Flamethrower Image of Pacific Valor

Pacific Valor: Sergeant Raymond Eubanks

Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The National Museum of the Pacific War's Pacific Valor, battle demonstrations each tell the story of a specific World War II Medal of Honor recipient. This program will transport guests back to the Jungles of New Guinea, where Sergeant Raymond Eubanks gave his life through an act of unfathomable heroism on the battlefield. The battle demonstration will include simulated explosives, blank firing guns, and a real M2-2 flamethrower for an immersive experience brought to you by the living history volunteers of Company K. This presentation is

fall barn

Changing Seasons: Field & Home (Sunday)

Sunday 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!

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.

Graphic image of an illustrated Stephen F. Austin and an outline of the state of Texas labeled "Father of Texas"

Father of Texas - FREE Admission!

Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us for our annual Father of Texas event held this year on Saturday, November 9th!

Landmark Inn Fall Festival

Landmark Inn Fall Festival

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

Join us for the Fall Festival, featuring historical demonstrations, crafts, activities for kids, scavenger hunts, tours, and much more!

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.

A line of six men dressed in 1830s period clothing fire muskets while standing in a green field, white smoke billowing away from the barrels.

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.

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.

stagecoach in front of the Fanthorp Inn

Fanthorp Inn's Grand Reopening Ceremony

Friday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Special ceremony and stagecoach ride event at the Fanthorp Inn in Anderson, TX

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.