man talks to group in dining room of historic building

First Person, First (Saturday) at the Fanthorp Inn

Saturday 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

First person, living history tour at the Fanthorp Inn in Anderson, TX

A young smiling child holds up an American flag paper craft

Ich Bin Ein Amerikaner

Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Continue your Fourth of July festivities at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill with a laser shooting gallery, historic games, patriotic crafts, themed tours of the grounds, and ice cream-making.

whitewash fence

Painting & Tidying (Sunday)

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

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!

Image of a basket of cotton with carding paddles

Red, White, and Blue Holiday Program: Carding Fibers

Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate 4th of July weekend with a themed program series: Red, White, and Blue at San Felipe de Austin! On Sunday, July 6th, we focus on the color white by carding fibers in the Villa de Austin.

sepia toned photo of Kenneth Anderson's grave

Kenneth Anderson Graveside Ceremony

Wednesday 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Graveside Ceremony 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.

reenactment of soldiers administering loyalty oaths to rebel soldiers

"Amnesty for All Offenses" 160th Anniversary of Fanthorp's Pardon

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

Living History event at the Fanthorp Inn in Anderson, TX

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.

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.

reenactment of soldiers administering loyalty oaths to rebel soldiers

"Amnesty for All Offenses" 160th Anniversary of Fanthorp's Pardon

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

Living History event at the Fanthorp Inn in Anderson, TX