History & Culture
October 2018
Oct
16
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History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
17
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of October, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Oct
18
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of October, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Oct
18
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
18
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Oct
19
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of October, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Oct
19
End Date
Palo Duro Canyon History Day
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Buffalo Soldiers, Frontier Army, Fun Activities and interactive stories
Oct
19
End Date
Battleship Ranger Walks - Officer's Country
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join our ship interpreter, Park Ranger Mark, on a one-hour thematic tour of Battleship TEXAS with opportunities to go off the public tour route.
Oct
19
End Date
Battleship Junior Ranger Walks - LEAVE NO TRACE
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join our ship interpreter, Park Ranger Mark, for fun, educational programs geared to young visitors ages 6-12.
Oct
19
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Oct
19
End Date
Primitive Fire
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Learn how to make fire as our ancestors once did.
Oct
20
End Date
Interpretive Fair Day 1
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Come on out to Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site's Annual Interpretive Fair weekend!
Oct
20
End Date
October Hard Hat Tour Aboard the Battleship Texas
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Unique behind the scenes tour
Oct
20
End Date
Spooky Times Under the Pines!
Bastrop State Park
Come celebrate with us for some fun, family friendly, Halloween activities in the Lost Pines Complex at Buescher and Bastrop State Parks!
Oct
20
End Date
Foraging in the Forest with Brandy McDaniels
Mission Tejas State Park
From fighting hunger to finding medicine, the Pineywoods can provide!
Oct
20
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Stephen F. Austin State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (OPEN)
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park are included with each reservation! Click for a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop.
Oct
20
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of October, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Oct
20
End Date
Living History Saturdays at Independence Hall
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Try your hand at writing with a quill pen and sign a copy of the Texas Declaration of Independence. This program will feature: A Hands on Introduction to Land Surveying. Texas Archeology Month, hands-on artifact table.
Oct
20
End Date
History Day 2018
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
History comes alive at Palo Duro Canyon State Park! Experience the past with costumed living historians and hands-on activities. Celebrate the people, places, and events that make us who we are today! A sampling of the events for the day include:
- Traditional dancing with the Comanche Nation Youth Dancers at 12:00pm and 2:00pm
- Live cannon fire demonstrations every hour on the hour
- The Texas Parks & Wildlife Buffalo Soldiers
- Flint Knapping
- Living historians representing prehistoric and historic Native American life
- Living historians representing soldiers and plainsmen
- Pottery making in various styles
- Historic craftsmen like blacksmiths, wheelwrights, and textile makers
- Live music
- Plus much, much more!
Oct
20
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19th Century Medicine
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
At a time when medicine was more art than science, what would a visit to the doctor be like?
Oct
20
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300 million year old fossils!
Oct
20
End Date
Naturalists Then and Now
Bastrop State Park
Hike the trails in Bastrop State Park as a Texas Master Naturalist leads you back in time for a spell.
Oct
20
End Date
1830s Touch Table: Hold History in the Palm of Your Hand
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
Stop by our touch table to play with 19th century toys, see weapons from the Texas Revolution, learn how to make a bullet and more!
Oct
20
End Date
Prehistoric Projectiles - Atlatl Show and Throw
Mission Tejas State Park
…because show and tell just won’t cut it when the targets are out!
Oct
20
End Date
Battleground Bike Ride
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
Come stretch your legs and honor the memory of the Texas Revolution by taking a guided bicycle tour around the battleground.
Oct
20
End Date
Tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn about the Spanish mission system and the daily life at Mission Espiritu Santo.
Oct
20
End Date
Ghosts of the Past
Buescher State Park
Join our Friends of the Lost Pines volunteer, as he guides you through the history of how our park was built!
Oct
20
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Oct
20
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Marooned Beneath Moonlight, Moonviewing and the Caddo Creation Myth
Mission Tejas State Park
Admire the moon and stars in your park’s dark sky, and learn about their connection to the Caddo story of creation...
Oct
21
End Date
Tin Mine Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the El Paso Tin Mines, the remains of a mining operation from the early 1900s. Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 566-6441.
Oct
21
End Date
Intepretive Fair Day 2
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Come on out to Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site's Annual Interpretive Fair weekend!
Oct
21
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of October, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Oct
21
End Date
Primitive Skills - Intro to Stone Tools
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us to learn about the different stone tools that made people's lives easier thousands of years ago.
Oct
21
End Date
19th Century Medicine
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Before becoming president, Anson Jones made his fortune as a doctor. At a time where medicine was more art than science, what would a visit to the doctor be like?
Oct
21
End Date
Battleground Bike Ride
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
Come stretch your legs and honor the memory of the Texas Revolution by taking a guided bicycle tour around the battleground.
Oct
21
End Date
Tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn about the Spanish mission system and the daily life at Mission Espiritu Santo.
Oct
21
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Oct
23
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
24
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of October, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Oct
25
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of October, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Oct
25
End Date
Battleship Ranger Walks - Officer's Country
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join our ship interpreter, Park Ranger Mark, on a one-hour thematic tour of Battleship TEXAS with opportunities to go off the public tour route.
Oct
25
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
25
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Oct
26
End Date
Fort Belknap Living History Days
Newcastle, TX - Fort Belknap
Buffalo Soldiers, Frontier Army, Fun Activities and interactive stories. Family friendly, Educational.
Oct
26
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of October, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Oct
26
End Date
Battleship Ranger Walks - Officer's Country
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join our ship interpreter, Park Ranger Mark, on a one-hour thematic tour of Battleship TEXAS with opportunities to go off the public tour route.
Oct
26
End Date
Battleship Junior Ranger Walks - LEAVE NO TRACE
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join our ship interpreter, Park Ranger Mark, for fun, educational programs geared to young visitors ages 6-12.
Oct
26
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Oct
26
End Date
Primitive Fire - History in Action
Mission Tejas State Park
Don’t know how easy you have it? Come watch how hard we used to!
Oct
26
End Date
Ghost of the Ancients at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Listen if you will to hawks cry as they fly lazy circles above the cliffs. Footsteps echo faintly behind you on the path. As shadows lengthen and deepen, you feel yourself drawn into prehistoric caves and cliff spaces that whisper about ancient lands revered for millennia. Gaze upon the marks left by man on the rock over the past 8000 years.
Oct
27
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of October, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Oct
27
End Date
Harvest Fest
Mother Neff State Park
Join the Mother Neff State Park and friends for a day of fun in the park.
Oct
27
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Oct
27
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1830s Touch Table: Hold History in the Palm of Your Hand
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
Stop by our touch table to play with 19th century toys, see weapons from the Texas Revolution, learn how to make a bullet and more!
Oct
27
End Date
Driving Tours of San Jacinto Battleground
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
Explore the Birthplace of Texas on a ranger-led driving tour of the Battle of San Jacinto. Join us at the top of each hour for a ranger-led tour tour of the battlefield in the park van.
Oct
27
End Date
Tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn about the Spanish mission system and the daily life at Mission Espiritu Santo.
Oct
27
End Date
Gone To Texas: Settling Austin's Colony in Mexican Texas
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy a trip through Texas history where we will discuss Austin's Colony and how the people of Texas carried on with their lives and the operations of running the colony in the 1800s.
Oct
27
End Date
Ghosts of the Past
Lake Brownwood State Park
Celebrating 84th anniversary of the park and fall with family activities, history programs, and a trunk or treat. Activities to include archery, games, stories, historical presentations, and campfire stories.
Oct
27
End Date
NAVY DAY 1945
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Bring your creativity and join our ship staff for an afternoon of art aboard Battleship TEXAS!
Oct
27
End Date
Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Could you survive and thrive on this short humorous hike?
Oct
27
End Date
Atlatl - Before the Bow and Arrow
McKinney Falls State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl!
Oct
27
End Date
Storytelling Down In The Hollow
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Listen to stories, cowboy poetry and folklore in a beautiful setting.”
Oct
28
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of October, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Oct
28
End Date
Sowing Seeds
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come help us sow and rake in our Winter Wheat and hope for a bountiful harvest!
Oct
28
End Date
Atlatl - Before the Bow and Arrow
McKinney Falls State Park
Try your hand at ancient spear throwing.
Oct
28
End Date
Tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn about the Spanish mission system and the daily life at Mission Espiritu Santo.
Oct
28
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Oct
30
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
30
End Date
All Hallow's Eve Hike!
Inks Lake State Park
Every place has a past... find out about the people of bygone days on the Spring Valley Nature Trail.
Oct
31
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of October, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
November 2018
Nov
1
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
1
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Nov
2
End Date
Battle For Fort Richardson
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Step back in time with re-enactors as they perform continuous living history demonstrations.
Nov
2
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
2
End Date
First Friday Ranger Walk
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join Park Ranger Mark aboard Battleship TEXAS for a one-hour thematic tour of the ship, including to some areas not on the normal public tour route.
Nov
3
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 11/03/2018
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Nov
3
End Date
Permian Period Tracks Hike
San Angelo State Park
Join a park ranger for a hike to San Angelo State Park's Permian period tracks and learn about the tracks.
Nov
3
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
3
End Date
Legends and Foklore of Texas Plants
Buescher State Park
Join us at Buescher State Park for a guided hike with a Texas Master Naturalist and listen to stories and tales of the past!
Nov
3
End Date
Lytle Public Library Living History Fair
Lytle, TX - Lytle Public Library
Step into the past with the buffalo soldiers. Lytle Public Library, Living History, Buffalo Soldiers, Frontier Texas
Nov
3
End Date
Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival
Austin, TX - Travis County Exposition Center
Join us at this family-friendly event celebrating the traditions and heritage of Native American Culture.
Nov
3
End Date
Cooking at the Quarters
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
For the enslaved at Barrington, this typically meant cooking their ration of cured pork and cornmeal over an open fire, supplemented with seasonal vegetables from their garden.
Nov
3
End Date
First Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
Nov
4
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
4
End Date
Cooking at the Quarters
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal for the enslaved using period ingredients and methods!
Nov
6
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Nov
7
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
8
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
8
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Nov
9
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
10
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
10
End Date
Holiday Foods at Home
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
The Jones family hosted visitors and enjoyed a varied diet full of exotic treats to mark the season.
Nov
10
End Date
Rio! Rio!
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
For centuries people have been settling along the San Antonio River, from native hunters and gatherers to European immigrants. Come see how they lived and changed the surrounding area at this exciting event!
Nov
11
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
11
End Date
Holiday Foods at Home
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Like you, the Jones family hosted visitors and enjoyed a varied diet full of exotic treats to mark the season.
Nov
11
End Date
Nov
13
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Nov
14
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
15
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
15
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Nov
16
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
17
End Date
November Hard Hat Tour Aboard the TEXAS
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Unique behind the scenes tour
Nov
17
End Date
On the Trail with the Buffalo Soldiers
Huntsville State Park
Buffalo Soldiers, Frontier Army, Fun Activities and interactive stories. Family Friendly, Kid Friendly. Educational, weekend fun
Nov
17
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
17
End Date
Naturalists Then and Now
Bastrop State Park
Hike the trails in Bastrop State Park as a Texas Master Naturalist leads you back in time for a spell.
Nov
17
End Date
Living History Saturdays at Independence Hall
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Try your hand at writing with a quill pen and sign a copy of the Texas Declaration of Independence. This program will feature: Quill pen writing, flint/steel fire-starting.
Nov
17
End Date
Turning Up & Going Fallow
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come see our strong oxen at work and try your hand at walking behind a plow!
Nov
17
End Date
Harvest Hike!
Inks Lake State Park
Discover past medicinal plants and the bountiful harvest that nature provided for prehistoric peoples, Native Americans, and early settlers of Texas!
Nov
17
End Date
Third Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
Nov
18
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
18
End Date
Turning Up & Going Fallow
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come see our strong oxen at work and try your hand at walking behind a plow!
Nov
21
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
22
End Date
Heritage Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Join a park ranger on a guided hike to discover the past, present, and future of Hill Country State Natural Area!
Nov
22
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
23
End Date
Prospect Mine Hike - 8:30 a.m.
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines. Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 566-6441.
Nov
23
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
23
End Date
Heritage Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Join a park ranger on a guided hike to discover the past, present, and future of Hill Country State Natural Area!
Nov
24
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
24
End Date
Legends and Foklore of Texas Plants
Buescher State Park
Join us at Buescher State Park for a guided hike with a Texas Master Naturalist and listen to stories and tales of the past!
Nov
24
End Date
Gone To Texas: Settling Austin's Colony in Mexican Texas
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy a trip through Texas history where we will discuss Austin's Colony and how the people of Texas carried on with their lives and the operations of running the colony in the 1800s.
Nov
24
End Date
Nov
25
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
28
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
29
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Nov
30
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of November, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
December 2018
Dec
1
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Guided Hike 12/01/2018
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Dec
1
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
1
End Date
Cooking at the Quarters
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal for the enslaved using period ingredients and methods!
Dec
1
End Date
Dec
1
End Date
First Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
Dec
1
End Date
Christmas at the Ranch
South Llano River State Park
Celebrate Christmas with us at Mr. Buck's historic ranch home as we decorate trees, take pictures with Santa, some Christmas tunes on the front porch, hot chocolate, and more!
Dec
1
End Date
Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
1
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
2
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
2
End Date
Cooking at the Quarters
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal for the enslaved using period ingredients and methods!
Dec
2
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
3
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
4
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
5
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
5
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
6
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
6
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
7
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
7
End Date
First Friday Ranger Walk
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join Park Ranger Mark aboard Battleship TEXAS for a one-hour thematic tour of the ship, including to some areas not on the normal public tour route.
Dec
7
End Date
Nature Wonderland Hike
Tyler State Park
Dec
7
End Date
Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
7
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
8
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
8
End Date
Legends and Foklore of Texas Plants
Buescher State Park
Join us at Buescher State Park for a guided hike with a Texas Master Naturalist and listen to stories and tales of the past!
Dec
8
End Date
Battleship TEXAS Presents “Yuletide TEXAS”
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Christmas at the Battleship TEXAS
Dec
8
End Date
Nature Wonderland Hike
Tyler State Park
Dec
8
End Date
Ghosts of Christmas Past
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
1870's Christmas
Dec
8
End Date
Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
8
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
9
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
9
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
10
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
11
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
12
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
12
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
13
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
13
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
13
End Date
The Sky is Falling! Geminids Meteor Shower
Inks Lake State Park
Watch the biggest meteor shower of the year and learn how humans looked up to survive.
Dec
14
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
14
End Date
Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
14
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
15
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
15
End Date
Naturalists Then and Now
Bastrop State Park
Hike the trails in Bastrop State Park as a Texas Master Naturalist leads you back in time for a spell.
Dec
15
End Date
Staying Warm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Staying warm on the farm is a special challenge during the cold and damp days of winter.
Dec
15
End Date
Third Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
Dec
15
End Date
Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
15
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
16
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
16
End Date
Staying Warm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Staying warm on the farm is a special challenge during the cold and damp days of winter.
Dec
16
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
17
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
18
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
19
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
19
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
20
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
20
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
21
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
21
End Date
Dec
21
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
22
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
22
End Date
Horse High, Bull Strong and Hog Tight
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
With the main crop fields empty, now is the time to repair and restack fencing around the farm.
Dec
22
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
22
End Date
Holiday at the Lake
Lake Brownwood State Park
Celebrate the Christmas season at the park in the historic Group Recreation Hall. Make historic toys, enjoy refreshments, listen to Ranger talk, and meet Santa.
Dec
23
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
23
End Date
Horse High, Bull Strong and Hog Tight
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
With the main crop fields empty, now is the time to repair and restack fencing around the farm.
Dec
23
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
24
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
25
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
26
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
26
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
27
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
27
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
28
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
28
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
29
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
29
End Date
A Stitch in Time
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Learn some simple stitches and help us with an ongoing 1850's job- mending.
Dec
29
End Date
Gone To Texas: Settling Austin's Colony in Mexican Texas
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy a trip through Texas history where we will discuss Austin's Colony and how the people of Texas carried on with their lives and the operations of running the colony in the 1800s.
Dec
29
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
30
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter Pictograph Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
PARK CLOSURE DECEMBER 3rd THROUGH DECEMBER 7th, SCHEDULED PUBLIC HUNTS (gates will open at 2pm DECEMBER 7th)
For the month of December the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Dec
30
End Date
A Stitch in Time
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Learn some simple stitches and help us with an ongoing 1850's job- mending.
Dec
30
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
31
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
January 2019
Jan
1
End Date
Jan
4
End Date
First Friday Ranger Walk
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join Park Ranger Mark aboard Battleship TEXAS for a one-hour thematic tour of the ship, including to some areas not on the normal public tour route.
Jan
5
End Date
First Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
Jan
5
End Date
Heritage Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Join a park ranger on a guided hike to discover the past, present, and future of Hill Country State Natural Area!
Jan
6
End Date
Cooking at the Quarters at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal for the enslaved using period ingredients and methods!
Jan
12
End Date
Butchering & Curing at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Butchering livestock was a very necessary way of life in the mid-19th century.
Jan
13
End Date
Butchering & Curing at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Butchering livestock was a very necessary way of life in the mid-19th century.
Jan
19
End Date
Morning Ablutions
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
What’s your morning routine look like?
Jan
19
End Date
Third Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
Jan
20
End Date
Morning Ablutions
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
What’s your morning routine look like?
Jan
26
End Date
Parlor Games & Music at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
What games do you play on a rainy day?
Jan
27
End Date
Parlor Games & Music at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
What games do you play on a rainy day?
February 2019
Feb
1
End Date
First Friday Ranger Walk
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join Park Ranger Mark aboard Battleship TEXAS for a one-hour thematic tour of the ship, including to some areas not on the normal public tour route.
Feb
2
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 02/02/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Feb
2
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 02/02/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Feb
2
End Date
Logging with Oxen at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Gathering, splitting, and stacking firewood to feed the fires were ongoing tasks during winter.
Feb
2
End Date
First Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
Feb
3
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Logging with Oxen at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come join us as we use our team of oxen to drag up logs to split, and help us stack our firewood piles around the farm.
Feb
9
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Pins & Needles; Sewing Basics
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
We invite you to learn a few basic stitches and start your own pincushion to take home.
Feb
9
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Galentine's Day Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Bring your gal pals and come hike the Devil’s Backbone Nature Trail!
Feb
10
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Pins & Needles; Sewing Basics at Barrington
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Make and take a pincushion!
Feb
16
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Breaking up Fallow Ground at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come see our strong oxen at work and try your hand at walking behind a plow!
Feb
16
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Third Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
Feb
17
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Breaking up Fallow Ground at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come see our strong oxen at work and try your hand at walking behind a plow!
Feb
23
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Fort Sherman Days 2019
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us as we go back in time to view our area history.
Feb
23
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Feb
24
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Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 02/24/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Feb
24
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March 2019
Mar
1
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First Friday Ranger Walk
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join Park Ranger Mark aboard Battleship TEXAS for a one-hour thematic tour of the ship, including to some areas not on the normal public tour route.
Mar
2
End Date
First Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
Mar
16
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 03/16/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Mar
16
End Date
Beasts of Burden
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Various aspects of field preparation using horses, mules and oxen will be demonstrated, with some hands-on opportunities. Activities are dependent on weather and soil conditions.
Mar
16
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Third Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
Mar
17
End Date
Beasts of Burden
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Various aspects of field preparation using horses, mules and oxen will be demonstrated, with some hands-on opportunities. Activities are dependent on weather and soil conditions.
Mar
23
End Date
Spring Tonics at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Spring has sprung- and there’s so much to do! Who has time to be sick?
Mar
24
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Spring Tonics at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Spring has sprung- and there’s so much to do! Who has time to be sick?
Mar
30
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Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 03/30/2018
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Mar
30
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19th Century Medicine at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
At a time where medicine was more art than science, what would a visit to the doctor be like?
Mar
31
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19th Century Medicine
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
At a time where medicine was more art than science, what would a visit to the doctor be like?
April 2019
Apr
5
End Date
First Friday Ranger Walk
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join Park Ranger Mark aboard Battleship TEXAS for a one-hour thematic tour of the ship, including to some areas not on the normal public tour route.
Apr
6
End Date
First Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
Apr
13
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 04/13/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Apr
20
End Date
Third Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
May 2019
May
3
End Date
First Friday Ranger Walk
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join Park Ranger Mark aboard Battleship TEXAS for a one-hour thematic tour of the ship, including to some areas not on the normal public tour route.
May
4
End Date
First Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.
May
10
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23rd Annual Open House
Free daily entry into the park, programs and activities for everyone about resources of our park and Texas. Friday area schools are invited to bring out classes, Saturday families can enjoy same activities.
May
18
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Third Saturday Junior Rangers
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover the history of Battleship TEXAS through fun, hands-on activities for ages 6-12.