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These one-day road trips are designed for travelers who like a little history with their highway miles. You’ll find a thoughtfully paced route, meaningful places to stop, and ideas for stretching a simple drive into a day worth remembering.
Women’s history in Texas isn’t just found in textbooks. It’s etched into ranchlands, town squares, Capitol grounds, and the everyday places travelers still experience today. This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting women whose vision, grit, and leadership helped shape the physical and cultural landscapes of Texas, and the places where their stories live on.
Celebrate 40 years of The AgriCultural Museum & Arts Center on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Boerne City Park. Experience "The Power of the Past" with vintage cars, engines, and tractors; live blacksmithing and pioneer reenactments; and tours of the historic Big Red Barn filled with farm equipment and toys. Enjoy onsite food and beverage. Admission is free.
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Nominate a Historic Business
Since 1952, Ahr’s Flower Shop in La Coste has been brightening the greater Castroville area with beautiful blooms and heartfelt service. This family-owned and operated shop offers fresh flower arrangements and rentals for every occasion. With their motto, “We treat every occasion like it’s Ahr’s,” it’s easy to see why they’re cherished as a true Texas treasure.
More than 700 Texas businesses have been honored for their historic significance with a Texas Treasure Business Award. Nominate your longtime favorite today!
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Upcoming Regional Events
Exploring Texas regionally is a great way to plan your travel across the state or organize day trips if you are staying in one community for several days. Click here to see all regions Explore Regions | Texas Time Travel
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Tropical Trail Region
March 5–8: 47th Annual Fulton Oysterfest, Fulton
Experience everything from thrilling carnival rides and fun-filled games to refreshing drinks served in iconic mugs, unique treasures, and the adrenaline-pumping Oyster Eating Contest!
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Forts Trail Region
March 6–April 4: Grow at Clark Gardens, Weatherford
Experience this month-long spring festival blending art, nature, horticulture, and hands-on discovery.
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Plains Trail Region
March 13: Make Butter the Pioneer Way, Goodnight
In the pioneer days of the Texas Panhandle, it was often the youngest family members who churned cream into butter for cooking and baking. Now, you can experience this tradition for yourself and make your own version of pioneer butter!
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Hill Country Trail Region
March 14: Echoes of Industry, Castroville
Explore 100 years of Texas industry with historical demonstrations, hands-on activities, a site-wide scavenger hunt, and time to explore Landmark Inn's historic grounds.
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Mountain Trail Region
March 18: Built on Bones with Caleb Lara, El Paso
Discover how law, violence, and memory shaped El Paso’s early foundations in this engaging lunchtime lecture with Caleb Lara, who explores the mysterious story of Judge Gaylord J. Clarke and the city’s earliest cemetery.
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Lakes Trail Region
March 19: Goats and Gardening, Bonham
Celebrate Texas agriculture with goats, gardening demos, and family fun—plus hourly tours of the historic Rayburn House!
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Pecos Trail Region
March 26: Living History Days, Fort Stockton
This living history event showcases West Texas history with reenactors, camels, live music, chuckwagons, games, and more!
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Brazos Trail Region
March 28: Tribal Rendezvous & Stagecoach Ride, Anderson
Stop by Fanthorp Inn as they host members of ancestral tribes to share their history, culture, and ties to the land. While there, take a ride on the inn's replica stagecoach.
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Independence Trail Region
March 28–29: 40th Annual Goliad Massacre & Living History Program, Goliad
Join Presidio La Bahía for the 40th Annual Goliad Massacre Living History Program celebrating the 190th anniversary of the Goliad Massacre featuring a battle reenactment on Saturday, camp life demonstrations, and a candlelight tour on Saturday night.
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Forest Trail Region
April 4: Cajun Heritage Fest 2026, Port Arthur
Celebrate the shared heritage of Southeast Texas and Louisiana with a full day of live Cajun and zydeco music, authentic Cajun food, dancing, contests, and family activities.
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