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Fort Griffin Star Party

Join us as local area astronomers come out to share their telescopes and knowledge of the night skies with you.

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Bird Watching at the Battleground

The site will open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site, from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.

Living room in the Magoffin Home

Bank of America: Museums on Us

Free museum admission for Bank of America cardholders.

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The Camel Corps at Fort Lancaster

Join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, for an unforgettable experience at Fort Lancaster!

Fort Lancaster will be hosting a special event featuring live camels with The US Camel Experiment! There will also be flintknapping occurring on site!

Learn about the fascinating role camels played in the history of the Old West and Fort Lancaster! Bring your family for a day of exploration and fun! Learn about the unique connection between camels and Fort Lancaster through engaging exhibits.

Join us at Fort Lancaster on May 4th for an adventure that blends history, education, and excitement. See you there!

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Cooking Class: 7 Cups Salad

Join us on the first Saturday of every month to get a taste of the foods different generations of the Magoffin Family enjoyed.

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Soap Making Workshop ***SOLD OUT***

Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation to learn how to make your own soap, and at the end of the program, you'll leave with your own creation!

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A Day with the Press

It is time for another Day with the Press! Come out on May 4, from 10 am to 4 pm and learn about the print shop at San Felipe de Austin. Why was the press an important tool for the colony? How did Stephen F. Austin utilize the press to his advantage?

A family standing on the left side of a white table covered with plates watch as a SJBSHS educator explains how to create butter using a shake jar. The young woman closest to the table holds her own shake jar. A wooden, period appropriate butter churn sits on the table.

San Jacinto Family Day: Butter Churning

Try your hand at churning butter using both a dash churn and a shake jar. You’ll even get to take your butter home with you!

Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker Dedication

Please join the Harris County Historical Commission as they host the marker dedication for the Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church.

CORNAPALOOZA Block Party

Get ready for a corn-tastic extravaganza and fun-filled day of corn-themed activities, live music, historic demonstrations, folklorico dancers, craft vendors and more!