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Reveille to Taps

Thursday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Every Thursday at 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

Reveille to Taps.jpg

Reveille to Taps

Thursday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Every Thursday at 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

Milky Way and stars over building standing in ruins

Milky Way Photography Class

Saturday 8 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.

Have you ever seen the Milky Way rise over Fort McKavett? Have you ever wanted to capture the celestial beauty of our galaxy, but not felt confident behind the lens? Would you like to learn more about nighttime photography and get some beautiful images of the Stars over Texas? Then join us for our Milky Way Photography Class!

Reveille to Taps.jpg

Reveille to Taps

Thursday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Every Thursday at 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

Old photo of a lighthouse.

Port Isabel Lighthouse Navigators

Thursday 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join us Thursdays in June & July for a different themed activity in our Navigator Series. Then stay for a movie projected on the side of the Lighthouse.

Old photo of a lighthouse.

Port Isabel Lighthouse Navigators

Thursday 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join us Thursdays in June & July for a different themed activity in our Navigator Series. Then stay for a movie projected on the side of the Lighthouse.

Three different types of birds posing in their natural environments.

Birdwatching at the Battleground

Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
First Saturday of every month

The site will open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. The site is open to vehicles, but please be respectful of those enjoying the wildlife and keep noise to a minimum. Enter at the gates off Vista Road or Independence Parkway.