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*March 8, 2024*
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Kreische Brewery State Historic Site in La Grange
Spring Break Activities at State Historic Sites [ [link removed] ]
Spring break is your chance to immerse yourself in Texas history, where the past comes alive! Several historic sites across the state are hosting educational events for the whole family, including hands-on activities, workshops, and scavenger hunts designed for both children and adults. While you're there, explore informative exhibits and interpretive panels that showcase the evolution of the Lone Star State.
Upcoming Spring Break Events:
* Mar 9: Downtown Mural Walking Tour [ [link removed] ], Casa Navarro, San Antonio
* Mar 9: Locating the Battle of Blanco Canyon [ [link removed] ], Fort Griffin, Albany
* Mar 9-17: Spring Break on the Bluff [ [link removed] ], Kreische Brewery, La Grange
* Mar 11-15: "Any Ingenious Man": Extra Duty Soldiers in the Trades [ [link removed] ], Fort McKavett
* Mar 12-15: Spring Break Shenanigans [ [link removed] ], Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch
* Mar 12-16: Spring Break Adventures! [ [link removed] ], Bush Family Home, Midland
* Mar 13-15: Seeds for Spring [ [link removed] ], Varner-Hogg, West Columbia
* Mar 13: A Spring Day with the Press [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* Mar 14: Demo Days: Tortilla Making [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
* Mar 14: Mini Museum Workshop [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
* Mar 15: Scavenger Hunt [ [link removed] ], Sabine Pass Battleground, Sabine Pass
* Mar 16: Spring Break Bash [ [link removed] ], Starr Family Home, Marshall
* Mar 16: Washington in the Runaway Scrape [ [link removed] ], Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
* Mar 16: Beasts of Burden [ [link removed] ], Barrington Plantation, Washington
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summer camp
Registration for Summer Camps Now Open [ [link removed] ]
This summer, embark on a historic journey through time with our Youth Summer Camps at the Texas Historical Commission’s state historic sites! Immerse your young historians in a unique blend of education and adventure, where the past comes to life. Our curated camps offer hands-on experience, allowing campers to step back in time and discover the rich heritage of Texas. Select historic sites will become a classroom, fostering a deep appreciation for our state's unique history.
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Join Us for San Jacinto Day Celebration [ [link removed] ]
On Saturday, April 20, the San Jacinto Day Celebration, presented by the San Jacinto Museum and the Texas Historical Commission, will be a day of living history activities celebrating the 188th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Interpreters dressed in period clothing will make the epic events of April 1836 come alive, and reenactments throughout the day will recreate the dramatic events that led to one of the most decisive and impactful military victories in the history of North America.
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Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site
Plan Your Historic Road Trip This Spring [ [link removed] ]
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.
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Register for Real Places 2024 Conference [ [link removed] ]
The Real Places conference in Austin is where ideas and inspiration for preserving Texas history are born. Presented by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission in partnership with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC, Real Places 2024 will feature over 60 sessions, workshops, and tours; five keynote presentations; more than 100 expert speakers from across Texas and the U.S.; several fun networking events; and new activities such as the short “lightning sessions.” Join us online or in person, recordings of all the great presentations will be available on-demand during and after the conference.
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