Cooking Class: "Savoury" Potato Biscuits
Join us on the first Saturday of every month to get a taste of the foods different generations of the Magoffin Family enjoyed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
History Under the Star Lecture Series: Gender and the Runaway Scrape with Linda English
The "Runaway Scrape," as it was called, denotes a particularly dire period for the Texas revolutionaries and their families. Elderly men, women, children, and enslaved persons left behind on plantations and small farms responded to the revolution by joining the retreat, essentially "running" for their lives. Drawing from my upcoming book, Running for Your Lives! Gender and the Runaway Scrape, this lecture details the period known as the Runaway Scrape through the lens of gender.
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!
Road to Revolution Summer Camp
Road to Revolution Summer Camp at San Felipe de Austin from June 18 – 21. The camp will run from 9 am to 12:30 pm Tuesday through Friday and will be $40 per child. This camp is for kids ages 9 – 13 years old.
Spatulas and Storytelling Summer Camp! - Day 1
Join us for a camp of cooking demonstrations and storytelling as we explore the Levi Jordan Plantation's history. Your little one will get hands-on experience cooking while exploring the cultural importance of food, as well as being able to hear a presentation and stories by renowned folklorist, Donna Ingham, author of Tales with a Texas Twist!