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Spatulas and Storytelling Summer Camp! - Day 2

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!

Graphic design with various illustrations and text saying "Spatulas & Storytelling Summer Camp".

Spatulas and Storytelling Summer Camp! - Day 3

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!

Three different types of birds posing in their natural environments.

Bird Watching at the Battleground

From the 1,210-foot long marsh trail and boardwalk, visitors will spot coastal birds like the Red-winged Blackbird, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Mottled Duck, Osprey, and White Pelican as well as other wetland denizens such as the River Otter.

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Camp Cattalo Family Camp: Cowboys & Cattle Drives

Have you ever wanted to experience the wild west? Well, come on out to the Goodnight Ranch to learn about cowboys, bison and early life in the Texas Panhandle.

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Camp Cattalo Family Camp: Native Americans and the role of the Bison

Have you ever wanted to experience the wild west? Well, come on out to the Goodnight Ranch to learn about cowboys, bison and early life in the Texas Panhandle.

Image of a man dressed in cowboy attire standing next to a chuckwagon

Camp Cattalo Family Camp: Ranch Life

Have you ever wanted to experience the wild west? Well, come on out to the Goodnight Ranch to learn about cowboys, bison and early life in the Texas Panhandle.

A group of bike riders dressed in athletic clothing pedal along the road of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. The shaft of the San Jacinto Monument stands on the left side of the image.

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.

Traditional Thai cuisine.

Cultures of the Pacific

The National Museum of the Pacific War invites you to join us for Cultures of the Pacific. Guests 21 and up will get to experience a taste of the cultures that the American soldiers and sailors would have encountered during WWII.

Appetizers, artifacts, and animals will help guests gain a new understanding and appreciation for cultures in the Pacific. Our menu, listed below, has been carefully curated to provide culturally authentic cuisine for your enjoyment.

Food:
Dumplings (Thailand)
Chicken Satay (Indonesia)
Kimchi Fried Rice (Korea)
Tonkatsu (Japan)

Drinks:
Tea (China)
Sodas
Water

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

Summer Camp Series - Writing Your Personal History

Join us for the second Saturday of our summer camp programming! The local author and legend Spike Gillespie is teaching a writing workshop so you can grow your skill and convey your personal history.

A table with a red tablecloth has an iPad displaying numerous pictures of the San Jacinto Monument.

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!