squash plant sprouts in a greenhouse

Growing in Garden Camp Day One

We will be hosting a garden day camp full of fun gardening activities! Learn to sprout seeds, play garden games, discover hydroponics and more.

A group of people huddle together in front of one of the cases in the San Jacinto Museum. The artifacts inside are not visible from this angle.

La Porte Free Thursdays

This summer, we're giving back to our community with free admission to the San Jacinto Museum to residents of La Porte every Thursday in June and July.  Bring proof of La Porte residency and explore our exhibits, delve into the rich history of Texas, and enjoy a day at the San Jacinto Museum.

Image of text against a white background: "Sam's Summer" in bold, black letters at the left top, "STEAM" in colorful letters with images of a lightbulb, quilt square, ooze dripping, morse code, paint splatter, and a fingerprint around it, and "Series" in bold, black letters at the bottom right

Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Morse Code (Morning)

Join us on Thursday, July 18 at 10:00 am as we continue Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Morse Code!

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Demo Day: Ink Making

Join us outside of the San Jacinto Monument from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM as museum educators demonstrate the ink making process and share some real 19th century ink recipes.

Image of text against a white background: "Sam's Summer" in bold, black letters at the left top, "STEAM" in colorful letters with images of a lightbulb, quilt square, ooze dripping, morse code, paint splatter, and a fingerprint around it, and "Series" in bold, black letters at the bottom right

Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Morse Code (Afternoon)

Join us on Thursday, July 18 at 2:00 pm as we continue Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Morse Code!

Flyer of Third Thursday Reading Program with a picture of the book and other information.

Third Thursday Reading Program

Join us on Thursday, July 18th, from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm as we host our monthly Third Thursday Reading Program. Members from Grand Companions will read our featured book, titled: Where Harley Belongs by Kayla Davidson.

plant sprouts in a hydroponics garden

Growing in Garden Camp Day Two

We will be hosting a camp full of fun gardening activities! Learn to sprout seeds, play garden games, discover hydroponics and more.

Several hands holding basket weavings

Weaving in Nature Family Camp

Please join us for this fun two-day family camp on Friday, July 19 at 2 pm exploring the various ecological systems at Caddo Mounds and a cookout dinner. Then on Saturday, July 20, at 10 am, families experiment with various weaving practices resulting in a completed weaving project to take home. Register by calling Caddo Mounds at 936-858-3218
Friday, July 19, 2 pm until 7 pm
Saturday, July 20, 10 am until 3 pm

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Keeping Cool in the Villa

It's the most common question we receive: "aren't you hot in those clothes?" Staff will be stationed in our outdoor exhibit, the Villa de Austin, from 9am to 4pm (extreme heat permitting) to talk about it!

plant sprouts in a hydroponics garden

Growing in Garden Camp Day Three

We will be hosting a camp full of fun gardening activities! Learn to sprout seeds, play garden games, discover hydroponics and more.