Ice Cream Social at the Kreische House
Join sites staff and volunteers for a refreshing cup of ice cream at the Kreische House!
Demo Day: Medicine Making
For this Demo Day, venture to the San Jacinto monument to learn about the medical techniques used in the 1830s. Visitors will learn about the four humors, grind up traditional remedies with a mortar and pestle, and even get to see demonstrations of real 19th century medical equipment!
Gillespie County Fair Parade
Experience history in motion! Join Fort Martin Scott State Historic Site staff and the Texas Camel Corps as they escort camels in the Gillespie County Fair Parade on August 25th at 10 a.m.
Bison Bingo in August
Bingo! Come have fun with us and learn some great information about the Southern Plains Bison herd
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!
"Settling Austin's Colony" Temporary Exhibit Closing Reception
Please join us for our closing reception of our latest temporary exhibit, "Settling Austin's Colony: An Empresario Shapes Texas."
Corn: Field to Table (Saturday)
Take in the sights, sounds, and smells of our corn crop undergoing the transition from field to table!
Corn: Field to Table (Sunday)
Take in the sights, sounds, and smells of our corn crop undergoing the transition from field to table!
Special Hours: Open Labor Day Monday
Join us on Monday, September 2nd as we have special hours for Labor Day Monday!
Last Day To View Temporary Exhibit: Settling Austin's Colony - An Empresario Shapes Texas
Have you yet to see our newest temporary gallery installation? What are you waiting for?! The last day to view this exhibit is on Labor Day Monday, September 2nd, 2024!