Militia Day in the Villa
As the summer marches on, come and join the militia! Learn about how the militia functioned and why it was necessary in the time of Stephen F. Austin.
19th Century Medicine
Want to know the medicine doctors practiced on the frontier? Join Joe Berrong, a retired doctor, and Living Historian specializing in 19th century medicine will give a talk and discussion about medical practices, techniques, and medicine of the 1800s. See the antique tools of the trade and learn how they were used.
The French Legation was once home to Dr. Joseph Robertson, one of the first doctors in Austin. Many of these practices were standard to Roberson’s career. Learning about these practices offers perspective of the medical practices that were offered to Austin residents, and a unique glimpse into the history of the era.
Independence Day Historic Games
Join us on Independence Day at San Felipe de Austin for your chance to play historic games in outdoor exhibit, the Villa de Austin!
Ich bin ein Amerikaner: Independence Day on the Bluff
Celebrate Independence Day, German-Texan style! Join the sites for Independence Day-themed tours, living history, and other family activities throughout the post-Fourth-of-July weekend.
Scrumptious Saturdays: Food Preservation
Join us on Saturday, July 6th from 9am to 4pm for a look into historic food preservation methods!
Painting & Tidying
Wear some old clothes and help us paint the house fence with whitewash, then head over to the barn to help clear the clutter that builds over the busy crop season!
Varner Day
Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Martin Varner settlement!
Ich bin ein Amerikaner: Independence Day on the Bluff
Celebrate Independence Day, German-Texan style! Join the sites for Independence day-themed tours, living history, and other family activities throughout the post-Fourth-of-July weekend.
Campaign Briefing: The Marshalls
In January 1944, Admiral Nimitz launched an ambitious strike into the center of the Japanese held Pacific. Landing on Majuro, Kwajalein, and Eniwetok, American forces began the drive through the Central Pacific. At stake—the massive Japanese Naval Base at Truk and with it, control of the seas around it.
Join us on July 6th to examine the big questions of the campaign: “why did we invade the Marshalls?”, “what happened during the battle?” and “what was the result of the campaign?”.
During the presentation, the living history volunteers of Company K will engage in a battle demonstration including simulated explosives, blank-firing guns, and a real M2-2 flamethrower.
Painting & Tidying
Wear some old clothes and help us paint the house fence with whitewash, then head over to the barn to help clear the clutter that builds over the busy crop season!