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.
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.
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.
San Jacinto Ball
Saturday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Living history event with stagecoach rides at Fanthorp Inn in Anderson, TX
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plows & Petticoats (Saturday)
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sewing, cleaning, cooking, and childcare comprise the main elements of the “Domestic Sphere” of nineteenth century women. Areas of responsibility change when explored from the perspective of a mother like Mrs. Jones, or an enslaved woman, like Mary, in the field.