189th Anniversary of the Battle of Coleto Creek
Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join the staff of Presidio La Bahia SHS and Fannin Battleground SHS at Fannin Battleground as we remember the Battle of Coleto Creek on the 189th Anniversary. Living History Demonstrations and Battlefield Tours will be features on both March 19th and March 20th. Events will take place at Fannin Battleground SHS 734 FM 2506 Fannin, TX 77960, on March 19th and 20th from 10am until 4pm both days. Throughout the day there will have living history displays, and twice each day there will have small arms firing demonstrations just ahead of the guided battlefield walking tours. Guided Battlefield Tours are $5 per person over 6 years of age. Tour Admission is only available at Fannin Battleground immediately before the tour starts.
Play Petanque with the Legation Boules Club
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Parlez-vouz Petanque? Join the Legation Boules Club members every Wednesday morning on the historic French Legation grounds!
History At Night: Gamblers, Horse Racers, and Sports of All Classes
Thursday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Please join San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site in welcoming Washington-on-the-Brazos Lead Educator Tynan Shadle to our History at Night program on Thursday, March 27th at 6pm.
Foraging San Jacinto with Dr. Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen
Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Join Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen, a renowned foraging expert from Foraging Texas, for a guided walk through the historic battleground from 9 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, March 29. Participants will learn how to identify and forage for wild edible plants in their natural habitat.
39th Annual Goliad Massacre and Living History Program
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.39th Annual Goliad Massacre and Living History Program. Saturday has presentations by historians, a Reenactment of the Battle of Coleto Creek, Camp Demonstrations, Drill and Firing Demonstrations, and an evening Candlelight Tour. Sunday has a Memorial service and a reenactment of the Goliad massacre. Tickets are $5 per person per day, children under age 6 are free. Saturday Night Candlelight Tour Timed Tickets are $5 per person.
Military Working Dogs
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Join us for our first ever program honoring the War Dogs entitled Military Working Dogs: Heroic Tails from WWII to Today. This brand new program will be held at the Pacific Combat Zone in the Hobby Courtyard from 10:00 am-2:00 pm on Saturday, March 29th. Activities will include a dog costume contest, dog obstacle course, a puppy portrait station and more.Sweet treats for humans and for dogs will be available, along with refreshments. Prizes from Dogologie and Tito's handmade vodka will be awarded to the costume contest and obstacle course winners. This is a drop-in, family friendly event. Dogs are welcome, but owners are responsible for cleaning up after them. If your dog is reactive or prefers not to be petted, please mark them with yellow (collar, bandana, leash, etc.). Free yellow bandanas will be available at the entrance for those who need one. This event will also include a book signing by RJ Nevins, author of Walking Point. Prizes provided by: Tito's Handmade Vodka Bear King Brewing Dogologie
West Texas Historic Site Fair
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Stop by for our West Texas Historic Site Fair and learn about some of the Texas Historical West Texas sites! In addition to hearing from the Bush House, you'll also hear from Fort Lancaster, Goodnight Ranch, Slaton Harvey House, and Magoffin Home. March 29th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm!
Robertson Hill Fitness
Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Dance your way into your health and wellness goals at the French Legation! Join Erica Nix in this free fitness program inspired by Dr. Joseph Robertson, one of the owners of the French Legation.
Legacy in the Making: Scanning & Oral History Recording
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Our scanning and oral history recording days are back! Do you have a passed down story to share? Do you have photographs of your ancestors in Brazoria County? Site educators will assist you in creating quality scans and recordings of your passed down stories, artifacts, pictures, and more.
Boom: Cannon Demonstration
Sunday 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.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!