9/11 25th Anniversary Commemoration
Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Join us for a solemn event commemorating 9/11 and those affected by it on the 25th anniversary of the tragic attack. It will be open to the general public to attend as we honor people and their memories from that day.
Milky Way Photography Workshop
Friday 6 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.Basic Session Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m.; Advanced Session Saturday at 2 p.m.; Hands-On Night Shoots Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Join professional photographer Lynn Cromer and a team of passionate instructors for two days and two nights of hands-on learning, classroom sessions, and in-the-field nightscape photography.
Cycling Saturdays
Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.The roads within the San Jacinto State Historic Site will open early for bicyclists. Travel our 7.5 miles of site roads and see the battleground where Texas was won at your own pace. No motorized vehicles will be allowed into the site during this time to promote safe bicycling.
Children's Health Fair
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Join us for our Children's Health Fair on September 12, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM! This event is done during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to honor the memory of Robin Bush, who tragically passed from cancer in 1953. We have a schedule of various classes being offered by local businesses going throughout the day. No need to reserve a spot, just show up in time to participate in the class you'd like to attend! Booths will also be set up. We encourage families to come learn, have fun, and attend as many classes as possible!
Milky Way Photography Workshop
Saturday 10 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.Basic Session Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m.; Advanced Session Saturday at 2 p.m.; Hands-On Night Shoots Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Join professional photographer Lynn Cromer and a team of passionate instructors for two days and two nights of hands-on learning, classroom sessions, and in-the-field nightscape photography.
How the Starr Family Saved the Travis Diary
Saturday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Join Site Manager, Scott Whitley, as he recounts the long, sometimes tragic, journey of William Barret Travis' diary.
East Austin Historic Resource Survey Launch Party
Tuesday 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Join the Texas Historical Commission and the Austin Historic Planning Office for an evening of stories and jazz - meet your neighbors and share places that matter to you for the East Austin Historic Resource Survey.
Third Thursday Reading Program
Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Join us for our Third Thursday Reading Program on September 17, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 PM! Our featured book is The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! by Mo Willems and read by our guest reader Crystal Meza from Midland Dentistry 4 Kids. After the reading, kids will receive a free copy of the featured book and get to participate in a fun activity!
America250 Lecture: El Paso's Historic Chinese Community with Anna Fahy
Thursday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Join historian and sociologist Anna Fahy on September 17th, 2026, at the Magoffin Home Visitor Center, 1117 Magoffin Avenue, to explore the stories, challenges, and lasting legacy of Chinese Texans in El Paso.
Empresario Stephen F. Austin: A Webinar for Teachers
Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Texas history teachers are very familiar with Stephen F. Austin and the role he played in Texas history. But who was he, really? In this webinar, teachers will learn more about the man behind the "Father of Texas" title.