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 Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is a time to honor freedom, resilience, and Black history. Celebrate Juneteenth with us through a series of events that reflect on this important moment in Texas and American history:
- June 6-7: Before Freedom Came, Barrington Living History Farm, Washington
- June 13: Reading of General Order No. 3, Levi Jordan Plantation, Brazoria
- June 13: Stories of the Enslaved, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
- June 17 & 20: Juneteenth Guided Tours, Levi Jordan Plantation, Brazoria
- June 17 & 20: Juneteenth Guided Tours, Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
- Until Labor Day: Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
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 Basket Weaving
June 13, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Learn about daily life at Mission Dolores and the hands-on skills friars used to survive, including basket weaving. Join site educator Amy for an interactive workshop where you’ll create your own round basket while exploring the history of mission life.
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 The Most Dangerous Intersection in America
June 17, 12–1 p.m.
Bring your lunch to the Magoffin Home for a lecture exploring one of the most dangerous intersections in 19th-century America. With decades of teaching and research experience, Dr. Burnham offers a compelling look at this violent chapter of history.
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The Soldier's Gamble
June 20, 1–4 p.m.
Step into Civil War–era Fort Lancaster and discover how soldiers passed the time on the Texas frontier through games of skill and chance. Visitors will learn the rules behind historic pastimes like checkers, dice, and early poker while gaining insight into daily life at the fort. Try your hand and see if luck is on your side!
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Summer Snapshot
We want to see you this summer! Visit a THC state historic site through Labor Day, snap a photo, and enter for a chance to win a prize. One photo per entry, with multiple drawings throughout the summer. Visit more sites to increase your chances.
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Other Upcoming Events
- June 10: Tia's Art Corner, Magoffin Home, El Paso
- June 10: Lift Off! Hot Air Balloon Exploration, Starr Family Home, Marshall
- June 10: Way Back Wednesday, Presidio La Bahía, Goliad
- June 10: Hard Hat Tours, Magoffin Home, El Paso
- June 11: Little Sprouts: Nature Adventures, Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
- June 13: Spinning and Weaving, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
- June 13: Flag Day, Bush Family Home, Midland
- June 13: Victorian Day of Play, Fulton Mansion, Rockport
- June 13: Ancestor Roundup: Elisha Floyd, Fanthorp Inn, Anderson
- June 16-19: Cowboy Week Summer Camp, Bush Family Home, Midland
- June 18: Kids Craft Drop In, Mission Dolores, San Augustine
- June 18: The Lost War for Texas, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
- June 18: Music at the Mansion, Fulton Mansion, Rockport
- June 18: The Murder of Detective Frank Burns and El Paso's Forgotten 1923 Drug War, Magoffin Home, El Paso
- June 19: Citizen Kreische, Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill, La Grange
- June 19: Civics and Democracy, Sam Rayburn House, Bonham
- June 20: Garden Day in the Villa: Corn, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
- June 20: Camp Bexar Cocina, Casa Navarro, San Antonio
- June 20: Kids Cooking Class, Magoffin Home, El Paso
- June 20: Catapults and Clues, Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
- Until Labor Day: Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
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