A group of bike riders dressed in athletic clothing pedal along the road of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. The shaft of the San Jacinto Monument stands on the left side of the image.

Cycling Saturdays

Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.

The roads within the San Jacinto State Historic Site will open early for bicyclists. Travel our 7.5 miles of site roads and see the battleground where Texas was won at your own pace. No motorized vehicles will be allowed into the site during this time to promote safe bicycling.

A wooden spinning wheel with spindles and raw fiber rests on a table.

Spinning and Weaving

Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Learn more about traditional spinning and weaving at a demonstration from the Bay Area Weavers and Spinners every second Saturday at the San Jacinto Museum.

Woodgrain print with information about small buisness Saturday program at San Felipe de Austin on top.  The event is May 10th from 10am - 4pm and the permits will be doctor, merchant, and tavern owner at this time.

Small Buisness Saturday - Permits!

Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Just like today, businesses in San Felipe de Austin in 1830 had to get a permit to operate. On June 6, 1831, the Ayuntamiento was given the authority to enforce that every business must have a license, and we are going to put you through the paces to earn yours!

Portraits of Moritz Lowenstein and Joseph Magoffin.

New Exhibit: Early Builders of Commerce and Community Moritz Loewenstein and Judge Joseph Magoffin

Tuesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Enjoy an exhibit featuring Moritz Loewenstein and Joseph Magoffin at the Mission Valley Visitor's Center located at 9065 Alameda Ave.

San Jacinto monument and reflecting pool

SPARK! - Picture Yourself at San Jacinto

Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Take a look at some archival images of the San Jacinto Battleground throughout history and snap a few new photos for yourself at this free program for people living with memory loss conditions and their caregivers.

Portraits of Moritz Lowenstein and Joseph Magoffin.

New Exhibit: Early Builders of Commerce and Community Moritz Loewenstein and Judge Joseph Magoffin

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Enjoy an exhibit featuring Moritz Loewenstein and Joseph Magoffin at the Mission Valley Visitor's Center located at 9065 Alameda Ave.

Portraits of Moritz Lowenstein and Joseph Magoffin.

New Exhibit: Early Builders of Commerce and Community Moritz Loewenstein and Judge Joseph Magoffin

Thursday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Enjoy an exhibit featuring Moritz Loewenstein and Joseph Magoffin at the Mission Valley Visitor's Center located at 9065 Alameda Ave.

Portraits of Moritz Lowenstein and Joseph Magoffin.

New Exhibit: Early Builders of Commerce and Community Moritz Loewenstein and Judge Joseph Magoffin

Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Enjoy an exhibit featuring Moritz Loewenstein and Joseph Magoffin at the Mission Valley Visitor's Center located at 9065 Alameda Ave.

Mockingbird in front a green background

Urban Birding

Saturday 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for an author talk with Jennifer Bristol and guided birdwatching at the French Legation!

A historic postcard depicting a German Texan open air pavilion

Bluff SchuetzenFest

Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Celebrate the history of the Bluff Schuetzenverein and the legacy of Texas craft brewing with this heritage festival and beer garden fundraiser!