Upcoming Events | Texas Historical Commission

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

Jul

20

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 group of 5 boys standing in green grass crowd around a 4-pounder cannon. The boy closest to the cannon is holding a cannon sponge and dips the head of the sponge into a bucket hanging from the cannon's barrel.

Jul

22

Experience San Jacinto Summer Camp- July Session

The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site presents “Experience San Jacinto,” a three-day summer camp program that immerses the participant in the history before the battle, the battle itself, and its aftermath.

Image of text against a white background: "Sam's Summer" in bold, black letters at the left top, "STEAM" in colorful letters with images of a lightbulb, quilt square, ooze dripping, morse code, paint splatter, and a fingerprint around it, and "Series" in bold, black letters at the bottom right

Jul

25

Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Electricity (Morning)

Join us on Thursday, July 25 at 10:00 am as we continue Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Electricity!

Jul

25

Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Electricity (Afternoon)

Join us on Thursday, July 25 at 2:00 pm as we continue Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Electricity!

Jul

27

Summer Camp Series - The Art of Flower Arranging

Join us for the fourth Saturday of our summer camp programming! Learn the art of flower arranging. Add layer of depth to your understanding of floral artistry. Flower arranging is a time-honored craft that combines natural beauty, creativity, and cultural significance. In our Flower Arranging Class, you'll immerse yourself in the world of blossoms and greens, learning to create stunning floral arrangements that reflect your personal style. This class brings together the beauty of nature, the elegance of art, and the language of flowers.

Image of two bison bulls facing each other

Jul

27

Bison: The One Stop Shop

What would we do without Walmart? Come learn how the Native Americans accomplished it. Programs at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 and are included in the general admission price.