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Casa and the Camino: Archeology Day

Saturday 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join Casa Navarro as we celebrate archeology month and examine artifacts from Jose Antonio Navarro’s ranch in Atascosa County and discuss how these artifacts were found and what they may have been used for.

Stephen Harrigan book covers promoting A Writer's Life: Stephen Harrigan Looks Back On His Fifty Year Career talk at the French Legation State Historic Site in downtown Austin in partnership with Brush Square Museum Foundation.

A Writer's Life: Stephen Harrigan Looks Back On His Fifty Year Career

Saturday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

As part of Texana at Twilight series, Brush Square Museum Foundation, in partnership with the French Legation presents A Writer's Life: Stephen Harrigan Looks Back On His Fifty Year Career.

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Picture Yourself at San Jacinto

Sunday 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

You're invited to join us by the main entrance to receive a complimentary instant photograph of yourself or your group in front of the historic monument. Learn about its rich history and explore our pop-up photography gallery showcasing visitors’ photos throughout the years!

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Learning Lounge: Educators' Library

Thursday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Entry is free to access our research and book collection onsite. Questions and conversation with our education staff is encouraged and refreshments are provided!

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Maxey After Dark: Ghost Stories

Saturday 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Join us on October at 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Sam Bell Maxey House for Maxey After Dark: Ghost Stories. It's a perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn about mysterious Victorian practices, play a few games, and, of course, hear some ghost stories.

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Ghosts Along the Brazos

Saturday 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Take an eerie stroll around the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site and listen to tales of the area’s ghostly heritage. You’ll not want to miss out on all the eerie fun! Please see our Facebook page for more information.

Celebrate Halloween at the Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site.

Halloween at the Port Isabel Lighthouse

Saturday 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

4th Annual Halloween at the Lighthouse with the Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department. Lighthouse open until 8 p.m. 6 p.m.: Trick-Or-Treat, lots of community vendors with lots of treat. History scavenger hunt with prizes and a haunted Fire Truck! 8 p.m.: Movie! Projected on the side of the Lighthouse. Vote for your favorite movie here: https://bit.ly/lhec-survey. Choose from: Hotel Transylvania ~ Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire ~ Haunted Mansion.

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Memories of Monument Hill: A Lantern-Led Theatrical Experience

Saturday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join us for a nightly theatrical stroll recounting the events of the Dawson and Mier Expeditions.

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Calaveras Poem Workshop

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

To celebrate Dia de los Muertos, Casa Navarro is having a calavera poem writing workshop on October 29th! Bring your family & friends and create calaveras about each other! This is also a fun activity for date night!

Hocus Pocus (1993 version) text superimposed over outdoor movie screening photograph of the historic French Legation in downtown Austin, TX as taken by Mary Margaret Kennedy.

Hocus Pocus Movie Screening

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join the Friends of the French Legation in the screening of the 1993 classic, Hocus Pocus! Your ticket purchase benefits the French Legation State Historic Site; ticket includes after-hours entry to the grounds and access to popcorn and candy table.