Photo of man standing in front of long table with yellow tablecloth, talking to a group of children sitting on grass; boy dressed up in a bee keeper's outfit standing next to the man

Maxey House Homeschool Day

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Homeschool families and groups from across north Texas are invited to Homeschool Day at the Sam Bell Maxey House on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 for educational programs from local organizations, games, and more.

Soldier Equipment Display

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. Every Thursday & Saturday 1pm-4pm Free With Admission Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

A man and a kid making adobe clay bricks.

Adobe Workshops at Casa Navarro

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join Casa Navarro on May 10th for an adobe workshop!

Woodgrain print with information about small buisness Saturday program at San Felipe de Austin on top.  The event is May 10th from 10am - 4pm and the permits will be doctor, merchant, and tavern owner at this time.

Small Buisness Saturday - Permits!

Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Just like today, businesses in San Felipe de Austin in 1830 had to get a permit to operate. On June 6, 1831, the Ayuntamiento was given the authority to enforce that every business must have a license, and we are going to put you through the paces to earn yours!

Soldier Equipment Display

A Soldier's Life

Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Visit for a hands-on experience of Soldier's equipment from the 1800s at Fort Lancaster. Every Thursday & Saturday 1pm-4pm Free With Admission Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

Mother standing with two girls at a large, touch screen wall

Free Admission for Moms - Mother's Day Sunday

Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Please join us on Mother's Day Sunday as we welcome all those who provide a motherly figure in a person's life to tour our museum free of charge!

Families and instructors working together on a spring day in Snake Woman's Garden. The traditional Caddo Grass House is in the background.

Family Garden Day Program - Growing Together in Snake Woman's Garden

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
During the spring 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.

During the spring 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.

Soldier Equipment Display

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. Every Thursday & Saturday 1pm-4pm Free With Admission Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

A logo for Spasslauf Fun Run with a silhouette image of a man with a flag and a woman behind him

Race to the Bluff: Spasslauf 5K Fun Run

Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

"March" to the Bluff in the Second Annual Fun Run in La Grange!

***RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 17***Gamblers, Horse Racers, & Sports of All Classes: Horse Racing in Washington

Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Experience the atmosphere of race day at Washington-on-the Brazos on Saturday May 17! Live horse racing demonstrations will take place at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Enjoy the tent tavern, Faro gamin table, and stick horse races for kids of all ages.