A line of six men dressed in 1830s period clothing fire muskets while standing in a green field, white smoke billowing away from the barrels.

Fire!: Arms Demo

Venture to this historic battleground to experience some of the thunderous sounds of battle as San Jacinto Battleground staff demonstrate how to fire a musket and rifle, weapons both the Mexican and Texian armies utilized on the fateful day that won Texan independence.

A group of people huddle together in front of one of the cases in the San Jacinto Museum. The artifacts inside are not visible from this angle.

La Porte Free Thursdays

This summer, we're giving back to our community with free admission to the San Jacinto Museum to residents of La Porte every Thursday in June and July.  Bring proof of La Porte residency and explore our exhibits, delve into the rich history of Texas, and enjoy a day at the San Jacinto Museum.

Bush family at their third home in Midland

George H. W. Bush 100th Birthday Celebration

Come and help us celebrate George H.W. Bush 100th Birthday. There will be a cookout and a crazy sock contest. You don't have crazy socks-Don't worry.

Hands on History Summer Camp

Step back in time at our 19th-century technology day camp!

Hands on History Summer Camp

Step back in time at our 19th-century technology day camp!

A man holding a piece of paper is speaking with young girl in a room filled with old furniture. Another man carrying a baby is close to them looking at an artifact on a table.

Donuts with Dad

Join us for a FREE Father's Day celebration of Dads, Dads-to-be, and the Dads we've found (or who found us) on life's way! Enjoy donuts, milk, orange juice, and yard games as we celebrate! We'll also have a fun scavenger hunt and craft kids can do with their dads in the house.

Wooden plank with page describing Gambling, Justice, and San Felipe with images that describe each of those words for the June 15 - 16 event that goes from 10 am to 4 pm

Gambling, Justice, and San Felipe

Learn about how people lost money in San Felipe, and how the town council could do about it.

"Summer Camp. Classes and workshops for adults and kids at heart." Graphic of green and yellow squiggles..

Summer Camp Series - Knitting

Join us for the second Saturday of our summer camp programming! Learn the heritage skill of Knitting from the local legend Spike Gillespie.

A black and white photograph of a black U.S. Army soldier in 19th Century dress uniform holding a plumed dress helmet and wearing decorative cords across his chest

Emmanuel Stance: A Fort McKavett Hero

Learn about the first Buffalo Soldier to be awarded the Medal of Honor during his service at Fort McKavett!