Pioneer Butter and Biscuits
Friday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Learn how to make butter the pioneer way! Come out to the Goodnight Ranch to enjoy biscuits with a side of homemade butter (that you made yourself)! Afterward, stroll through the historic Goodnight Home on a self-guided tour. This free program is sure to be unforgettable and a wonderful way to savor history!
Kids Cooking Class: Cozy Irish Potato Soup
Saturday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.Taste history as we make a recipe from 1898!
Pound Cake Through the Decades
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Take a look at recipes for pound cake spanning from the 1700s through today to spot the differences in ingredients and technique to see how baking science and tastes have evolved over time.
Sipping Through the Prairie
Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Pioneer tea on the Southern Plains of Texas tasted a bit different from the glamorous tea parlors of New York City, but it tasted just as good! Come sip your way through pioneer tea history at the Goodnight Ranch on Saturday, April 4th, at 11 am. Enjoy this FREE, public event and stay for a self-guided tour of the historic Goodnight Home!
Sipping Through the Prairie
Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Come sip your way through the Prairie!
Come sip your way through the Prairie! Would you drink Dandelion Tea? Pioneers did! They used whatever was around them to make delicious, nutritious herbal teas! Learn about these special teas and the powers they hold while trying them yourself! This program is FREE and will be followed by a self-guided tour of the Goodnight Home!
Cooking Class: Kugel
Saturday 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.Join us as we savor history through foods in El Paso!
Burning on the Brazos
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.On March 29th, 1836, the town of San Felipe de Austin was set aflame by its own citizens as a defensive tactic against the Mexican Army. In the weeks leading up to this, the town played a significant role in the war with Mexico. Learn about the chain of events that ultimately led to the town's destruction.
Kids Cooking Class: Flourless Chocolate Cake
Saturday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.Modern El Paso is a blend of many communities’ traditions and we are experiencing them one dish at a time!
Victorian Afternoon Tea Party
Saturday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Step back into the gracious rituals of a bygone era and enjoy a traditional Victorian English tea service featuring over 12 tea selections, mimosas, an enchanting professional orchestral violinist, and a touch of lawn-side leisure with croquet games beneath the oaks. Expect charming niceties, sweet conversation, and a proper afternoon worthy of the Mansion’s finest years. Seating Options Harriet’s Dining Room — Table of 10 — $1,250 (Sold as one full table; not individual seats.) Vestibule Gathering — Table of 4 — $500 VIP Reserved Seating Garden View (Elevated Porch) — $100 per seat (8 seats available) VIP Reserved Seating Bay View (Front Porch overlooking the bay) — $100 per seat (5 seats available) General Seating (Outdoor) — $80 per ticket How to Purchase Please call Joanne at 361.230.2301, or call the front desk at 361.230.5787 and ask for Joanne Soward. You are also welcome to visit us in person at the Mansion to purchase tickets with cash, check, or card. A confirmation email will be emailed to you with your confirmation and receipt. www.friendsofthefultonmansion.com Attire Garden-themed or Victorian-era attire is encouraged (but not required)—and fans are always a wise and wonderful idea should the sun choose to make an appearance. Valet Parking will be available Your invitation is attached. We do hope you’ll join us for this lovely occasion and help us bring the elegance of the Victorian afternoon back to life—one teacup at a time.
Dinner at the Mansion
Friday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Celebrate with your friends and loved ones in elegance and romance at the Fulton Mansion State Historic Site. This ticketed dinner party for 10 guests in the Mansion's historic dining room will celebrate the Fultons' 50th wedding anniversary. Savor a catered meal featuring historic foodways entrees, complemented by live music and charming parlor games. With the soft glow of candlelight and an air of timeless sophistication, this enchanting evening promises unforgettable memories, blending history, romance, and celebration in a truly remarkable setting. Call Joanne Soward at 361.230.2301 for Tickets. Pricing available soon.