San Jacinto Family Day: Dirt Detectives
We’ve created puzzles using images of real artifacts found during archaeological excavations at the San Jacinto Battleground. See if you can put them back together, and figure out what the object is and what it was used for, just life a real archaeologist!
Hoggtoberfest
Join us for Hoggtoberfest, a celebration of German heritage in Texas. We will have food, beer, live music, games, and a vendor market. Please see our Facebook page for more information.
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.
Cycling Saturdays
The roads within the San Jacinto State Historic Site will open early for bicyclists. Travel our 7.5 miles of site roads and see the battleground where Texas was won at your own pace. No motorized vehicles will be allowed into the site during this time to promote safe bicycling.
Adventures in Nature: A Caddo Mounds Creative STEM Camp
Join us for six days of nature adventures and family fun. Adventures in Nature is a STEM camp designed for families to learn and explore together. Learn about five different ecological systems and Caddo culture while being creative.
Spinning and Weaving
Learn more about traditional spinning and weaving at a demonstration from the Bay Area Weavers and Spinners every second Saturday at the San Jacinto Museum.
Campaign Briefing: Okinawa
On April 1st, 1945, U.S. forces stormed the quiet beaches of Okinawa. On this 60-mile strip of coral rock, the final land battle between the United States and Japan played out. At stake—the defense of the Japanese homeland and the fate of the Empire.
Join us on October 12th to examine the big questions of the campaign: “why did we invade Okinawa?”, “what happened during the battle?” and “what was the result of the campaign?”.
During the presentation, the living history volunteers of Company K will engage in a battle demonstration including simulated explosives, blank-firing guns, and a real M2-2 flamethrower.
Presentations are offered at 11:00 and 2:00. This presentation is not recommended for small children, pets, or those with heart conditions.
Campaign Briefings are open to the public with admission by donation. No ticket is required, and seating is first come first serve.
Adventures in Nature: A Caddo Mounds Creative STEM Camp
During a six-day Creative STEM family experience, community partners and families will explore Caddo Mounds SHS and engage with five different ecosystems through a braided Creative STEM approach. In this braided approach, families will explore land conservation through the strands of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), the Arts, and Western-based Science. For ages 8-11.
There is no Fee. This camp is offered in association with a National Science Foundation Grant and is free for families.
Each Family will receive a $25 gas card for each of the 6 days they attend. Lunch and snacks are provided.
Families commit to all six days of camp. May 4&5; June 1&2, 8&9 from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm.
Red River War Series: Native American Storyteller
Second chance! Don't miss this opportunity to experience the art of storytelling as told by Native American storyteller Eldrena Douma.
Picture Yourself at San Jacinto
You're invited to join us by the main entrance to receive a complimentary instant photograph of yourself or your group in front of the historic monument. Learn about its rich history and explore our pop-up photography gallery showcasing visitors’ photos throughout the years!