Chocolate making tools and cacao beans are splayed out.

Brain Trust Brown Bag Lecture: The Chemistry and Craft of Making Chocolate

Wednesday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us for a lively discussion of one family's legacy in the local history of chocolate-making.

Chocolate making tools and cacao beans are splayed out.

Workshop: The Chemistry and Craft of Making Chocolate

Wednesday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us and Cacao Coyatoc for a hands-on class of traditional methods in making chocolate!

Graphic for garden day with a wildflower background and a border of green peas down the side

Garden day in the Villa: Beans and Peas

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

It is that time again! Garden day in the villa!

A bowl of Three Sisters Salad beckons you to savor roasted corn, beans, and squash.

Kids Cooking Class: Three Sisters Salad

Saturday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us as we savor history through foods in El Paso! This month we celebrate the Native peoples of our region.

Snooti Wine Society promotional flyer for wine tasting and garden party at the French Legation State Historic Site in Austin, Texas

SNOOTI Society Garden Party & Wine Tasting

Friday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The French Legation State Historic Site is excited to host SNOOTI for a garden party and French wine tasting on July 24th. This members only event promises to be a beautiful evening

Flyer for the Landmark Inn The Three Sisters program. July 25 at 10:00 a.m. Admission includes a free guided tour of site.

The Three Sisters

Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Step into the history of the Three Sisters, corn, beans, and squash, and uncover how these powerful crops shaped the history, culture, and survival of communities across Texas and the United States. Learn why this ancient agricultural tradition remains important today.

Flyer for Camp Bexar Cocina events at Casa Navarro

Camp Bexar Cocina

Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bring history to the table this summer at Casa Navarro's Camp Bexar Cocina!

Several large scoops of Peach Ice Cream, in a bowl, are garnished with mint and fresh peaches.

Cooking Class: Peach Ice Cream

Saturday 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Help us finish our food history tour of El Paso communities with a bang: Peach Ice Cream!

A cone filled with a double scoop of peach ice cream drips in the summer sun.

Kids Cooking Class: Peach Ice Cream

Saturday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Using peaches, cream, and sugar, we will create a sweet treat that will seal the year’s food tour of El Paso’s varied and rich history!

A man and a woman in period dress cooking bread over a fire.

SPARK! Pioneer Cooking

Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Food played a vital role in the lives of the men, women, and families who lived through the Texas Revolution. In this SPARK! session, participants will explore the ingredients, recipes, and cooking tools commonly used in early Texas by examining artifacts and historical materials from the San Jacinto Museum's collections and archives. Through discussion and hands-on activities, participants will learn how meals were prepared in the 1830s and create their own spice sachet to take home. SPARK! is a free program for caregivers and loved ones experiencing beginning- to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss. SPARK! programs feature interactive experiences in a welcoming environment. Specially trained museum educators engage participants in lively discussions, artmaking, encounters with museum artifacts, and other multi-sensory activities. Registration is free and required prior to participation. All registrations must be received at least one day before the selected program. Space is limited, so register early. Call 281-479-2431. Have questions about SPARK! or need specific accommodations? Call 512-348-3154.