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Independence Day Historic Games

Join us on Independence Day at San Felipe de Austin for your chance to play historic games in outdoor exhibit, the Villa de Austin!

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Independence Day Guided Tour at 10am

Join us on Independence Day at 10am for a guided tour of our indoor museum gallery!

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Independence Day Guided Tour at 2pm

Join us on Independence Day at 2pm for a guided tour of our indoor museum gallery!

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Varner Day

Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Martin Varner settlement!

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Fulshear 1824 Festival at San Felipe de Austin

We are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Fulshear family getting their land grant! There will be fun, games, history, and hands on activities for the whole family! Come and join us on July 13th for a jam packed day of fun!

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Bastille Day Handmade History

It's gonna be a hot one out there this Bastille Day! Bring your kiddos and learn about the history of Bastille Day while crafting some fans with us at the French Legation.

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Bastille Day Concert

Pack a picnic and bring a chair for this year's Bastille Day celebration featuring live music on the shaded lawn of the historic house!

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Gillespie County Fair Parade

Experience history in motion! Join Fort Martin Scott State Historic Site staff and the Texas Camel Corps as they escort camels in the Gillespie County Fair Parade on August 25th at 10 a.m.

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"Settling Austin's Colony" Temporary Exhibit Closing Reception

Please join us for our closing reception of our latest temporary exhibit, "Settling Austin's Colony: An Empresario Shapes Texas."

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Hoggtoberfest

Join us for Hoggtoberfest, a celebration of German heritage in Texas. We will have food, beer, live music, games, and a vendor market. Please see our Facebook page for more information.