Kids Activities to Experience Texas History This Summer 😁

Texas Historical Commission sent this bulletin at 05/28/2021 07:50 AM CDT

May 28, 2021

The Texas Historical Commission’s state historic sites are developing fun and engaging in-person summer camps and programs for youth to learn about history and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

Whether you are looking for easy activities or a week-long camp, our state historic sites offer many opportunities for budding historians across the state.

Kids Activities to Experience Texas History This Summer

Landmark Inn – Castroville

Madaline Sherrill Science Camp: Little Explorers - Beginning June 7

Explore the world above and below your feet. Science and history can be found along the Medina River at the Landmark Inn State Historic Site in Castroville. Master Teacher
Madaline Sherrill returns with her engaging summer camp for children ages 4 to 6.

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National Museum of the Pacific War – Fredericksburg

Video Game Design Summer Camp -
Beginning June 14

The National Museum of the Pacific War is pleased to announce its 2021 Summer Camp program to be offered June 14-July 12 for middle school students. This program is in collaboration with the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ special initiative called “Games for Change.” It will enable teens across the US to apply their comfort of using games to explore the rich resources of the nation’s museums.

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Varner-Hogg Plantation – West Columbia

Summer Pop-Ups - Beginning June 17

Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site has a truckload of fun activities and crafts ready to bring summer fun to kids at our new Summer Pop-Ups in West Columbia, Brazoria, and Sweeny. Learn to rope a calf like Hal Fields. Do laundry the old-fashioned way, and plan a dinner like chef Ike Rhodes. These and other activities will help children ages 12 and younger learn about the many people who have lived, worked, and built community. Summer Pop-Ups are free and open to the public.

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Washington-on-the-Brazos – Washington

Living History Saturday - Beginning June 19

Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Staff and volunteers, dressed in period clothing, bring to life the people and events of Old Washington and provide a unique opportunity to discover aspects of life surrounding the birth of the Texas Republic. This program includes activities for the entire family, including visiting with period-dressed militia soldiers, writing with a quill pen, and playing early Texas games.

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Eisenhower Birthplace - Denison

Lead Like Ike - June 23

Learn about the leadership qualities exemplified by Ike, while also gaining an understanding of how these qualities can be utilized in everyday life. This summer program is for children ages 10 and up. Explore more events and activities happening at Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site this summer.

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