Military History of Presidio La Bahia 1749-1861. Flags of nine different countries or causes fly in front of presidio la bahia state historic site.

Military History Timeline of Presidio La Bahia: 1749-1861.

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

Presidio La Bahia is one of the most fought over forts in the world, and we pride ourselves on being able to identify nine different flags that have flown over our walls in just over 100 years. Join living historians representing these nine countries and causes for demonstrations and displays throughout the plaza.

A man in 1830s clothing sits at a table with a game of High Card splayed out on a green mat with three children participating.

San Jacinto Fall Fandango

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

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of the 1830s at the San Jacinto Fall Fandango on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Families and friends are invited to join us as we explore civilian life on the Texas frontier and experience the joy of these historic festivities!

Building the Town of Washington: A Trades Program

Building the Town of Washington: A Trades Program

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

An Interactive trades program showing the different trades that were needed to build the town of Washington in the 1830s-50s.

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.

Building the Town of Washington: A Trades Program

Building the Town of Washington: A Trades Program

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

An Interactive trades program showing the different trades that were needed to build the town of Washington in the 1830s-50s.

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 Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm. Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

woman in veil mourns over two coffins in the Fanthorp parlor

Memento Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Practices

Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Living history event at the Fanthorp Inn in Anderson, TX

A team of men wearing period clothing fire a cannon. A large plume of smoke emerges from the barrel.

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!

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 Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm. Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

fall barn

Changing Seasons: Field & Home (Saturday)

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

Take a turn with your hand at the plow behind the oxen, pull weeds in the garden, and help us prepare for the coming winter!