Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Optical Illusion Toys (Afternoon)
Join us on Thursday, June 20 at 2:00 pm as we start Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Optical Illusion Toys!
Generation Serve - Make Pinch Pots
Join Generation Serve to help make clay pinch pot kits for the upcoming Texas Archeology Month. Pizza provided one time only thanks to Made by Us and their Civic Season program!
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.
Red River War Series: Battle of Adobe Walls
Have you ever heard of the shot of the century? Come out to the Goodnight Ranch to learn about the circumstances surrounding the infamous shot and how the battle played out. Programs at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
Sketching Stories: Ima's Pottery, Labor & Collecting
In this all-levels drawing class, you will be guided through a life drawing of real artifacts and discover the real stories of the people who used them! In this session, learn about Ima Hogg, art collecting, and 19th century pottery factory workers.
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!
Spatulas and Storytelling Summer Camp! - Day 1
Join us for a camp of cooking demonstrations and storytelling as we explore the Levi Jordan Plantation's history. Your little one will get hands-on experience cooking while exploring the cultural importance of food, as well as being able to hear a presentation and stories by renowned folklorist, Donna Ingham, author of Tales with a Texas Twist!
Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Fingerprints (Morning)
Join us on Thursday, June 27 at 10:00 am as we continue Sam’s Summer STEAM Series! This Thursday, we will be learning about Fingerprints!