Star of the Republic Museum Events

April 2023

April 1

Girl Scout: Outdoor Art Meets Texas History

Step back in time and imagine what beautiful scenes of nature could be found during the 19th century settlement of Texas. Interpreters will help girl scouts begin the requirements of their Outdoor Art badges while they learn about the Naturalists who explored the plants and animals of Texas. Although this program will best serve Daisy, Brownie, and Junior levels, Girl Scouts of any age are...

April 8

Runaway Scrape Escape

After his victory at the Alamo, Santa Anna and his army are on their way, you must quickly decide what to take on your journey and make your way to safety with the help of your friends and family. This is the Runaway Scrape Escape, the newest program at the Star of the Republic Museum. Guests, ages 10 and up, must use teamwork and problem-solving skills to decipher puzzles and riddles to get...

April 15

Hands-on-History

Join us at the museum to try your hand at activities and skills needed by kids during the Republic era.  This month, we’ll be making Texas Wildflower inspired crafts from 11-4 or until supplies run out.  Contact Jordan Lucier for more information at 936-878-2214 x236. 

April 29

Girl Scout Texas Pioneers Badge

What was it like to be a girl in the Republic of Texas?  Join us as we present a 2-hour program specially designed for Girl Scouts to explore life as a pioneer in Texas. Once completed, girls will receive a souvenir patch. This program meets the requirements for the Junior Playing the Past badge, but leaders will have to sign off and badges will not be provided. Girl Scouts from other ages are...

May 2023

May 6

Cub Scout Day

Cub Scouts are welcome to join us at the museum for a fun morning of activities and information that will fulfill the requirements for their Texas Badge. Troop Leaders will need to sign off and the badge must be bought by the cub scouts, leaders, or family members on their own. Minimum of 10, maximum of 25; $7 per Scout includes site admission for Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site....

May 13

Runaway Scrape Escape

After his victory at the Alamo, Santa Anna and his army are on their way, you must quickly decide what to take on your journey and make your way to safety with the help of your friends and family. This is the Runaway Scrape Escape, the newest program at the Star of the Republic Museum. Guests, ages 10 and up, must use teamwork and problem-solving skills to decipher puzzles and riddles to get...

May 20

Hands-on-History

Join us at the museum to try your hand at activities and skills needed by kids during the Republic era.  This month, we’ll be making paper dolls from 11-4 or until supplies run out.  Contact Jennifer Parsely for more information at 936-878-2214 x238.