Painting of woman hand sewing blue garment piece

The Skills of the Trade: Sewing by Hand

Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Experience live 1840s sewing demonstrations every Friday at Fort Martin Scott, leading up to the First Annual Frontier Fest, April 17-19. The program will evolve each week, offering hands-on opportunities for visitors to engage in the process and witness the creation of an authentic women’s ensemble. Come with your questions and curiosity!

Visitors on the porch of the Villa de Austin hotel at San Felipe de Austin

Brick Making in the Villa

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

Join us on Saturday February 15th at Villa de Austin were you'll get learn how bricks were historically made and get the participate in the brick making process.

Flyer with information about our presidents day event

Presidents Day Event

Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For Presidents Day this year, we are hoping to have some kiddos dress up as their favorite president or first lady! We have two time slots, please sign up for just one. Those times are from 10am to noon and from 1pm to 3pm. This way, we can have at least two of the same president or first lady. However, it is first come, first serve. If your child signs up to be a president or first lady that another child in the same time slot has already signed up for, we will notify you and you will have to sign up to be another president or first lady. This should be so much fun! If you're interested, please email us at bushfamilyhome@thc.texas.gov so that we can send you the form to fill out. Or, feel free to stop by in person at our visitor center between the hours of 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

flyer announcing mock vote for delegates to attend the Texas Convention for Independence  1836 at Washington

Texas Needs Your Vote! Delegate Election Day

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

Come join us as we recreate the delegate election of 1836. Learn about the Candidates, cast your vote, and see if you chose the same way they did in 1836. Results will be shared on Social Media.

food cooking

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter (Saturday)

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

Start your experience behind the Jones Home in the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared.

Graphic with hearts and valentine cherubs

Ich Liebe Dich: Tea and Valentines at the Kreische House

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Create a Valentine's craft while enjoying tea time at the historic Kreische house.

curing hides in factory

Boots and Saddles: Leatherworking

Saturday 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

In the time before plastic, leather was used to create the items that were used on the frontier. Leather was a critical element for everyday life, and generally a renewable resource given the abundance of wildlife around the region. From the boots the soldiers wore to the saddles they sat on; leather was a necessity. Come learn about the many different uses of leather and see the process that goes into creating and preserving those items

Soldier Equipment Display

A Soldier's Life

Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Visit for a hands-on experience of Soldier's equipment from the 1800s at Fort Lancaster. Every Thursday & Saturday 1pm-4pm Free With Admission Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

food cooking

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter (Sunday)

Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Start your experience behind the Jones Home in the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared.

A knitted piece in blue yarn is being "frogged."

Brain Trust: Crochet Unraveled

Wednesday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us to learn about the "Laws of Crochet Physics!"