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Flamethrower going off over tank in battle reenactment of the pacific war.

May

25

Pacific Valor: Seargeant Darrel Cole

The Museum’s Pacific Valor, battle demonstrations each tell the story of a specific World War II Medal of Honor recipient. This program will transport guests back to the black sands of Iwo Jima, where Seargeant Darrel Cole gave his life through an act of unfathomable heroism on the battlefield.

The battle demonstration will include simulated explosives, blank firing guns, and a real M2-2 flamethrower for an immersive experience brought to you by the living history volunteers of Company K.

This presentation i

- National Museum of the Pacific War
- Living History

Two men working on a printing press inside the museum gallery

May

25

San Felipe de Austin Author's Fair

Please join us for our first Author's Fair!

May

25

Bison: The One Stop Shop

What would we do without Walmart? Come learn how the Native Americans accomplished it. Programs at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 and are included in the general admission price.

three cowboys on horses with hand-drawn illustrations

May

25

Sketching Stories: Cattle Ranching & Caretaking

In this all-levels drawing class, you will be guided through a life drawing of real artifacts and discover the real stories of the people who used them! Join us May 25th for our first session and uncover the story of cowboy and caretaker, Hal Fields!