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. Every Thursday & Saturday 1pm-4pm Free With Admission Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

Fort Lancaster at Ozona

Crockett County History Day

Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us for Crockett County History Day! Hosted at the Ozona Chamber of Commerce, join us for a day of learning and fun. This event will not only feature live camels, but also programs and presentations with soldiers, pioneers, and more! This event has something for everyone. Join us at this FREE event from 9AM-3PM!

Camels at Fort Lancaster

Camels at Fort Lancaster

Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

HOLD YOUR HORSES...... THE CAMELS ARE COMING! Join us Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 for an unforgettable experience at Fort Lancaster! Fort Lancaster will be hosting a special event, featuring live camels of the US The US Army Camel Experiment! Learn about the fascinating role camels played in the history of the Old West and Fort Lancaster! Bring your family for a day of learning, exploration, and fun! This event will not only feature live camels, but also programs with soldiers, pioneers, and more! This is an event you won't want to miss, plan your trip to Fort Lancaster today!

Photo of a bolt of blue fabric with white leaf design

Textile Dyeing

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

Join us as we experiment with a few period dyes on some of our textile items. Dyes to be tested include indigo and cochineal. Learn about where these dyes come from, how they are processed, and the wide range of colors you can get from a single dye.

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.

period dressed band and dancers at historic inn

San Jacinto Ball

Saturday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Living history event with stagecoach rides at Fanthorp Inn in Anderson, TX

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. Every Thursday & Saturday 1pm-4pm Free With Admission Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

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!

Men sitting and playing music and shooting guns

All Work, No Play?

Saturday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us as we spend the day unraveling from all the hard duties soldiers performed during their service on the Texas frontier. Sing and hum along with musicians as they sing historic songs and play period instruments.