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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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Boom: Cannon Demonstration

Sunday 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Witness our trained staff demonstrate how a cannon is safely loaded and fired and experience the thrill of live cannon fire every half hour!

Dominos and Coffee at the Fulton Mansion

Enjoy a Victorian Afternoon Playing Dominos

Sunday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Drop by at your leisure and throw some bones with your buddies or make new friends! This Victoria era pastime is still a vibrant Texas tradition and a great way to pass the time during the chilly Texas winter afternoons. Enjoy a cup of coffee from Harriet's extensive list of coffee varieties.

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San Felipe Nature Walk in the Footsteps of Stephen F. Austin

Sunday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Please join us at 2pm on Sunday, November 30th for a Nature Walk with our friends at the Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists!

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Historic Holiday Crafts

Tuesday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Create your own historic holiday crafts inside the French Legation!

Families gardening together at Caddo Mounds SHS

Family Garden Day Program - Growing Together

Wednesday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

During the fall growing season, Caddo Mounds SHS will host a series of Family Garden programs focusing on key garden concepts while weaving in Caddo culture as we learn about the connection between plants, animal and humans. Families will participate in hands-on activities in the garden and have an opportunity to taste healthy foods.

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Play Pétanque with the Legation Boules Club

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Parlez-vouz Pétanque? Join the Legation Boules Club members every Wednesday morning on the historic French Legation grounds. Beginners to experts, interested to expat, everyone is welcome to come and watch or bring their own boules and join in!

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Historic Holiday Crafts

Wednesday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Create your own historic holiday crafts inside the French Legation!

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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!

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.