaded and fired and experience the thrill of live cannon fire every half hour!
Hard Work & Hydration
Join us in the fields for hands-on opportunities working with the crops, then cool off at the house and try a sample of “switchel” -- a historic thirst-quenching drink similar in purpose to sports drinks today.
San Jacinto Family Day: Camp Life Laundry
Learn how laundry was done in the 1830s and help us clean some bandanas with an old-fashioned washtub and washboard. You might even get to take your bandana home with you once it’s dry!
Campaign Briefing: Peleliu
In late 1944 as American forces eyed the route back to the Philippines, a small craggy island, Peleliu lay in the way. On the island, 11,000 Japanese troops were dug into their defenses, ready to fight to the end. At stake on this speck of black rock—the entire American operation to retake the Philippines.
Join us on August 3rd to examine the big questions of the campaign: “why did we invade Peleliu?”, “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.
Presentations are offered at 11:00 and 2:00. This presentation is not recommended for small children, pets, or those with heart conditions.