Three beaded cuffs

Caddo Artist Series Artist Talk: Yonavea Hawkins

Friday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Caddo scholar and artist, Yonavea Hawkins, presents an artist talk about her journey as a bead artist and the historical and cultural importance of bead art on September 20, 2024 at 6 pm. Yonavea is an enrolled member of the Caddo Nation and a lifelong artist. She creates artwork in a variety of mediums.

Farming Heritage Day is September 21!

Farming Heritage Day

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

The Sam Rayburn House welcomes visitors to its annual Farming Heritage Day, a free event which celebrates this Northeast Texas family farm of the mid-20th century with livestock exhibits, classic automobiles, antique tractors, vintage farming implements and hands-on activities.

A view of a sunflower in front of a bay

2024 Texian Navy Day

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

The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) proudly announce the celebration of the 2024 Texian Navy Day on Saturday, September 21st beginning at 10:00 AM. This annual event, established by the Texas Legislature in 2005, honors the vital contribution of the Texas Navy during the fight for Texas independence.

Picnic blanket in foreground on green grass at the French Legation State Historic Site in downtown Austin with text reading Pique Nique de Rentrée super-imposed over photo taken by Mary Margaret Kennedy.

Pique Nique de Rentrée / Back to School Community Picnic

Saturday 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Austin Accueil is hosting their annual back-to-school picnic meeting on Saturday, September 21st from 1:00 - 4:30 PM at the French Legation.

A black and white photo of the underside of the 9-pointed star that sits atop the San Jacinto monument.

History Under the Star Lecture Series: The Texas Navy and San Jacinto with Andy Hall

Saturday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

The victory of the Texian Army on the plain of San Jacinto in April 1836 was built on many factors, including the leadership of Sam Houston, the grim determination of his troops, and the vagaries of weather that brought the two armies together. But there was another factor that shaped the victory, one that wasn’t anywhere near San Jacinto that day: the officers and crews of the Texian Navy.

A shadowed image of the Stephen F. Austin State at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site with a sunset in the background

Friends of San Felipe de Austin Annual Meeting

Tuesday 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Please join us for the Friends of San Felipe de Austin Annual Meeting and launch of new season of History at Night scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th.

Tacos on a plate

Tejas Tastebuds

Tuesday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join us as we explore San Antonio’s culinary heritage by highlighting traditional dishes dating back to the 1870s. This event will feature a live taco demonstration and tasting. Advanced registration is required. For more information on this program, please contact Antonio Coffee via email at antonio.coffee@thc.texas.gov

Cover of the book "Undertold Texas" by Mike Vance

History At Night: "Undertold Texas - Our Rich Lone Star History" (Special Night!)

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please join us on a special night for the next installment of our History At Night series: "Undertold Texas - Our Rich Lone Star History" with author Mike Vance on TUESDAY, September 24th following our Friends' Annual Meeting at approximately 6:30pm.

A view of a sunflower in front of a bay

Harris County Mosquito and Vector Control Division at San Jacinto Battleground

Wednesday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

On September 25th from 9 AM to 12 PM, the Harris County Mosquito & Vector Control Division will be at the San Jacinto Monument to share important information about mosquito protection and bite prevention. Come and learn more about one of humanity's deadliest predators at the San Jacinto Battleground!

A group of re-enactors fire a cannon. A large plume of smoke emanates from the barrel

Boom: Cannon Demonstration

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Witness our trained staff demonstrate how a cannon is safely loaded and fired and experience the thrill of live cannon fire every half hour!