Events

June 19 - 21, 2019, children ages 7-12 will learn how the natural environment and other things work with Madeline Sherrill, master science teacher. Students will explore the site while looking for history that supports what they learn about science. This annual event fills quickly. Reserve your spot today. To reserve and to make payment, the student’s parent/guardian must contact Madeline...

June 19 - 21, 2019, children ages 7-12 will learn how the natural environment and other things work with Madeline Sherrill, master science teacher. Students will explore the site while looking for history that supports what they learn about science. This annual event fills quickly. Reserve your spot today. To reserve and to make payment, the student’s parent/guardian must contact Madeline...

Looking to learn a new skill or take up a new hobby? Join us at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site Visitor Center on the third Thursday of the month and try something different each time! From really talented volunteers to knowledgeable staff, your instructors will lead you through a new project and inspire you. We provide all materials. Fee: $10. Call 915-533-5147 ext. 1005 to reserve your...

You are invited to an ice cream social! Come and grab some ice cream, make a float and enjoy hearing about the history of the Confederate Reunion Grounds. Feel free to walk around Site, enjoy the historic pavilion, the play ground area and visit the Gift Shop. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. 

Join us as we build miniature adobe homes. Using materials and techniques that made the Magoffin Home, kids will learn how homes were constructed before the railroad delivered brick and lumber.This class will challenge kids' spatial and mathematical skills, as well as allow them to play in the mud! Please wear sunscreen, a hat, and clothes that will get dirty. Many dates are scheduled, but...

Fort Griffin has an extensive history involving both the military fort, as well as the nearby ghost town, known as The Flat, that at one time was the largest town between Dallas and El Paso. With a place as significant as Fort Griffin was, there are countless stories to be told about military life at the fort, Indian raids, battles with Quanah Parker and the Comanche, pioneer settlers,...

Join us for interactive and hands-on fun as we learn about history, play games, and create history themed projects!

Aimed at ages 4-10.

Come out and join us for our 1st Annual “Front Porch Films” event.  While we can’t tell you the title, we can tell you that this movie won the 2019 Academy Award for Best Picture.  The gates will open at 7:30 pm with a movie start time of 8:45 pm to ensure an optimal outdoor viewing experience. This film is rated PG-13.  Please NO outside food or drink, but concessions will be available....

Join us as we build miniature adobe homes. Using materials and techniques that made the Magoffin Home, kids will learn how homes were constructed before the railroad delivered brick and lumber.This class will challenge kids' spatial and mathematical skills, as well as allow them to play in the mud! Please wear sunscreen, a hat, and clothes that will get dirty. Many dates are scheduled, but...

Want to build a better El Paso? Using the same tools our founding El Pasoans used, children will build the city from scratch through a board game they design and change. This class will use scenarios and their problem-soving skills to develop a simulated El Paso! Kids will be both indoors and outside, so make sure they are wearing sunscreen and clothing that may get dirty. Pack a sack lunch....

Join us as we build miniature adobe homes. Using materials and techniques that made the Magoffin Home, kids will learn how homes were constructed before the railroad delivered brick and lumber.This class will challenge kids' spatial and mathematical skills, as well as allow them to play in the mud! Please wear sunscreen, a hat, and clothes that will get dirty. Many dates are scheduled, but...

One of our most popular activities at the Magoffin Home, this class will teach resourcefulness and creativity. Using simple corn husks, kids will create a doll (male or female) and decorate it. Along the way, they will also learn the history and legends of the popular toy. Please dress your child in clothing suitable for arts and crafts. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Cost: $5...

Play and make crafts to celebrate the American Independence the old-fashioned way. Enjoy making new friends with a visit from the ice cream vendor, and play games like corn hole, hula hoops, hopscotch, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, marbles, and cards. Free for supervised children 12 and under.

Looking for something to do over your lunch?  Join us at the Maxey House for fun and educational discussions during our Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series.  On the first Friday of every month, speakers from and around Paris will be on site to discuss different topics related to the site's and Paris's history.  Bring your lunch and join us in discovering a side of Paris you've never seen before!...

Join us for interactive and hands-on fun as we learn about history, play games, and create history themed projects!

Aimed at ages 4-10.

Why are old recipes so strange? Join us at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site Visitor Center as we discuss this and look at the role food played in the daily lives of 19th Century El Paso. This month's recipe comes from the El Paso Cookbook published in 1898. The recipe, ingredients, and cooking supplies will be furnished. Call 533-5147 to reserve your spot. Seating is limited and these...

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Co-sponsored by the Texas Association of Museums (TAM), this one-day workshop will help museum staff learn how to collect visitor information, locate demographic research, identify overall demographic trends, and explore how to use that information to keep their museums relevant. 

Particularly appropriate for museum marketing and development staff, this...

July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Science Hour Wednesdays 9:00am - 10:00am 

On Wednesdays we do science! Bring out your scientist for some fun experiments! Each Wednesday will present a different theme. Ages 8-12. $2.00 per child

Register Now.

Co-sponsored by the Texas Association of Museums (TAM), this one-day workshop will help museum staff learn how to collect visitor information, locate demographic research, identify overall demographic trends, and explore how to use that information to keep their museums relevant. 

Particularly appropriate for museum marketing and development staff, this...

Join Max Dashu, Suppressed Histories Archives, for a night with Snake Woman. Max Dashu takes us on a visual journey through snake goddesses, ancestors, shapeshifters and medicine women around the world. We’ll see rock art from Australia, Brazil, Utah, and South Africa; seals from eastern Iran, Canaanite gold, Egyptian stelae, Aztec statues, Argentinian bronzes, Frankish ivories, and masks from...

Join us at the Maxey House on the second Saturday of each month this summer for Dog Days of Summer, where you can learn how to make various treats and toys for your pet from simple materials.  Adoptable animals will also be on site in case you are looking to find a forever friend.

Enjoy the summer night at Landmark Inn with an old fashioned weenie roast. Musicians will be serenading the visitors with traditional campfire songs. Fire, roasting sticks, and condiments will be provided by Friends of Landmark Inn. Bring your own hot dog weenies and buns. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Don't forget the insect repellent!

$4 for adults, $3 for children. Family...

Take a walk to explore the hidden world of historic sites, including an outdoor archeological investigation; hands-on museum work; and a special, behind the scenes exploration of the birthplace house. $10 per child, ages 7 through 13. Bring lunch! Registration required.  Please call 903-465-8908 to reserve a spot.

Come celebrate a historical marker for City Lake Park. For more information, please contact the city of Mesquite at corr@cityofmesquite.com.

Please join us for Storytime with Dan the Donkey at our barn Thursday mornings twice a month (first and third Thursdays) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.  We will feature a selection of children’s picture books for the enjoyment of children 3-6 years of age with their teacher, parent, or caregiver in attendance.  Seating is limited.  The event is free, and reservations are recommended.  Call our...

Get some dirt under your fingernails learning and working in the kitchen garden of Landmark Inn on Saturday, June 1 at 8:30 a.m.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring your own sunscreen, sun hat, and water.

$4 for adults, $3 for children. Family rates available.

Celebrate science-fiction like it's 1899! Join us as we discuss Victorian sci-fi over tea and put it in historical context. Give your opinion on some classic books that influenced all modern sci-fi. Please see our reading list for 2019 below. All books selections are available online for free from Gutenberg.org or librivox. This event is free.

Must call ahead to reserve your spot! Call...

July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Science Hour Wednesdays 9:00am - 10:00am 

On Wednesdays we do science! Bring out your scientist for some fun experiments! Each Wednesday will present a different theme. Ages 8-12. $2.00 per child

Fort Griffin has an extensive history involving both the military fort, as well as the nearby ghost town, known as The Flat, that at one time was the largest town between Dallas and El Paso. With a place as significant as Fort Griffin was, there are countless stories to be told about military life at the fort, Indian raids, battles with Quanah Parker and the Comanche, pioneer settlers,...

Destress and stretch with Rebecca Hendricks at our Visitor Center. If you are resolved to improve your health, then you won’t want to miss this free yoga class!
Please be on time and bring a mat. Call 915-533-5147 if you have questions about the event. FREE!

Find your zen in our museum with Maria from Now and Zen Yoga. $4 for adults, $3 for children. Free for Friends of Landmark Inn. Bring your own yoga mat.

Why are old recipes so strange? Join us at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site Visitor Center as we discuss this and look at the role food played in the daily lives of 19th Century El Paso. This month's recipe comes from the El Paso Cookbook published in 1898. The recipe, ingredients, and cooking supplies will be furnished. Call 533-5147 to reserve your spot! Seating is limited and these...

Register Now.

Co-sponsored by the Texas Association of Museums (TAM), this one-day workshop will help museum staff learn how to collect visitor information, locate demographic research, identify overall demographic trends, and explore how to use that information to keep their museums relevant. 

Particularly appropriate for museum marketing and development staff, this...

Learn about the Outreach Programs and on-site educational opportunities that the Eisenhower Birthplace has available to public school, private school, homeschool, and community college teachers. Free tours of the Birthplace for teachers at 11:30 am or 2:30 pm with valid ID.

Livingston the Lion, a stuffed animal from the late 1800s, is hosting a sleepover for your stuffed animal, doll, or action figure on the night of Friday, August 9th at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site.  Sign-in will be at the Maxey House from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. for the sleepover.  After introductions, Livingston is inviting all his new friends to stay for a story and snack beginning...

Destress and stretch with Rebecca Hendricks at our Visitor Center. If you are resolved to improve your health, then you won’t want to miss this free yoga class!
Please be on time and bring a mat. Call 915.533.5147 if you have questions about the event.

Cost of event: FREE

Join us for another summer of great music on the Fulton Mansion lawn! Bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy the beautiful sights of Aransas Bay and toe-tapping sounds of local bands. Refreshments will be available for purchase. This event is FREE of charge and family friendly! Call 361-729-0386 for more information or visit our Facebook page.

Please join us for Storytime with Dan the Donkey at our barn Thursday mornings twice a month (first and third Thursdays) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.  We will feature a selection of children’s picture books for the enjoyment of children 3-6 years of age with their teacher, parent, or caregiver in attendance.  Seating is limited.  The event is free, and reservations are recommended.  Call our...

Celebrate science-fiction like it's 1899! Join us as we discuss Victorian sci-fi over tea and put it in historical context. Give your opinion on some classic books that influenced all modern sci-fi. Please see our reading list for 2019 below. All books selections are available online for free from Gutenberg.org or librivox. This event is free.

Must call ahead to reserve your spot! Call...

Destress and stretch with Rebecca Hendricks at our Visitor Center. If you are resolved to improve your health, then you won’t want to miss this free yoga class!
Please be on time and bring a mat. Call 915-533-5147 if you have questions about the event. FREE!

Looking for something to do over your lunch?  Join us at the Maxey House for fun and educational discussions during our Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series.  On the first Friday of every month, speakers from and around Paris will be on site to discuss different topics related to the site's and Paris's history.  Bring your lunch and join us in discovering a side of Paris you've never seen before!...

Our largest event on-site every year.  We will feature tractors, livestock, and demonstrations throughout the day.

Looking for something to do over your lunch?  Join us at the Maxey House for fun and educational discussions during our Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series.  On the first Friday of every month, speakers from and around Paris will be on site to discuss different topics related to the site's and Paris's history.  Bring your lunch and join us in discovering a side of Paris you've never seen before!...

It's General Eisenhower's 129th Birthday!  Celebrate Dwight Eisenhower’s birth in Denison, Texas, with performances, military vehicles, activities, and free Birthplace House tours.

Please join us for Storytime with Dan the Donkey at our barn Thursday mornings twice a month (first and third Thursdays) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.  We will feature a selection of children’s picture books for the enjoyment of children 3-6 years of age with their teacher, parent, or caregiver in attendance.  Seating is limited.  The event is free, and reservations are recommended.  Call our...

Please join us for Storytime with Dan the Donkey at our barn Thursday mornings twice a month (first and third Thursdays) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.  We will feature a selection of children’s picture books for the enjoyment of children 3-6 years of age with their teacher, parent, or caregiver in attendance.  Seating is limited.  The event is free and reservations are recommended.  Call our...

Please join us for Storytime with Dan the Donkey at our barn Thursday mornings twice a month (first and third Thursdays) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.  We will feature a selection of children’s picture books for the enjoyment of children 3-6 years of age with their teacher, parent, or caregiver in attendance.  Seating is limited.  The event is free and reservations are recommended.  Call our...