Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Picasso (Morning)
Join us on Thursday, August 1 at 10:00 am as we continue Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Pablo Picasso!
A Sketch in Time: Making Art with the Camera Lucida Summer Camp- Day 1
Become an artist of the Texas Frontier in our 2024 Summer Camp!
Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Picasso (Afternoon)
Join us on Thursday, August 1 at 2:00 pm as we continue Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Pablo Picasso!
A Sketch in Time: Making Art with the Camera Lucida Summer Camp- Day 2
Become an artist of the Texas Frontier in our 2024 Summer Camp!
Bird Watching at the Battleground
From the 1,210-foot long marsh trail and boardwalk, visitors will spot coastal birds like the Red-winged Blackbird, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Mottled Duck, Osprey, and White Pelican as well as other wetland denizens such as the River Otter.
A Sketch in Time: Making Art with the Camera Lucida Summer Camp- Day 3
Become an artist of the Texas Frontier in our 2024 Summer Camp!
Summer Camp Series - Beekeeping
Join us for the final Saturday of our summer camp programming! Learn about the 101 of beekeeping and pollinator preservation from local apiary Two Hives Honey!
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.
Roots of Refreshment: Lemonade
Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation to learn about the history of lemonade and try historic recipes.
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.