The Texas Historical Commission preserves and operates 36 state historic sites across Texas. These unique places honor Texas history and inspire an understanding of what it means to be a Texan.

San Antonio's Casa Navarro State Historic Site Hosting First-Ever Cornapalooza Festival

Casa Navarro, San Antonio
This Sunday, June 11

Tex-Mex food is a unique aspect of South Texas culture. Staple ingredients such as corn can be traced back hundreds of years to the Indigenous groups of what are now Mexico and Texas. The importance of corn in local cuisine continues, as many tortillerias offer fresh-ground masa and tortillas. On June 11, Casa Navarro State Historic Site in San Antonio is hosting a Cornapalooza Block Party, with fun and educational activities related to corn. La Familia de la Torres will demonstrate how to make tamales, and participants will be able to take home recipes. There will be a DJ, folklorico performances, children’s activities including story time, and historical interpreters from the Alamo and Washington-on-the-Brazos.

More Living History Events:

June 10-11: Putting Up for Winter, Barrington Plantation, Washington
June 17: "By Industry We Thrive!" a 19th-Century Trades Program, Fort McKavett

Preserving the Arsenal: Behind the Scenes Webinar

Wednesday, June 21

Join the National Museum of the Pacific War for an insider look at how the firearms in the vast collection of the National Museum of the Pacific War are maintained. During this 30-minute webinar Director of Collections and Exhibits Reagan Grau and Maintenance Assistant and Lead Mechanic Aaron Verinder will take viewers through the process of cleaning a firearm and demonstrate step by step how these firearms are preserved for display and living history programs.

More Online Events:

June 15: Discover Your Roots: A Genealogy Webinar for Beginners, Starr Family Home
June 29: From Hope Chests to Museums: How Women Saved the West, Friends of the Texas Historical Commission

Fulton Mansion State Historic Site in Rockport

Plan a Historic Road Trip This Summer

Explore several of our historic road trip itineraries, featuring destinations to experience heritage and history across Texas. Discover state historic sites, outdoor attractions, and local food and lodging. Create new memories while stepping into the past. Don't forget to order your free copy of the Texas State Historic Sites Official Guide to plan your next adventure.

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More Upcoming Events

June 10: Hidden Stories, National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
June 10: Plein Air Painting Demonstration, French Legation, Austin
June 10: Cycling Saturday and Battleground Bike Tour, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
June 10: Knit in Public Day, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
June 10: Boom: Cannon Demonstration, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
June 10: Runaway Scrape Escape, Star of the Republic Museum, Washington
June 11: Fairy Garden Workshop, Starr Family Home, Marshall
June 15: Donuts with Dad, Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
June 17: A Slice of History: Women Like Ike, Eisenhower Birthplace, Denison
June 17: Historic Foodways Demonstration: Infused Oils and Vinegars, Starr Family Home, Marshall
June 17: History Under the Star: The Experience of Battle, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
June 18: Father’s Day Free Admission for Dads, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
June 18: Father's Day Free Admission for Dads, Port Isabel Lighthouse, Port Isabel