A Soldier's Life
Visit for a hands on experience of Soldier's equipment from the 1800s at Fort Lancaster
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm.
Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.
Pacific Valor: Seargeant Darrel Cole
The Museum’s Pacific Valor, battle demonstrations each tell the story of a specific World War II Medal of Honor recipient. This program will transport guests back to the black sands of Iwo Jima, where Seargeant Darrel Cole gave his life through an act of unfathomable heroism on the battlefield.
The battle demonstration will include simulated explosives, blank firing guns, and a real M2-2 flamethrower for an immersive experience brought to you by the living history volunteers of Company K.
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Special Hours: Open Memorial Day Monday
For the Memorial Day holiday, San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site will be OPEN from 9am to 5pm on Monday, May 27th!
Boom: Cannon Demonstration
Witness our trained staff demonstrate how a cannon is safely loaded and fired and experience the thrill of live cannon fire every half hour!
A Soldier's Life
isit for a hands on experience of Soldier's equipment from the 1800s at Fort Lancaster
Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at 1pm to 4pm.
Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.
Cows and Branding
Learn about branding and cattle in San Felipe de Austin. After you determine what your brand should be, color and cut out a cow to take home!
Before Freedom Came
Join us for a weekend of reflection on the various tasks of the enslaved on a plantation and learn more about the actual enslaved individuals we have recorded at Barrington.
Before Freedom Came
Join us for a weekend of reflection on the various tasks of the enslaved on a plantation and learn more about the actual enslaved individuals we have recorded at Barrington.
Spinning and Weaving
Learn more about traditional spinning and weaving at a demonstration from the Bay Area Weavers and Spinners every second Saturday at the San Jacinto Museum.
Sit and Stitch June - Knit in Public
Come and knit and learn a bit about the women who knit in San Felipe de Austin.