Image of a printed copy and handwriten copy of the "Victory or Death" letter with a magnifying glass in between the copies

History At Night: William Barrett Travis' "Victory or Death" Letter - A Deep Dive into the Revered Story

Thursday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Please join us on Thursday, February 27th at 6pm for our History at Night program you won't want to miss: William Barrett Travis' Victory or Death Letter - A Deep Dive into the Revered Story!

Flyer on next online series about the record player

George's Gadgets: Record/Record Player

Thursday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the next episode of George's Gadgets: And How They Work! For this series, we'll be learning about 1950s technology and how it affected the lives of the Bush Family and 1950s life in general. For this episode, we'll be learning about the science and history behind the record player! Join us right here on Feb. 27th at 6pm via Facebook Live or by registering at the Zoom link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_IrciMOOMQJqvrYFYMXuyAg

Painting of woman hand sewing blue garment piece

The Skills of the Trade: Sewing by Hand

Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Experience live 1840s sewing demonstrations every Friday at Fort Martin Scott, leading up to the First Annual Frontier Fest, April 17-19. The program will evolve each week, offering hands-on opportunities for visitors to engage in the process and witness the creation of an authentic women’s ensemble. Come with your questions and curiosity!

Jose Antonio Navarro wearing a birthday hat surrounded by streamers and confetti

Open House at Casa Navarro

Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come to Casa Navarro on February 28th for an Open House celebrating both the 20th anniversary of the Friends of Casa Navarro, and Jose Antonio Navarro's 230th Birthday!!

A group of snowy egrets standing in the grassy waters of the marsh.

Bird Watching at the Battleground

Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.

The native prairie, tidal marsh, and bottomland forest appear much as they did during the Battle of San Jacinto and are home to more than 200 species of birds. The best time for birding is first thing in the morning, so the site will open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site, from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.

A group of runners cross the finish line at the San Jacinto Battleground

San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run

Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.

The 14th annual San Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Join us to "Run the Battlefield!" and experience the historic grounds where Texas won its independence.

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Villa de Austin Photoquest

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

For one day only, our popular Photoquest activity returns!

Archeologists screening dirt from an excavation

Rice University Excavations at Varner-Hogg Plantation

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

Visit the site to see Rice University’s Archaeological Field Techniques Class excavating at the Varner-Hogg Plantation Picnic Loop!

Sepia photo of a Victorian woman in a black dress with detailed fabric on the shoulders, white fabric from the neck down, and a black collar around her neck. She is wearing a black hat with a large black feather.

Threads Through Time

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

Join us for specialized tours concentrating on the ladies fashion from the Victorian era to WWI. A short program will be given followed by a tour of the house and examples of ladies fashion from the Maxey House collection.

An early photograph of Josepha Kreische with her daughters, Anna and Lina

Women of the Bluff: Special Tour

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Learn more about the women who have made an impact at Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill.