enlsaved homes

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.

A wooden spinning wheel with spindles and raw fiber rests on a table.

Spinning and Weaving

Learn more about traditional spinning and weaving at a demonstration from the Bay Area Weavers and Spinners every second Saturday at the San Jacinto Museum.

A line of six men dressed in 1830s period clothing fire muskets while standing in a green field, white smoke billowing away from the barrels.

Fire!: Arms Demo

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.

Hands on History Summer Camp

Step back in time at our 19th-century technology day camp!

Hands on History Summer Camp

Step back in time at our 19th-century technology day camp!

A black and white photograph of a black U.S. Army soldier in 19th Century dress uniform holding a plumed dress helmet and wearing decorative cords across his chest

Emmanuel Stance: A Fort McKavett Hero

Learn about the first Buffalo Soldier to be awarded the Medal of Honor during his service at Fort McKavett!

bacon cooking

Cooking in the Quarter

Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of enslaved foodways using period ingredients and methods!

cornmeal

Cooking in the Kitchen

View a cooking demonstration focusing on higher quality cuts of pork, or purchased foodstuffs, using historic recipes.

Badge shape with Road to Revolution graphic and date

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.


A wooden drop spindle with cotton looped through its hook. The spindle lies on its side on a yellow table

Demo Day: Drop Spindle Spinning

On June 20th, come learn about the history of textile spinning and witness a live demonstration of thread spinning on a drop spindle. Drop in any time between 11 AM and 3 PM.