Adventures in Nature: A Caddo Mounds Creative STEM Camp
Sunday 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Join us for six days of nature adventures and family fun. Adventures in Nature is a STEM camp designed for families to learn and explore together. Learn about five different ecological systems and Caddo culture while being creative.
White Gold: Cotton in Texas (Sunday)
Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.This special program gives visitors the hands-on opportunity to work alongside historic interpreters picking and weighing cotton from the fields.
San Felipe Nature Walk in the Footsteps of Stephen F. Austin
Sunday 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.Please join us at 2pm on Sunday, September 29th for a Nature Walk with our friends at the Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists!
Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House
Tuesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.
Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House
Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.
Cemetery Workshop 1
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Register today for one of two 2-day headstone cleaning and repair workshops near Athens, Texas! The Texas Historical Commission’s Cemetery Preservation Program and The Friends of The Texas Historical Commission are offering two opportunities to receive hands-on training. The workshop will be taught by James "Rusty" Brenner of Texas Cemetery Restoration LLC.
Family Garden Camp - Growing in Snake Woman’s Garden
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.During the fall growing season, Caddo Mounds State Historic Site will host a series of Family Garden programs on six Wednesday mornings. Growing Together in Snake Woman’s Garden will focus on key gardening concepts while weaving in Caddo agricultural culture. Families will learn about the connection between plants, animals, and humans as it relates to growing food, flowers, and herbs. There will be hands-on activities in the garden and opportunities to taste healthy foods, We welcome families to sign up for all 6 sessions, but each day will also be a stand-alone learning opportunity. Each camp has a $10 registration/supply fee per family. If your family plans to attend all six camps there is a $30 registration/supply fee per family for all six camps! Register by calling 936-858-3218. Camp Dates: October 2, 16 & 30; November 6 & 20; and December 4, 2024.
Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House
Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.
Cemetery Workshop 1
Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Register today for one of two 2-day headstone cleaning and repair workshops near Athens, Texas! The Texas Historical Commission’s Cemetery Preservation Program and The Friends of The Texas Historical Commission are offering two opportunities to receive hands-on training. The workshop will be taught by James "Rusty" Brenner of Texas Cemetery Restoration LLC.
A Soldier's Life
Thursday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Visit for a hands on experience of Soldier's equipment from the 1800s at Fort Lancaster Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm. Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.