Artistic graphic of a wall mural of the town of San Felipe de Austin being burned

Fire on the Brazos

Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us as we commemorate the burning of the town of San Felipe de Austin with an event like no other!

Spring cleaning

Spring Cleaning (Saturday)

Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Help sweep, wash windows, beat rugs and mattresses, and wash and wax furniture as needed.

Two Texas living historians pose beside a reproduction cannon at Presidio La Bahia

Meet a Texas Revolution Reenactor!

Saturday 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Meet a Texas Revolution reenactor and enjoy the tales of a reenacting legend!

Rancho de Pataguilla Historical Marker Dedication

Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Historical Marker Dedication

Oakland Cemetery Historical Marker Dedication

Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Historical Marker Dedication

San Jacinto momument

San Jacinto Family Day: Make a Monument

Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

In this San Jacinto Monument-focused program, participants will learn about the construction of the San Jacinto Monument from 1936 to 1939. As the educators share this information, they will help guide participants in creating a 3D model of the monument from paper and tape.

Pine Needle Soda Bottle

Roots of Refreshment: Pine Needle Soda

Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation and learn about the history of pine needle soda.

Soldier Equipment Display

A Soldier's Life

Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Visit for a hands-on experience of Soldier's equipment from the 1800s at Fort Lancaster. Every Thursday & Saturday 1pm-4pm Free With Admission Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

Spring cleaning

Spring Cleaning (Sunday)

Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Help sweep, wash windows, beat rugs and mattresses, and wash and wax furniture as needed.

A re-enactor wearing a tan haversack places his hand into it while looking towards the camera.

SPARK!- Take it With You: Haversack Packing

Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Look into a 1830s soldier’s haversack and view some 19th century personal artifacts courtesy of the San Jacinto Museum!