Exhibit Opening: A Tale of Two Artists: An Exhibit of the Works of Tia Magoffin Glasgow and Leola Warnock Freeman
Saturday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Explore the art of two El Paso artists and find out how they arrived at their careers!
Trail of Lights Extravaganza 2025
Saturday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Mission Dolores State Historic Site will be hosting a free, family-friendly evening of Holiday fun! This special annual event will see the site trail lit up with beautiful Holiday lights, Santa Claus coming to visit for the kids, hot cocoa, and much more!
Victorian Christmas Open House
Saturday 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.Goodnight House will be open to the public and beautifully dressed in Victorian Christmas Decor.
Fields of Honor: A Luminous Tribute at San Jacinto
Saturday 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.Fields of Honor: A Luminous Tribute at San Jacinto will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to commemorate the sacrifice of the over 21,500 Texans who have given their lives in armed conflict. Volunteer groups are needed to participate by placing and picking up 21,500 candles on the San Jacinto Battlefield to visually depict what President Abraham Lincoln called “the last full measure of devotion.”
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.
Guided House Tours
Sunday 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for an immersive, hour-long walking lecture through the grand Fulton Mansion, exploring its remarkable construction and the powerful partnership of George and Harriet Fulton that made it all possible. Regular Admission Applies
Join us for an immersive, hour-long walking lecture through the grand Fulton Mansion, exploring its remarkable construction and the powerful partnership of George and Harriet Fulton that made it all possible. From the innovative basement to the elegant second floor, this guided tour delves into the mansion’s 1870s engineering marvels and lavish Victorian details. Discover how the couple’s shared vision shaped one of Texas’s most iconic homes. Guests will also get a behind-the-scenes look at the current parlor restoration project, offering insight into the ongoing work of preserving this historic treasure. Ideal for those seeking a deeper historical experience. Please fill out the form on this website to reserve your spot. Call Joanne at 361.230.2301 for more information Sunday - Thursday. We limit the group to 10. Regular Admission Applies
Historic Holiday Crafts
Tuesday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Create your own historic holiday crafts inside the French Legation!
SPARK! Frontier Fun: Games of the Frontier
Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Have some historic fun on Tuesday, December 9th with classic frontier games like draughts, dominoes, faro, pick up sticks, and other merriments! Participants will also get to enjoy a special display of frontier toys courtesy of the San Jacinto Museum. SPARK! is a free program for caregivers and loved ones experiencing beginning to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss.
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.
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!