Adventures in Nature: A Caddo Mounds Creative STEM Camp
Sunday 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.During a six-day Creative STEM family experience, community partners and families will explore Caddo Mounds SHS and engage with five different ecosystems through a braided Creative STEM approach. In this braided approach, families will explore land conservation through the strands of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), the Arts, and Western-based Science. For ages 8-11. There is no Fee. This camp is offered in association with a National Science Foundation Grant and is free for families. Each Family will receive a $25 gas card for each of the 6 days they attend. Lunch and snacks are provided. Families commit to all six days of camp. May 4&5; June 1&2, 8&9 from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm.
Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House
Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.
Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House
Tuesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.
Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House
Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.
Family Garden Camp - Growing in Snake Woman’s Garden
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.During the fall growing season, Caddo Mounds State Historic Site will host a series of Family Garden programs on six Wednesday mornings. Growing Together in Snake Woman’s Garden will focus on key gardening concepts while weaving in Caddo agricultural culture. Families will learn about the connection between plants, animals, and humans as it relates to growing food, flowers, and herbs. There will be hands-on activities in the garden and opportunities to taste healthy foods, We welcome families to sign up for all 6 sessions, but each day will also be a stand-alone learning opportunity. Each camp has a $10 registration/supply fee per family. If your family plans to attend all six camps there is a $30 registration/supply fee per family for all six camps! Register by calling 936-858-3218. Camp Dates: October 2, 16 & 30; November 6 & 20; and December 4, 2024.
Old McCann Cemetery Historical Marker Dedication
Wednesday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Please join the Houston County Historical Commission as they host the marker dedication ceremony for the Old McCann Cemetery.
Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House
Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.
Archeology Touch Table
Thursday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.October is Texas Archeology Month, and this Thursday, October 17th, we invite you to get “hands on” with archeology at our touch table. Join educators inside of the San Jacinto Monument to learn about archeological tools, techniques, and much more about this exciting career choice at our archeology touch table!
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.
Third Thursday Reading Program
Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Oooooo! 👻Join us at the Bush Family Home State Historic Site on Thursday, October 16th, from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm as we host our monthly Third Thursday Reading program. One of our very own educators, Erin Frigo, will be reading the featured book: Give me Back my Bones By Kim Norman. Children in attendance will receive a free copy of the featured book and will have great fun with a follow-up activity related to the theme of the book! In this case, making a human spine out of egg cartons!💀