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. Every Thursday & Saturday 1pm-4pm Free With Admission Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

Painting of woman hand sewing blue garment piece

The Skills of the Trade: Sewing by Hand

Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Experience live 1840s sewing demonstrations every Friday at Fort Martin Scott, leading up to the First Annual Frontier Fest, April 17-19. The program will evolve each week, offering hands-on opportunities for visitors to engage in the process and witness the creation of an authentic women’s ensemble. Come with your questions and curiosity!

A group of bike riders dressed in athletic clothing pedal along the road of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. The shaft of the San Jacinto Monument stands on the left side of the image.

Cycling Saturdays

Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.

The roads within the San Jacinto State Historic Site will open early for bicyclists. Travel our 7.5 miles of site roads and see the battleground where Texas was won at your own pace. No motorized vehicles will be allowed into the site during this time to promote safe bicycling.

Photo of bluebonnets in bloom in front of the Farmer's Hotel building at San Felipe de Austin

Spring Cleaning in the Villa de Austin

Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, March 8th as we get our Villa de Austin exhibit spick and span after the winter! Lend a hand or just observe!

A wooden spinning wheel with spindles and raw fiber rests on a table.

Spinning and Weaving

Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Learn more about traditional spinning and weaving at a demonstration from the Bay Area Weavers and Spinners every second Saturday at the San Jacinto Museum.

A view of the temporary location of the Magoffin Home Free Yoga class at the Pat O'Rourke Recreation Center.

Yoga

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

Free community yoga class.

Text reading "Spring Break on the Bluff" and "March 8" on a background of the Bluff with clipart images of crochet yarn and a croquet mallet and balls.

Spring Break on the Bluff: Croquet, Crochet, & Croquettes

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill for nine days of unique Spring Break activities & crafts! In today's activity, learn some crochet techniques, pick up a German recipe for croquettes, and play a game of croquet.

Photo of a fire inside a large hearth with a pot above the fire

Second Saturdays with Steve: The Art of Hearth Cooking (at Stephen F. Austin State Park)

Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Join us at the Stephen F. Austin Nature Center to learn all about how people cooked on hearths 200 years ago!