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Mar. 15, noon CT
The significance and shape of the land now known as San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site has evolved over time. Prior to the battle that ended the Texas Revolution, this place was a frontier cattle ranch; in the aftermath, it was a bloody wreck. Between 1899 and the 1930s, the state acquired parcels of land for a historical park. In this online program, experts from the San Jacinto Battleground and Museum will discuss how the site has changed over the last 150 years and what developments are ahead to continue interpreting it into the future.
 Photo courtesy of Jason R. Weingart Photography
Fort McKavett
Mar. 18, 4 p.m.–midnight CT
The Spring Star Party at Fort McKavett State Historic Site is one of the premier events at our state historic sites. Members of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society will bring their telescopes out for public use. Anyone wanting to experience the night skies must arrive by 4 p.m.
More Spring Break Events:
- Mar. 10-11, 14-18: Country Living: In a Dugout, Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch, Goodnight
- Mar. 11-12: Pins & Needles, Barrington Plantation, Washington
- Mar. 11: Foraging San Jacinto, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
- Mar. 11: Runaway Scrape Escape, Star of the Republic Museum, Washington
- Mar. 11-19: Spring Break on the Bluff, Kreische Brewery, La Grange
- Mar. 13-17: Spring Break Hands-on-History, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
- Mar. 14-16: Build Your Own Terrarium, Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
- Mar. 14-18: Hands on History, Casa Navarro, San Antonio
- Mar. 15: Spring Break at Mr. Sam's Farm—Goats & Gardening, Sam Rayburn House, Bonham
Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
Mar. 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CT
Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836. Visitors can interact with the people and events of Old Washington. The Convention of 1836 was held in March, but in order to attend, delegates had to be duly elected. Choose from and learn about actual people who were candidates from the Washington municipality. After making an informed decision, cast your vote in a replica 1830s ballot box! The votes will be counted at the end of the day and the results will be shared and compared to the results of the actual election.
More Living History Events:
- Mar. 11: Fort McKavett Town Reunion. Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Fort McKavett
- Mar. 18-19: Beasts of Burden, Barrington Plantation, Washington
- Mar. 18: Campfire Tales, Fort Griffin, Albany
- Mar. 25: 37th Annual Goliad Massacre Living History Program, Presidio la Bahía, Goliad
- Mar. 25-26: Spring Tonics, Barrington Plantation, Washington
- April 1: Fire on the Brazos: The Fall of San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
Additional Events at State Historic Sites
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