Photo of patriotic crafts and American flag

Red, White, and Crafty

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

Red, White, and Crafty is a hands-on summer program at the Sam Bell Maxey House where young creators explore art, tradition, and community through weekly July craft sessions inspired by history, seasonal celebrations, classic American pastimes, and America250.

Promotional poster with French, Texas, and US flags in background and text stating Bastille Day Celebration July 18, 2026 at the French Legation State Historic Site in Austin TX courtesy of Alliance Francaise de Austin

Bastille Celebration 2026

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Celebrate Bastille Day with Alliance Française d’Austin at the French Legation State Historic Site! Join us for a festive afternoon celebrating French culture, language, music, and community at the historic French Legation State Historic Site.

Photo of patriotic crafts and American flag

Red, White, and Crafty

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

Red, White, and Crafty is a hands-on summer program at the Sam Bell Maxey House where young creators explore art, tradition, and community through weekly July craft sessions inspired by history, seasonal celebrations, classic American pastimes, and America250.

Photo of patriotic crafts and American flag

Red, White, and Crafty

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

Red, White, and Crafty is a hands-on summer program at the Sam Bell Maxey House where young creators explore art, tradition, and community through weekly July craft sessions inspired by history, seasonal celebrations, classic American pastimes, and America250.

an 1938 Photo of the Fannin Monument dedication announces the August 15 2026 lecture about the Fannin Monument

Presidio Architecture Series; the Fannin Monument

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

Please join us for the continuation of our Architecture Series, this time focusing on the Fannin Monument! This event will take place inside Our Lady of Loreto Chapel at Presidio La Bahia. More details to follow!

Farming Heritage Day is September 26.

Farming Heritage Day

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

Sam Rayburn was a farmer, so each year, we celebrate Mr. Sam's love farming, farmers, and his community by inviting everyone to our site for Farming Heritage Day.