Reveille to Taps
Thursday 1 p.m. - 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
Little Sprouts: Nature Adventures with the Maxey House
Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Little Sprouts is a month-long summer program designed to help young learners explore nature through hands-on activities inspired by the historic grounds of the Sam Bell Maxey House. Meeting weekly on Thursdays in June, this program encourages curiosity, creativity, and outdoor exploration through gardening, nature walks, and simple Victorian-era practices.
Third Thursday Reading Program
Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Join us for our next Third Thursday Reading Program on June 18th at 5:30 PM in Robin's Reading Room/Visitors Center! Our featured book is Lucy and the Enchanted Forest, and our guest reader is Claudia Mota. Kids in attendance get to take home a free copy of the featured book and get to participate in an activity at the end of the event.
America250 Lecture: The Murder of Detective Frank Burns and El Paso's Forgotten 1923 Drug War with Bob Chessey
Thursday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Despite the scale of the crisis and the loss of life, the events of El Paso’s 1923 Drug War have largely faded from public memory. Join local researcher Bob Chessey as he brings these forgotten chapters back into focus and explores how and why this pivotal moment in El Paso’s history was left behind.
History At Night: The Lost War for Texas
Thursday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Author James Bernsen will join us to discuss his new book, "The Lost War of Texas: Mexican Rebels, American Burrites, and the Texas Revolution of 1811."
Music at the Mansion
Thursday 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Join us for the free Music at the Mansion featuring The Joe Fox Band!
Music at the Mansion - the JOE FOX BAND
Thursday 7:01 p.m. - 8:31 p.m.Join us for Music at the Mansion featuring local, live music in a relaxed, family- and pet-friendly setting. Bring your own beverage, cooler, chair, blanket, and picnic basket to enjoy an evening of music under the skies. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended for a comfortable experience! Food will be available for purchase! Be sure to come early to see the Mansion, dress up, and play lawn games! Schedule: 6-7pm: 1st floor admission 7-8:30: Live music Food Available for Purchase Dress up and get your picture taken in our Victorian outfits!
Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Through Labor Day
As we celebrate the holiday weekend, please join us as we showcase our special exhibit, "Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy," highlighting the stories of the enslaved in San Felipe de Austin.
Cowboy Week Summer Camp
Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Do we have a summer camp your kids won't want to miss! This summer camp is all about the cowboy lifestyle in honor of George W. Bush's love for Westerns and all things cowboy! We'll do soap making the old-fashioned cowboy way and we'll have some real, live horses! You’ll learn all about how to care for horses and the even the value of rescued horses! June 16th through the 19th, $50 per child per day, and if you sign up for all four days, you'll get the fourth day free! Kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to attend! So come on out and learn all things cowboy! Please fill out the form below if interested: https://thc.jotform.com/260475540577968
Citizen Kreische
Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Do you have what it takes to become a U.S. citizen in the 19th century? Test your skills and sign your oath to the States!