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: Undertold Texas with Mike Vance

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

Take an eclectic journey through Texas history in the shoes of lesser-known people and through forgotten events that have shaped our modern state. Mike Vance, Texas author and filmmaker, is your guide. We will explore one Texas Revolutionary hero from a different angle, learn about an oft-omitted Revolutionary leader, and hear a lost story or two from the City of Houston. Join us to experience Texas as never before!

A knitted piece in blue yarn is being "frogged."

Brain Trust: Crochet Unraveled

Wednesday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us to learn about the "Laws of Crochet Physics!"

Black and white movie poster promoting the film Old Texas

Lights, Camera, Action...Hollywood comes to the Panhandle

Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

From Old Texas 1916 to Castaway, Hollywood has come knocking in the Texas Panhandle. Come learn how the beauty of the Panhandle has been featured in film.

Image of a printed copy and handwriten copy of the "Victory or Death" letter with a magnifying glass in between the copies

History At Night: William Barrett Travis' "Victory or Death" Letter - A Deep Dive into the Revered Story

Thursday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Please join us on Thursday, February 27th at 6pm for our History at Night program you won't want to miss: William Barrett Travis' Victory or Death Letter - A Deep Dive into the Revered Story!

Loretto Catholic School for girls as viewed in the past.

Brain Trust Brown Bag Lecture - Sisters of Loretto in El Paso: Women Educators Inspiring Generations

Wednesday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

In celebration of Women's History Month, Eva Ross will talk about the women who educated generations of girls who would become leaders in many fields.

Photograph of three horses in a horse race on a dirt track

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.

Cannons fire at a reenactment of the battle of Coleto Creek in front of Presidio La Bahia.

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.

Real Places 2025 Conference

Real Places Conference 2025

Wednesday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

The next Real Places Conference will be held April 23-25, 2025, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.

Real Places 2025 Conference

Real Places Conference 2025

Thursday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

The next Real Places Conference will be held April 23-25, 2025, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.

Real Places 2025 Conference

Real Places Conference 2025

Friday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

The next Real Places Conference will be held April 23-25, 2025, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.