A promotional image featuring Stephen F. Austin and images of plants in a garden setting, advertising the Garden focused Day on May 18

A Day in the Garden

Spring is winding to a close, and it is time to spend some more time in the garden! See the progress of the seeds that were planted in March and help mitigate weeds!

Chuckwagon on the grass in front of the Goodnight Historic Home.

A Taste of Ranch Life

Fun times at the Ranch! Come explore early Panhandle activities and meet a few critters as well.

Soldier Equipment Display

A Soldier's Life

Visit for a hands on experience of Soldier's equipment from the 1800s at Fort Lancaster

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm.

Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

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

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.

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Visitors on the porch of the print shop at San Felipe de Austin

Special Hours: Open Memorial Day Monday

For the Memorial Day holiday, San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site will be OPEN from 9am to 5pm on Monday, May 27th!

A team of men wearing period clothing fire a cannon. A large plume of smoke emerges from the barrel.

Boom: Cannon Demonstration

Witness our trained staff demonstrate how a cannon is safely loaded and fired and experience the thrill of live cannon fire every half hour!

Soldier Equipment Display

A Soldier's Life

isit for a hands on experience of Soldier's equipment from the 1800s at Fort Lancaster

Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at 1pm to 4pm.

Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.

Image of paper cows with a sign post about the June 1 cattle and branding program at San Felipe de Austin State Historical Site on June 1

Cows and Branding

Learn about branding and cattle in San Felipe de Austin. After you determine what your brand should be, color and cut out a cow to take home!

enlsaved homes

Before Freedom Came

Join us for a weekend of reflection on the various tasks of the enslaved on a plantation and learn more about the actual enslaved individuals we have recorded at Barrington.

enlsaved homes

Before Freedom Came

Join us for a weekend of reflection on the various tasks of the enslaved on a plantation and learn more about the actual enslaved individuals we have recorded at Barrington.