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Make-a-Thing: Penguin Eggs & Ants On a Log

Get ready to make snacking into an art form!

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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.

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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.

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Free Admission for Dads on Father's Day

Enjoy a fun day out with the family and learn about games and gambling in the historic town of San Felipe de Austin!

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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.


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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.

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Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Optical Illusion Toys (Morning)

Join us on Thursday, June 20 at 10:00 am as we start Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Optical Illusion Toys!

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Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Optical Illusion Toys (Afternoon)

Join us on Thursday, June 20 at 2:00 pm as we start Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Optical Illusion Toys!

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Generation Serve - Make Pinch Pots

Join Generation Serve to help make clay pinch pot kits for the upcoming Texas Archeology Month. Pizza provided one time only thanks to Made by Us and their Civic Season program!

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.

Experience San Jacinto Summer Camp- June 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.