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Lipantitlan Lectures

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

Join us as we kick off the 190th Anniversary Series of event at Presidio La Bahia SHS. The day will be filled with presentations from scholars and historians on why Fort Lipantitlan was important during the Texas War for Independence as well as the Mexican War.

Caddo Citizen and artist Chase Kahwinhut Earles cooking in a traditional Caddo cook pot in the Caddo grass house at Caddo Mounds SHS.

Caddo Culture Day

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

You are invited to Join Caddo Mounds SHS and Caddo citizens in celebration of Caddo history and contemporary culture.

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Thanksgiving Crafts

Tuesday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Join us on November 25 and 26 at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm in the Maxey House Visitors Center for free Thanksgiving crafts!

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Thanksgiving Crafts

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Join us on November 25 and 26 at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm in the Maxey House Visitors Center for free Thanksgiving crafts!

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Thanksgiving Crafts

Wednesday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us on November 25 and 26 at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm in the Maxey House Visitors Center for free Thanksgiving crafts!

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Thanksgiving Crafts

Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us on November 25 and 26 at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm in the Maxey House Visitors Center for free Thanksgiving crafts!

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French Legation Flea

Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Browse local vintage, book, and plant vendors at this free outdoor market as you enjoy the beautiful grounds of our state historic site.

The Gates of Fannin Battleground advertise the December 2025 Battlefield Tour!

Fannin Battleground Guided Battlefield Tour

Saturday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Join us on our next installment of the Guide Battlefield Tour Program on December 6th 2025! This tour departs from the picnic pavillion and will cover the history of the site as well as the Battle of Coleto Creek. Total tour time is approximatly one hour and the path will be about 1/3 mile round trip. There is a Special Tour Fee of $5 per person over the age of 6. This fee can be paid by cash or credit card at the site just before the tour starts!

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Step Back Saturdays: Holiday Cheer at the Starrs

Saturday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us at the Starr Family Home for a cozy outdoor holiday gathering with wassail, crafts, and festive cheer before the Wonderland of Lights Parade!

Trail of Lights Extravaganza 2025

Saturday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mission Dolores State Historic Site will be hosting a free, family-friendly evening of Holiday fun! This special annual event will see the site trail lit up with beautiful Holiday lights, Santa Claus coming to visit for the kids, hot cocoa, and much more!