Selena Birthday Movie Screening

In honor of Texan icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's April 16th birthday, we're inviting fans and neighbors one and all for a screening of the 1997 classic Selena.

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Cooking in the Quarter

Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of enslaved foodways using period ingredients and methods.

Levi Jordan Plantation house

Scanning & Oral History Day

We will be conducting oral history interviews and scanning days at Levi Jordan Plantation throughout the months of February through May. We have time slots available from 10 am to 2 pm.

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San Jacinto Day Celebration

On Saturday, April 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the 2024 San Jacinto Day Celebration, presented by the San Jacinto Museum and the Texas Historical Commission, will be a day of fun, reenactments, and living history activities celebrating the 188th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

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CANCELED - Geocaching at Caddo Mounds - Trackables

Need a little adventure in your life? Mark your calendars for April 20th at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site!

First up, at 10:00 am our expert Geocacher Storm Bruner takes you on an adventure to remember - and track - with Geocaching Trackables. These small devices are designed to be shared with other Geocaches and tracked along the way. Want to know more? Come join us for the adventure.

The cost is just the price of admission. If you need more information, call the museum at 936.858.3218 Tuesday - Sunday from 8:30 - 4:30.

Let the adventures begin!

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Earth Day: Archeology and Nature

Join us at the Levi Jordan Plantation Archeology Lab to celebrate Earth Day with archeology activities and a walk in nature!

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Woodworking in the Villa

Enjoy a day of woodworking demonstrations with our favorite woodworkers!

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Make-A-Thing: Anklets

Learn how to make beautiful jewelry with our volunteer Rosy.

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Red River War Series: Native American Storyteller

"There is no greater power on this earth than story." Libba Bray
Join us to hear the stories of the Native Americans, masterfully told by award winning storyteller Eldrena Douma.

Alba Ranch Marker Dedication

Please join the Hays County Historical Commission and the Council for the Indigenous and Tejano Community as they host the marker dedication for the Alba Ranch.