Tales from the Tombstone: Candlelight Graveyard Tours
Friday 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.The San Jacinto Battleground has been a final resting place for Texans for at least 200 years. This Halloween, join us for a special candlelight tour of two of our cemeteries to illuminate the real stories of the men and women who lived, fought, and died here.
Bird Watching at the Battleground
Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.From the 1,210-foot long marsh trail and boardwalk, visitors will spot coastal birds like the Red-winged Blackbird, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Mottled Duck, Osprey, and White Pelican as well as other wetland denizens such as the River Otter.
Historic Neighborhood Tour
Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Join us on November 2 at 10:00 am or 2:00 pm for a walking tour around the neighborhood, highlighting historic homes, who lived in them, and their architectural features. It's a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts to engage in the history of Church St.
Historic Neighborhood Tour
Saturday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Join us on November 2 at 10:00 am or 2:00 pm for a walking tour around the neighborhood, highlighting historic homes, who lived in them, and their architectural features. It's a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts to engage in the history of Church St.
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.
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.
Fire!: Arms Demo
Wednesday 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.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.
Picture Yourself at San Jacinto
Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.You're invited to join us by the main entrance to receive a complimentary instant photograph of yourself or your group in front of the historic monument. Learn about its rich history and explore our pop-up photography gallery showcasing visitors’ photos throughout the years!
Demo Day: Camp Kitchen
Thursday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.On November 21st, join educators outside of the San Jacinto Monument to witness a real-life camp kitchen in action and experience the sights and smells of the frontier! Learn about rations and food preservation and find out how to eat like a Texian soldier.
Boom: Cannon Demonstration
Wednesday 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Witness our trained staff demonstrate how a cannon is safely loaded and fired and experience the thrill of live cannon fire every half hour!