The Bullet Revolution: Military Arms in Transition, 1852-1883
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Explore a pivotal era of transformation in military history as firearms and ammunition evolved from smoothbore muskets to more efficient, deadly, and technologically advanced weaponry. This program offers an overview of the innovations, challenges, and impacts that reshaped tactics and warfare in the mid-19th century.
Frontier Voices: Black Cowboys and Buffalo Soldiers
Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.A free program about the Black men who came to the Panhandle to take on numerous roles– whether soldier, cowboy, preacher, or all of the above, these men played an important part in taming the Texas Frontier. Let's take a deep dive into the lives of these men and how they forever changed the Texas we know and love today! Self guided house tour follows the program.
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture: From the Homestead - Recipes Past and Present from the Magoffin Home and Beyond with Joseph Longo
Wednesday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.Join local cookbook author Joseph Longo as he shares recipes from El Paso!
The Amazing Journey of Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca with Brandon Seale
Thursday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Join podcaster and researcher, Brandon Seale, in a high energy and engaging lecture on the journey of Cabeza de Vaca and his companions through El Paso and beyond!
San Felipe Teaches Teachers: A Free Teacher Workshop
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site will be hosting a teacher workshop for all of those teaching Texas history in their classroom.
History in the Air: Smelling the Pioneer Past
Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Coal, Milk, Bison Patties, and grass! Close your eyes, guess the smell, and learn about its connection to the Goodnight Ranch and Goodnight community! This FREE program will be followed by a self-guided house tour of the Goodnight home.
History at Night: Frences, Brands, and Ear Notches
Thursday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Learn the fencing laws and discover the methods of marking used by farmers and ranchers in the period with Ben Baumgartner, who has raised and worked heritage breed livestock for more than a decade at Barrington Living History Farm. Program will start at 6 pm in the Old 300 Learning Hall at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site.
Edwardian Hygiene and Health
Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Today, we have it easy with modern toilets that flush, showers that provide hot water in an instant, and antibiotics for when we get sick-- but what did Edwardian health and hygiene look like in the pioneer past, and how did it affect the community? This FREE program is open to the public and will be followed by a self-guided tour of the Goodnight Home!
Springbreak: Bison One Stop Shop
Tuesday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Join us on March 10th at 11 am for a lively, free program during Goodnight Ranch’s Spring Break! Discover how the mighty bison became the ultimate "One Stop Shop" for the Plains Indians, providing everything from food and shelter to tools and clothing. Afterward, explore the historic Goodnight Home on a self-guided tour and keep an eye out for a special appearance by our resident bison girls, direct descendants of the legendary Goodnight bison herd rescued by Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight.
Springbreak: Make Your Own Pioneer Rag
Wednesday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.It’s still a little chilly outside! Warm up at the Goodnight Ranch this Spring Break by creating your own pioneer rag rug—just like those crafted by Panhandle women during frontier days. This FREE program includes a self-guided tour of the historic Goodnight Home. Transform rags into treasures and take home a one-of-a-kind creation while learning a bit of Texas history along the way!