Title: San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment Location: San Jacinto Battleground SHSLink out: Click hereDescription: See living history encampments and re-enactors in period costume, demonstrations of weapons, activities for children and more. At 3:00 PM, a reenactment of the famous 1836 battle which won Texas’ Independence from Mexico will be fought. Cannon and musket fire will fill the air…
Title: Spring Migration Birding Tour Location: Matagorda Island WMA Link out: Click hereDescription: With it’s seclusion, Matagorda Island is a great place for birding. Staff will take you to the various birding sites via truck and trailer. The island is only accessible by boat and there is no state-provided transportation to or from the island. All visitor access is by…
Title: True Texas WomenLocation: Washington-on-the-Brazos SHS-Barrington Living History Farm Link out: Click hereDescription: The saga of the daily lives of nineteenth century Texas women unfolds at the farm during this event. Experience how these brave women overcame struggles and celebrated the happy times through stories in their own words and try your hand at the various skills that women and…