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San Felipe Nature Walk in the Footsteps of Stephen F. Austin

Sunday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Please join us at 2pm on Sunday, October 27th for a Nature Walk with our friends at the Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists!

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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.

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Hocus Pocus Movie Screening

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join the Friends of the French Legation in the screening of the 1993 classic, Hocus Pocus! Your ticket purchase benefits the French Legation State Historic Site; ticket includes after-hours entry to the grounds and access to popcorn and candy table.

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

Wednesday 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.

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Family Garden Camp - Growing in Snake Woman’s Garden

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

During the fall growing season, Caddo Mounds State Historic Site will host a series of Family Garden programs on six Wednesday mornings. Growing Together in Snake Woman’s Garden will focus on key gardening concepts while weaving in Caddo agricultural culture. Families will learn about the connection between plants, animals, and humans as it relates to growing food, flowers, and herbs. There will be hands-on activities in the garden and opportunities to taste healthy foods, We welcome families to sign up for all 6 sessions, but each day will also be a stand-alone learning opportunity. Each camp has a $10 registration/supply fee per family. If your family plans to attend all six camps there is a $30 registration/supply fee per family for all six camps! Register by calling 936-858-3218. Camp Dates: October 2, 16 & 30; November 6 & 20; and December 4, 2024.

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Pumpkin Walk at the Bush Family Home State Historic Site

Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Come and join us for our very first pumpkin walk! Individuals, families, and businesses alike can decorate a pumpkin in order to win some fun prizes! But, before you participate, you have to fill out a form! Get one with a quick email to the Bush Family Home at bushfamilyhome@thc.texas.gov

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

Thursday 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.

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.