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*September 28, 2023*
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Experience Living History in Texas [ [link removed] ]
Step back in time and experience the rich tapestry of Texas history at our upcoming living history events at Texas Historical Commission state historic sites. Immerse yourself in the past as you wander through settings of bygone eras, where interpreters breathe life into the stories of our great state. Experience upcoming living history events at Fort Griffin [ [link removed] ], Fort McKavett [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin [ [link removed] ], and Washington-on-the-Brazos [ [link removed] ]. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a curious explorer, or a family looking for an educational adventure, our living history events promise an unforgettable journey through the annals of Texas' captivating past.
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Dig into Texas History [ [link removed] ]
Each October, the Texas Historical Commission celebrates Texas Archeology Month [ [link removed] ] by helping organize and publicize events at multiple state historic sites including Kreische Brewery [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground [ [link removed] ], and Levi Jordan Plantation [ [link removed] ]. Free activity kits and educational resources are available at certain locations while supplies last. Join us for the statewide Texas Archeology Fair on Sunday, October 15 at the French Legation State Historic Site in Austin.
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Plan Your Historic Texas Road Trip This Fall [ [link removed] ]
With the weather cooling down, now is a perfect time to experience Texas history with family or a group tour. Consider planning a trip to a state historic site [ [link removed] ] using one of our historic road trip itineraries. From the Panhandle to the Coastal Bend, from ancient Indigenous sites through 20th-century politics, these destinations illuminate a wide range of Texan experiences.
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Upcoming State Historic Sites Events
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*Online*
* October 21: 20th-Century Tejano Sheep Shearers in Menard County [ [link removed] ]
* October 24: Get Your Biscuits in the Oven: The Domestic Side of Life at Starr Family Home [ [link removed] ]
*In Person:*
* September 30: Meet Pete the Chuckwagon [ [link removed] ], Goodnight Ranch, Goodnight
* September 30: Ayuntamiento Meeting [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* September 30: Day of Play [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
* October 6: Rebuilding the Fort: Living History Program [ [link removed] ], Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Fort McKavett
* October 6: Screening of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin
* October 7: Foraging with Merriwether [ [link removed] ], Caddo Mounds, Alto
* October 7: Hogg-toberfest [ [link removed] ], Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
* October 7: Texas Archeology Day [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
* October 7: Pinch Pot Make and Take [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, Sen Felipe
* October 14: San Jacinto Fall Fandango [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
* October 14: Living History Days [ [link removed] ], Fort Griffin, Albany
* October 14: Eisenhower Birthday Celebration [ [link removed] ], Eisenhower Birthplace, Denison
* October 14: Archeology Day [ [link removed] ], Kreische Brewery, La Grange
* October 14: Apple Palooza [ [link removed] ], Starr Family Home, Marshall
* October 14: Annular Solar Eclipse Watch Party [ [link removed] ], Casa Navarro, San Antonio
* October 15: Texas Archeology Month Fair [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin
* October 21: Archeology Day [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* October 28: Yoga in the Courtyard [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
* October 28: Historical Archeology Day [ [link removed] ], Levi Jordan Plantation, Brazoria
* October 28: Ghosts Along the Brazos [ [link removed] ], Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
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