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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.
 Photo by Erwin E. Smith Collection of the Library of Congress
Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Cowboy
Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
Saturday, June 24
Join Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site for the annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration. The event is family-friendly and free to enjoy! This year we are celebrating the legacy of the Black cowboy. There will be food, vendors, live music performances, a genealogy workshop, and cowboy demonstrations. In the afternoon, visitors can play baseball and view exhibits from Mance Lipscomb, Johnnie Swearingen, and the Black Cowboy Museum.
More Living History Events:
- June 17: "By Industry We Thrive!" a 19th-Century Trades Program, Fort McKavett
- June 17: "Bluff" Games: Gambling and Gaming in German Texan Culture, Kreische Brewery, La Grange
- June 17-18: Gentlemanly Pursuits, Barrington Plantation, Washington
- June 24: Farmers' Demonstration with Pacha Mama Bees, French Legation, Austin
- June 25: Focus Day: Okra, Peanuts, & Potatoes, Barrington Plantation, Washington
Wednesday, June 21
Join the National Museum of the Pacific War for an insider look at how the firearms in the vast collection 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:
 Fulton Mansion State Historic Site in Rockport
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.
National Museum of the Pacific War
July 10-14
Join the National Museum of the Pacific War for its inaugural Summer Institute for Teachers! This professional development program is available for educators, particularly those teaching middle- and high-school social studies, over the course of four days. This four-day professional development program provides educators an immersive opportunity to engage in expert-led workshops that explore the Pacific War and provide cross-curricular tools, lessons, and resources for teachers across varying disciplines.
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