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Aug

Manuscripts & Missions Book Club

Wednesday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Join the Manuscripts & Missions Book Club for a free-for-all book chat. Just bring whatever it is you are reading and enjoy conversation with fellow readers!

Aug

1950s Bombshells

Wednesday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Join us for our next online program about 1950s Bombshells, featuring Marilyn Monroe (of course!), Jayne Mansfield, and more! Learn about their iconic looks and how they transformed the more traditional 1940s aesthetic to bolder new looks for women! Right here on Facebook Live and Zoom on August 26th, 6pm central time! Zoom registration link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN__36pwwR7QrCQ4XB0GlOQaw

Aug

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

Image of two men in period clothing on the porch of a log cabin, gazing out into the town

Aug

Keeping Cool in the Villa

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

It's soooo hot! How on earth did those living 200 years ago survive without air conditioning?! Well, come out and see us on Saturday, August 29th to learn all about methods of keeping cool in the 19th century!

Three children smile at the camera and hold up their cup and ball toys. They stand in the center of the San Jacinto Museum exhibit and the cases are visible behind them.

Aug

Demo Day: Toy Touch Table

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

Come have fun with the toys of the past and learn about frontier childhood inside of the San Jacinto Monument. 19th century toy replicas will be available to touch and play with at our Toy Touch Table. Suitable for all ages, this is free with purchase of admission.

Aug

Finding Your Roots: Genealogy at the Fulton Mansion

Saturday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

As part of our America 250 celebration, join us at the Fulton Mansion for a genealogy presentation that connects the past to the present through family history.