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 Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm. Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

Flyer of Third Thursday Reading Program with a picture of the book and other 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!💀

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House

Friday 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.

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House

Saturday 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.

Three bats flying by the moon and a picture of the children's book, Stellaluna by Janell Cannon.a

Family Storytime

Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Join Martín López, Magoffin Home Educator for a free read along of Stellaluna by Janell Cannon.

Image of a Native American woman in a black dress and white shawl

Red River War Series: Native American Storyteller

Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Second chance! Don't miss this opportunity to experience the art of storytelling as told by Native American storyteller Eldrena Douma.

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A Victorian Halloween

Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween at the Fulton Mansion! This free, family event is fun for all ages!

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House

Sunday 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.

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

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.

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

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.