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National First Ladies Day

Join us on Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as we celebrate the role and contributions of First Ladies in U.S. history

B-25 Bomber on display at the National Museum of the Pacific War

Wings & Wine

Join the National Museum of the Pacific War for an in-depth look at aviation in the pacific with their premier Wings & Wine event, offering a unique blend of artifact exploration and curated wine pairings.

Director of Collections, Nicole Bagley, will guide guests through a walking tour of four iconic aviation artifacts here at the Museum; the B-25 Bomber, Grumman F4F Wildcat, TBM Avenger, and Type 96 3-barrel Anti-Aircraft Gun. Each aircraft has been paired with a wine from Texas Wine Collective to enhance your appreciation of these historical marvels.

Snacks will be provided at the beginning of the tour and a specialty goody bag will be passed out at the event's conclusion.

Tickets are priced at $20, and space is limited, so secure your spot now!

Photo of bluebonnets in bloom in front of the Farmer's Hotel building at San Felipe de Austin

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

Please join us at 1pm on Sunday, April 28th for a Nature Walk with our friends at the Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists!

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Maxey House Homeschool Day

Homeschool families and groups from across north Texas are invited to Homeschool Day at the Sam Bell Maxey House on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 for educational programs from local organizations, games, and more.

Three different types of birds posing in their natural environments.

Bird Watching at the Battleground

The site will open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site, from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.

Living room in the Magoffin Home
Homemade soap wrapped in paper with twine

Soap Making Workshop ***SOLD OUT***

Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation to learn how to make your own soap, and at the end of the program, you'll leave with your own creation!

Living room in the Magoffin Home

The Roots of Pan Dulce - A Cinco De Mayo Celebration with Joe's Bakery

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the French Legation is partnering with iconic local bakery, Joe's Bakery, to host a history lesson on East Austin panaderías and the French connection to Mexican pan dulce through Saturday.

A line of six men dressed in 1830s period clothing fire muskets while standing in a green field, white smoke billowing away from the barrels.

Rifle and Musket Demo

On May 8th, venture to this historic battleground to experience some of the thunderous sounds of battle as San Jacinto Battleground staff demonstrate how to fire a musket and rifle, weapons both the Mexican and Texian armies utilized on the fateful day that won Texan independence.