Campaign Briefing: The Marianas
In June 1944, the United States was embroiled in savage fighting for the Marianas Islands, the last bastion of the Japanese Central Pacific Perimeter. At stake—airfields on Guam, Saipan, and Tinian that would position American bombers in range of Tokyo.
Join us on June 22nd, 80 years later, to examine the big questions of the campaign: “why did we invade the Marianas?”, “what happened during the battle?” and “what was the result of the campaign?”.
During the presentation, the living history volunteers of Company K will engage in a battle demonstration including simulated explosives, blank-firing guns, and a real M2-2 flamethrower.
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.
Boom: Cannon Demonstration
Witness our trained staff demonstrate how a cannon is safely loaded and fired and experience the thrill of live cannon fire every half hour!
Varner Day
Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Martin Varner settlement!
Painting & Tidying
Wear some old clothes and help us paint the house fence with whitewash, then head over to the barn to help clear the clutter that builds over the busy crop season!
Campaign Briefing: The Marshalls
In January 1944, Admiral Nimitz launched an ambitious strike into the center of the Japanese held Pacific. Landing on Majuro, Kwajalein, and Eniwetok, American forces began the drive through the Central Pacific. At stake—the massive Japanese Naval Base at Truk and with it, control of the seas around it.
Join us on July 6th to examine the big questions of the campaign: “why did we invade the Marshalls?”, “what happened during the battle?” and “what was the result of the campaign?”.
During the presentation, the living history volunteers of Company K will engage in a battle demonstration including simulated explosives, blank-firing guns, and a real M2-2 flamethrower.
Painting & Tidying
Wear some old clothes and help us paint the house fence with whitewash, then head over to the barn to help clear the clutter that builds over the busy crop season!
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.
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.
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!