Maxey House Homeschool Day
Homeschool families and groups from across north Texas are invited to Homeschool Day at the Sam Bell Maxey House on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 for educational programs from local organizations, games, and more.
Bird Watching at the Battleground
The site will open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site, from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
Bank of America: Museums on Us
Free museum admission for Bank of America cardholders.
Soap Making Workshop ***SOLD OUT***
Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation to learn how to make your own soap, and at the end of the program, you'll leave with your own creation!
Bank of America: Museums on Us
Free museum entry for Bank of America cardholders.
The Roots of Pan Dulce - A Cinco De Mayo Celebration with Joe's Bakery
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the French Legation is partnering with iconic local bakery, Joe's Bakery, to host a history lesson on East Austin panaderías and the French connection to Mexican pan dulce through Saturday.
Rifle and Musket Demo
On May 8th, 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.
Cycling Saturdays
The roads within the San Jacinto State Historic Site will open early for bicyclists. Travel our 7.5 mile route 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.
Demo Day: Candle Making
Come to the San Jacinto Monument on May 16th to see a demonstration of the candle-making process frontiersmen and women used to create light for their homes.
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!