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Thank you for your interest in upcoming events at state historic sites across Texas. These unique places honor Texas history and inspire an understanding of what it means to be a Texan. Forward this email to family or friends who may be interested in upcoming events or subscribe to other email newsletters from the Texas Historical Commission
Continuing Through May 25
At Texas Historical Commission state historic sites across the state, you can step back into history. Continuing through May 25, experience tours and hands-on activities that demonstrate how Texans of the past spent their daily lives. From ornate Victorian mansions to everyday inns, frontier forts to 20th-century leaders’ homes, there’s a state historic site to fit every interest. Many historic sites are near historic downtown districts, where you can dine or shop at local businesses that make their communities unique. There's still time to participate in some great Living History Week events:
- May 24: Caddo Traditions and Rivercane Webinar, Virtual
- May 24-25: Scavenger Hunt, Levi Jordan Plantation, Brazoria
- May 24-25: Scavenger Hunt, Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
- May 25: Make Pinch Pots, French Legation, Austin
- May 25: May Book Club, Mission Dolores, San Augustine
- May 25: Bison: The One Stop Shop, Goodnight Ranch, Goodnight
- May 25: Pacific Valor: Seargeant Darrel Cole, National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
- May 25: Past and Play Picnic: Marble Mania, Starr Family Home, Marshall
- May 25: Sketching Stories, Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
Monday, May 27, 11 a.m.
Join the National Museum of the Pacific War as we remember those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today. The ceremony includes a guest speaker, a wreath-laying ceremony, and more. This program is free to the public, but seating is limited. When seats are filled, standing room is available.
This Week at State Historic Sites
- May 25-27: Author's Fair, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
- May 26: Nature Walk, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
- May 29: Boom: Cannon Demonstration, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
- May 29: AtlAtl Spear Repair Day, Caddo Mounds, Alto
- May 30: Roy Rogers Riders Rules Series, Virtual
- Jun 1: Bird Watching at the Battleground, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
- Jun 1: Cooking Class: "Savoury" Potato Biscuits, Magoffin Home, El Paso
- Jun 1: Before Freedom Came, Barrington Plantation, Washington
- Jun 1: Summer Camp Series - Hand Quilting, French Legation, Austin
- Jun 1: San Jacinto Family Day, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
This summer, embark on a historic journey through time with our Youth Summer Camps at the Texas Historical Commission’s state historic sites! Immerse your young historians in a unique blend of education and adventure, where the past comes to life. Our curated camps offer hands-on experience, allowing campers to step back in time and discover the rich heritage of Texas. Select historic sites will become a classroom, fostering a deep appreciation for our state's unique history.
Shape the future of your experience at our state historic sites! Share your thoughts on the products you'd love to see, your budget expectations, and more. We're reimagining our gift shops with you in mind! Your input on products and pricing will help us build a retail program tailored to your expectations. Complete the survey for a chance to win exclusive Texas Historical Commission branded items!
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