A woman in traditional German clothes holds a can of beer in a sunny field of grass

Bluff SchuetzenFest 2026

Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Celebrate German heritage with our annual family festival honoring the legacy of brewmaster Heinrich Kreische!

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Reveille to Taps

Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Explore the pivotal role of the snare drum and the influence of field music. Hear the very rhythms that dictated the life of a soldier stationed on a frontier army post. Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

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Save Your Story: Oral History Workshop

Saturday 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

In this presentation and workshop, you will hear first-hand accounts from those who lived on these plantation sites over the past centuries. Site Educators will then teach visitors how to record quality oral histories of their own and demonstrate how to us the online platform, Storycorps.

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Plows & Petticoats: A Women's Role

Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Learn what life was like for women in the 1850s! Sewing, cleaning, cooking, and childcare comprise the main elements of the “Domestic Sphere” of nineteenth century women. Areas of responsibility change when explored from the perspective of a mother like Mrs. Jones, or an enslaved woman, like Mary, in the field. Contact us at Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

A table with a red tablecloth has an iPad displaying numerous pictures of the San Jacinto Monument.

Picture Yourself at San Jacinto

Sunday 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

You're invited to join us by the main entrance to receive a complimentary instant photograph of yourself or your group in front of the historic monument. Learn about its rich history and explore our pop-up photography gallery showcasing visitors’ photos throughout the years!

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55 & Better at Wellington Chew Senior Center

Thursday 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Join us to collect people's personal histories and make new friends!

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Reveille to Taps

Thursday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Explore the pivotal role of the snare drum and the influence of field music. Hear the very rhythms that dictated the life of a soldier stationed on a frontier army post. Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

Soldier Equipment Display

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.

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Reveille to Taps

Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Explore the pivotal role of the snare drum and the influence of field music. Hear the very rhythms that dictated the life of a soldier stationed on a frontier army post. Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

Many crocheters joining together to work on a project.

55 & Better at Wellington Chew Senior Center

Thursday 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Join us to collect people's personal histories and make new friends!