 Portrait of Sallie Ward Beretta courtesy Stephen F. Austin University
March is the beginning of wildflower season in Texas, as well as Women’s History Month, making it the perfect time to remember Sallie Ward Beretta.
Beretta, born in 1873, was a civic leader in San Antonio. One of her roles was as president of the San Antonio Council of Girl Scouts. She began a campaign in which Scouts collected bluebonnet seeds, which were then distributed for planting through women’s clubs around the state and nation. For this effort she was nicknamed “the Bluebonnet Lady of Texas.”
As you admire this spring’s batch of blooms, you can find more stories of remarkable Texas women with our thematic marker map:
Each season brings its own charm—and chores—at Barrington Plantation State Historic Site in Washington. Period costumed interpreters use 19th-century farming practices for planting, cultivating, harvesting, and working with livestock. During weekend programs, they share even more details about farm life.
Whether it’s learning how spring tonics helped keep families healthy, getting insight into the foodways of the plantation’s enslaved laborers, or listening to the popular tunes of the 1850s, Barrington’s “Focus Weekends” bring history into a new light. See the calendar of events:
More time to dive deep into Texas history! Starting April 1, The San Jacinto Museum of History will expand its hours to four days per week, Thursday through Sunday. Beginning on April 21—the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto—the museum will be open five days per week, Wednesday through Sunday.
Get details about visiting the museum and battleground.
We urge anyone traveling to a THC state historic site to follow Centers for Disease Control and Texas Department of State Health Services public health recommendations. Take steps to avoid the spread of COVID-19 to protect fellow visitors, agency staff, and volunteers.
Plan an upcoming trip through Texas’ heritage with our historic road trip itineraries!
From North Texas to the southern Coastal Bend—and with more itineraries on the way—there’s something for everyone. Browse these overviews for recommended historic landmarks, eateries, and accommodations:
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