Campaign Briefing: Peleliu
In late 1944 as American forces eyed the route back to the Philippines, a small craggy island, Peleliu lay in the way. On the island, 11,000 Japanese troops were dug into their defenses, ready to fight to the end. At stake on this speck of black rock—the entire American operation to retake the Philippines.
Join us on August 3rd to examine the big questions of the campaign: “why did we invade Peleliu?”, “what happened during the battle?” and “what was the result of the campaign?”.
During the presentation, the living history volunteers of Company K will engage in a battle demonstration including simulated explosives, blank-firing guns, and a real M2-2 flamethrower.
Presentations are offered at 11:00 and 2:00. This presentation is not recommended for small children, pets, or those with heart conditions.
San Jacinto Family Day: Camp Life Laundry
Learn how laundry was done in the 1830s and help us clean some bandanas with an old-fashioned washtub and washboard. You might even get to take your bandana home with you once it’s dry!
Calvert Colored High School Historical Marker Dedication
Please join the Robertson County Historical Commission as they host the historical marker dedication for Calvert Colored High School.
Hard Work & Hydration
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.
Public Guided Tour: First Sunday of the Month in June, July, & August
Please join us the first Sunday of every month this summer for a public guided tour of our museum gallery beginning at 2pm!
Quill to Cover: Historic Writing and Printing Summer Camp
Our third and final summer camp this year will be called Quill to Cover: Historic Writing and Printing and will be hosted at San Felipe de Austin from July 9 - 12. The camp will run from 9 am to 12:30 pm Tuesday through Friday and will be $40 per child. This camp is for kids ages 9 – 13 years old.
Port Isabel Lighthouse Keeper's Summer Camp [8/7]
Experience the life of a modern-day Lighthouse Keeper and travel back in time nearly 500 years for stories of shipwrecks and rescues. Includes a treasure hunt!
Port Isabel Lighthouse Keeper's Summer Camp [8/8]
Experience the life of a modern-day Lighthouse Keeper and travel back in time nearly 500 years for stories of shipwrecks and rescues. Includes a treasure hunt!
The Camels are Coming!
The Texas Camel Corps is coming to Fort Martin Scott! Learn all about these noble brutes and their impact on Texas and United States military history.
Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Plastic (Morning)
Join us on Thursday, August 8 at 10:00 am as we continue Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Plastic!