Special Event: Día de los Muertos
Friday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.Join us for a community cultural celebration!
Caddo Culture Day
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.You are invited to Join Caddo Mounds SHS and Caddo citizens in celebration of Caddo history and contemporary culture. Caddo Culture Day offers entertainment for the whole family. ****Make sure to mark that you are interested in attending this event, so that you see all updates to the event details.**** The Friends of Caddo Mounds will provide lunch for all volunteers! Want to volunteer? Please call 936-858-3218 (Tuesday-Sunday). Scheduled Activities: Welcome 10:00, Friends of Caddo Mounds President Jackie Bullard & Assistant Site Manager Rachel Galan Traditional cooking with Chase Kahwinhut Earles 11:00 AM, Grass House Caddo Stories with Kricket Rhoads-Connywerdy 1:00, location TBA Caddo artist & vendor booths, cultural demonstrations, ancestral technology activities, and more, all day Cultural Demonstrations by: Yonavea Hawkins, Jackie Bullard, others TBA Geocaching, outdoor loom, seed saving & activity backpacks, all day Food Vendor, Tacos Perez (gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian options) Cameras are permitted and lawn chairs and/or blankets are encouraged. *Event Etiquette. Never touch a Native American dancer's regalia. If you feel the need to touch, always ask permission, and be gentle and considerate. Respect the personal space of dancers as you should for anyone else. You'll find that most dancers are friendly and will answer your questions about their regalia. Admission is free, but donations to the Friends of Caddo Mounds, Inc. are appreciated. Ample parking is provided. Caddo Mounds SHS is located 6 miles west of Alto, and approximately 30 minutes from Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Jacksonville, and Crockett, Texas. Call 936-858-3218 for directions or additional information. This year, events are sponsored in part by the Nacogdoches Public Library and the Big Read.
Special Event: Día de los Muertos
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Join us for a community cultural celebration!
San Jacinto Family Day: Breadmaking
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Try making your own campfire bread, just like the Texian soldiers did 187 years ago!
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.
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.
Father of Texas - FREE Admission!
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for our annual Father of Texas event held this year on Saturday, November 9th!
Landmark Inn Fall Festival
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Join us for the Fall Festival, featuring historical demonstrations, crafts, activities for kids, scavenger hunts, tours, and much more!
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.
Fanthorp Inn's Grand Reopening Ceremony
Friday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.Special ceremony and stagecoach ride event at the Fanthorp Inn in Anderson, TX