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| Quarterly Events Announcement | July-September, 2010
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JULY 2010
ALL HISTORIC SITES
May 31-September 9, 2010
Active military personnel and their families are invited to enjoy free admission (with proper identification) at all Texas Historical Commission historic sites that are open to the public, as part of the National Endowment for the Arts' Blue Star Museums program. The program runs from Memorial Day (May 31) through Labor Day (Sept. 6) with more than 700 participating museums and historic sites across the U.S.
ALL STATE HISTORIC SITE FORTS
All state historic forts recognize the official Buffalo Soldier Heritage Month and honor the contribution that Buffalo Soldiers made to Texas history throughout the year.
FORT GRIFFIN STATE HISTORIC SITE
July 3, 2010
The tales of the old (and new) West, as well as characters of rural America from times gone by, are presented in poetic form by Doyle (Doc) Wood on the Saturday night of Independence Day weekend. Doc has been performing at Copper Breaks State Park and Fort Richardson State Park for the past couple of years, and now at Fort Griffin. His poetry ranges from the hilarious to the poignant, with tales of situations, characters, and animals. Much of Doc's poetry comes from his own writing, including from his book, Color Chips.
MAGOFFIN HOME STATE HISTORIC SITEJoin us for morning tea at the Magoffin Home and learn about the games and crafts children enjoyed during the early 1900s. You are invited to wear historic clothing but please wear sturdy shoes. Reservations are required; please call 915.533.5147.
MAGOFFIN HOME STATE HISTORIC SITECome get dirty as we make adobe bricks like those in the Magoffin Home. Learn the tools and techniques of basic adobe construction and take home your own mini adobe building. Wear clothing and sturdy shoes that can get muddy. Reservations are required; please call 915.533.5147.
MAGOFFIN HOME STATE HISTORIC SITEJoin local historian Fred Morales for a walking tour of the Magoffin District. Please be sure to bring water and a hat. Reservations are required; please call 915.533.5147.
CASA NAVARRO STATE HISTORIC SITE
Annual Whitewashing of Casa Navarro
July 17-August 15, 2010
Casa Navarro staff roll up their sleeves for the annual whitewashing of Casa Navarro's adobe walls, using an old recipe consisting of lime paste and cactus juice. Start and end dates are approximate. For more details, call 210.226.4801. |
AUGUST 2010
All state historic forts recognize the official American Indian Scouts Month and honor the contribution that Indian Scouts made to Texas history throughout the year. Also, be sure to check out the new exhibit at Fort Griffin that features the Tonkawa Scouts who served at the fort.
MAGOFFIN HOME STATE HISTORIC SITE
August 21, 2010
Join the Magoffin staff for a morning of food and fun while learning about volunteer opportunities. We are currently looking for tour guides, researchers, landscaping helpers, and volunteers interested in living history. Please RSVP by calling 915.533.5147. |
SEPTEMBER 2010
FORT GRIFFIN STATE HISTORIC SITE
The tales of the old (and new) West, as well as characters of rural America from times gone by, are presented in poetic form by Doyle (Doc) Wood. Doc has been performing at Copper Breaks State Park and Fort Richardson State Park for the past couple of years, and now at Fort Griffin. His poetry ranges from the hilarious to the poignant, with tales of situations, characters, and animals. Much of Doc's poetry comes from his own writing, including from his book, Color Chips.
SABINE PASS STATE HISTORIC SITE
Sabine Pass Battleground invites the public for two days of living history at the 2010 Dick Dowling Days. Event to include: living history demonstrations, memorial ceremony hosted by the Jefferson County Historical Commission, battle reenactment, historic scenarios performed throughout the two days, accurate reproductions of clothing and uniforms, authentic demonstrations of equipment and weapons, tours of Confederate and Union Army encampments, food and vendors. |
ABOUT US
From frontier forts to Civil War battlegrounds to elegant mansions, the Texas Historical Commission's Historic Sites offer visitors a real place to experience the real stories of Texas history. For more information on how you can explore the 20 State Historic Sites visit www.texashistoricsites.com and select a historic property or contact the Historic Sites Division at 512.463.7948. Get Involved! To keep up with the everyday activities at the Historic Sites visit our blog. As you explore and discover the Texas mystique through these historic sites, please visit the Share Your Story section on our web sites to tell us about your site visit. |
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