A bowl of fluffy and colorful 7 cups salad.

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.

The Roots of Pan Dulce - A Cinco De Mayo Celebration with Joe's Bakery

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the French Legation is partnering with iconic local bakery, Joe's Bakery, to host a history lesson on East Austin panaderías and the French connection to Mexican pan dulce through Saturday.

plowing

Plows & Petticoats- A Woman's Role

Sewing, cleaning, cooking, and childcare comprise the main elements of the “Domestic Sphere” of nineteenth century women.

plowing

Plows & Petticoats- A Woman's Role

Sewing, cleaning, cooking, and childcare comprise the main elements of the “Domestic Sphere” of nineteenth century women.

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!

bacon cooking

Cooking in the Quarter

Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of enslaved foodways using period ingredients and methods!

Jar of switchel

Roots of Refreshment Series: Switchel

Join us at the Levi Jordan Plantation for a demonstration of how to make the historic drink switchel.

cornmeal

Cooking in the Kitchen

View a cooking demonstration focusing on higher quality cuts of pork, or purchased foodstuffs, using historic recipes.

Main house at Varner Hogg Plantation

Varner Day

Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Martin Varner settlement!

bacon cooking

Cooking in the Quarter

Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of enslaved foodways using period ingredients and methods!