Promotional poster with French, Texas, and US flags in background and text stating Bastille Day Celebration July 18, 2026 at the French Legation State Historic Site in Austin TX courtesy of Alliance Francaise de Austin

Bastille Celebration 2026

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Celebrate Bastille Day with Alliance Française d’Austin at the French Legation State Historic Site! Join us for a festive afternoon celebrating French culture, language, music, and community at the historic French Legation State Historic Site.

Photo of illistrated museum mural of a printing press and man named Turner, an enslaved worker in the town of San Felipe de Austin

Final Day on View: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy

Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Please join us for the final day on view of our our special exhibit, "Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy," highlighting the stories of the enslaved in San Felipe de Austin.

Graphic for Labor Day Program 2026 at San Felipe de Austin, includes an image of a printing press, with printed text behind the event details

Printing a Revolution: Declaring Independence

Monday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Texas Declaration of Independence was printed in San Felipe de Austin, and we will once again be printing it for the day. We also invite you to compare and contrast the earlier American Declaration, which has clear influence.