History in Play: August
Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Join us at the playscape for an interactive come-and-go activity! This month's theme is Gone Fishin': River Life of the Colorado.
Birdwatching at the Battleground
Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.First Saturday of every month
The site will open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. The site is open to vehicles, but please be respectful of those enjoying the wildlife and keep noise to a minimum. Enter at the gates off Vista Road or Independence Parkway.
Printing Perfection
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join staff in our working print shop to learn just what it takes to get everything in working order!
Hard Work & Hydration
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Summer marks the busiest time for field crop work – as well as the highest temperatures! Join us in the fields for hands-on opportunities working with the crops, then cool off at the house and try a sample of “switchel” -- a historic thirst-quenching drink similar in purpose to sports drinks today. Contact us at Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Meet a Texas Revolution Reenactor
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Texas Revolution Reenactor Jerry McMahon visits Presidio La Bahia and sets up in our Museum regularly to share his wealth of historical research. Free with paid admission to the museum. Admission is: Adult $5, Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3, Children (6-17) $2, Child (5 and under) Free, Family (2 Adults & 1 Child) $8, each additional Children $1
A Morning Walk Through 1,000 Years of Memory: Guided Tour
Saturday 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.First Saturday of Every Month
Join Educator and Interpreter John Zumwalt for a reflective walk through Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, where history and landscape share their stories.
San Jacinto Family Day: Badges and Buttons
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Learn about the various types of military insignias worn by Mexicans and Texians during the battle of San Jacinto. Educators will talk about the history of accessorizing uniforms for battle, the various meanings of Texas Revolution-specific insignia designs, and the larger importance of symbolism both during and after the battle of San Jacinto. As the educators speak to visitors, they will demonstrate how to create military insignias using gold-foiled cardboard sheets and button-making machines.
History in Play: August
Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Join us at the playscape for an interactive come-and-go activity! This month's theme is Gone Fishin': River Life of the Colorado.
Cooking Class: Peach Ice Cream
Saturday 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.Help us finish our food history tour of El Paso communities with a bang: Peach Ice Cream!
Hard Work & Hydration
Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Summer marks the busiest time for field crop work – as well as the highest temperatures! Join us in the fields for hands-on opportunities working with the crops, then cool off at the house and try a sample of “switchel” -- a historic thirst-quenching drink similar in purpose to sports drinks today. Contact us at Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.