Please join San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site in welcoming Washington-on-the-Brazos Lead Educator Tynan Shadle to our History at Night program on Thursday, March 27th at 6pm. In the […]
Come learn about the jobs and skills traditionally preformed by women during Austin's time! From farming to schooling to cooking, there was plenty of work for women in the town of San Felipe de Austin. Learn about these rolls and what the ladies of the site are up to! Activities run from 10am to 4pm. […]
Join us on Saturday, April 26th for an archeology scavenger hunt! This family-friendly activity allows visitors to explore our museum building looking for archeological items and information. Visitors that complete the activity receive a prize at the front desk! This activity is free of charge with museum admission. Family rates start at just $22
Please join us at 2pm on Sunday, April 27th for a Nature Walk with our friends at the Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists! In the early 1820s, Stephen F. Austin was scouting a location to become the capital of his colony in Mexican Texas. Join us as we explore the reasons behind […]
Join us as we experiment with a few period dyes on some of our textile items. Dyes to be tested include indigo and cochineal. Learn about where these dyes come from, how they are processed, and the wide range of colors you can get from a single dye. This activity will take place on Saturday, […]
Please join us on Mother's Day Sunday as we welcome all those who provide a motherly figure in a person's life to tour our museum free of charge! We are open from 9am to 5pm on May 11th, 2025.
Please join us at 2pm on Sunday, May 25th for a Nature Walk with our friends at the Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists! In the early 1820s, Stephen F. Austin was scouting a location to become the capital of his colony in Mexican Texas. Join us as we explore the reasons behind […]
Join us Memorial Day weekend as we go through the different stages of processing types of fibers for fabrics! On Monday, May 26th, we complete our series by learning how spun fibers are then turned into various types of material, including fabrics, knits, and more. Be sure to join us Saturday and Sunday of Memorial […]