![A line of six men dressed in 1830s period clothing fire muskets while standing in a green field, white smoke billowing away from the barrels.](/sites/default/files/styles/detail_listing/public/2024-02/SJR20220423SanJacintoReenactment44PH.jpg?h=2992ba0a&itok=kgROkSe7)
Fire!: Arms Demo
Venture to this historic battleground to experience some of the thunderous sounds of battle as San Jacinto Battleground staff demonstrate how to fire a musket and rifle, weapons both the Mexican and Texian armies utilized on the fateful day that won Texan independence.
![A group of people huddle together in front of one of the cases in the San Jacinto Museum. The artifacts inside are not visible from this angle.](/sites/default/files/styles/detail_listing/public/2024-05/20240403_113544.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=Zy45mHHE)
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.
Camp Cattalo Family Camp: Native Americans and the role of the Bison
Have you ever wanted to experience the wild west? Well, come on out to the Goodnight Ranch to learn about cowboys, bison and early life in the Texas Panhandle.
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Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Quilts (Morning)
Join us on Thursday, July 11 at 10:00 am as we continue Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Quilts!
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Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Quilts (Afternoon)
Join us on Thursday, July 11 at 2:00 pm as we continue Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Quilts!
Camp Cattalo Family Camp: Ranch Life
Have you ever wanted to experience the wild west? Well, come on out to the Goodnight Ranch to learn about cowboys, bison and early life in the Texas Panhandle.
![Woman in grass house](/sites/default/files/styles/detail_listing/public/2024-05/pine%20needle%20weaving_0.jpg?h=806e022a&itok=ubD-rw3C)
Caddo Artist Series Artist Talk - Jackie Bullard Basket Maker
Caddo citizen and basket maker, Jackie Bullard, shares her journey as a Caddo scholar and basket maker.
Cycling Saturdays
The roads within the San Jacinto State Historic Site will open early for bicyclists. Travel our 7.5 miles of site roads and see the battleground where Texas was won at your own pace. No motorized vehicles will be allowed into the site during this time to promote safe bicycling.
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Caddo Artist Series Workshop - Jackie Bullard and Pine Needle Baskets
Join Caddo citizen and basket maker, Jackie Bullard to create your own pine needle basket.
![A wooden spinning wheel with spindles and raw fiber rests on a table.](/sites/default/files/styles/detail_listing/public/2024-01/Untitled%20design%20%281%29.png?h=eb901320&itok=06Ae2XVy)
Spinning and Weaving
Learn more about traditional spinning and weaving at a demonstration from the Bay Area Weavers and Spinners every second Saturday at the San Jacinto Museum.