Town Company: A game of Money and Real Estate
A unique board game program designed to entertain and teach players about the Town of Washington and its history.
Cooking in the Quarter
Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of enslaved foodways using period ingredients and methods!
Summer Camp Series - Writing Your Personal History
Join us for the second Saturday of our summer camp programming! The local author and legend Spike Gillespie is teaching a writing workshop so you can grow your skill and convey your personal history.
Make-A-Thing: Jewelry Making
Learn how to make beautiful jewelry with our volunteer Rosy.
Red River War Series: Battle of Palo Duro Canyon
The walls of Palo Duro Canyon have a majestic view but also contain stories of conflict and sorrow. Join us as we welcome Juliette Garza, Park Interpreter at Caprock Canyons State Park who will be presenting a lecture on this all-important battle.
Cooking in the Kitchen
View a cooking demonstration focusing on higher quality cuts of pork, or purchased foodstuffs, using historic recipes.
Picture Yourself at San Jacinto
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!
Notla Community Historical Marker Dedication
Please join the Ochiltree County Historical Commission and Museum of the Plains as they dedicate the historical marker for Notla Community.
Experience San Jacinto Summer Camp- July Session
The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site presents “Experience San Jacinto,” a three-day summer camp program that immerses the participant in the history before the battle, the battle itself, and its aftermath.
Summer Quarterly Meeting, July 25-26, 2024
The Texas Historical Commission will hold its quarterly commission meeting in Tyler, Texas.