Consider the Perspective
Join us for a discussion panel that gathers local leaders and grassroots organizations together to discuss the contributions of recently emancipated enslaved individuals and their descendants.
Summer Camp Series - Hand Quilting
Join us for the first of our summer camp programming! Learn the heritage skill of Hand Quilting from the local legend Spike Gillespie.
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.
Edgar T. Neal Marker Dedication
Please join the San Saba County Historical Commission and Sana Saba Lodge #612 as they dedicate the marker for Edgar T. Neal.
San Jacinto Family Day: The Threads of Revolution
Learn more about the clothes worn by the soldiers fighting in the Texas Revolution and the civilians fleeing in the Runaway Scrape and make your own Texas Revolution paper doll!
Orchard Cemetery
Please join the Fort Bend County Historical Commission as they host the marker dedication for Orchard Cemetery.
Bank of America: Museums on Us
Free tour of the Magoffin Home to Bank of America cardholders.
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.
Public Guided Tour: First Sunday of the Month in June, July, & August
Please join us the first Sunday of every month this summer for a public guided tour of our museum gallery beginning at 2pm!
La Porte Free Thursdays
This summer, we're giving back to our community with free admission to the San Jacinto Museum to residents of La Porte every Thursday in June and July. Bring proof of La Porte residency and explore our exhibits, delve into the rich history of Texas, and enjoy a day at the San Jacinto Museum.