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.

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Thanksgiving Crafts

Tuesday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Join us on November at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm in the Maxey House Visitors Center for free Thanksgiving crafts!

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Thanksgiving Crafts

Tuesday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us on November at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm in the Maxey House Visitors Center for free Thanksgiving crafts!

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Thanksgiving Crafts

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Join us on November at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm in the Maxey House Visitors Center for free Thanksgiving crafts!

Image of orange text saying "Free Thanksgiving Crafts!" against white background with orange, gold, and teal leaf border

Thanksgiving Crafts

Wednesday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us on November at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm in the Maxey House Visitors Center for free Thanksgiving crafts!

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.

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Maxey House Christmas Tours

Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us for Christmas tours in December at the Maxey House. It's a perfect opportunity for visitors to learn about the Maxey and Longs’ Christmas traditions through artifacts from the Maxey House Collection.

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Maxey House Christmas Tours

Tuesday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us for Christmas tours in December at the Maxey House. It's a perfect opportunity for visitors to learn about the Maxey and Longs’ Christmas traditions through artifacts from the Maxey House Collection.

Photo of two story white house with Christmas greenery and red bows decorating the front porch

Maxey House Christmas Tours

Wednesday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us for Christmas tours in December at the Maxey House. It's a perfect opportunity for visitors to learn about the Maxey and Longs’ Christmas traditions through artifacts from the Maxey House Collection.

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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.