Temple, Texas - Homespun History Day
September 7, 2019
Hours: 11am - 2pm
Cost: FREE
Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, Temple, Texas
If you're in the area, stop by the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum during their annual Homespun History Day to re-live the simpler days when everything was made by hand. Watch demonstrations and re-enactors craft artwork including metal working and weaving.
For more information
templerrhm.org
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Travel Texas - Events - #Fredericksburg - Pacific Combat Living History Re-enactment - Aug 31- Sept 1, 2019
Fredericksburg, Texas - Pacific Combat Living History Re-enactment
Aug 31- Sept 1, 2019
National Museum of the Pacific War Pacific Combat Zone, Fredericksburg, Texas
Re-live the Pacific Combat Zone of World War II with re-enactments set on a Pacific island with US Marine actors, weapons demonstrations and simulations, and tanks. Lots of photo-ops. Sounds cool if you enjoy being immersed in history.
For more information www.pacificwarmuseum.org/
Aug 31- Sept 1, 2019
National Museum of the Pacific War Pacific Combat Zone, Fredericksburg, Texas
Re-live the Pacific Combat Zone of World War II with re-enactments set on a Pacific island with US Marine actors, weapons demonstrations and simulations, and tanks. Lots of photo-ops. Sounds cool if you enjoy being immersed in history.
For more information www.pacificwarmuseum.org/
Travel Texas - Events - #FortDavis - Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration - Aug 22-25, 2019
Fort Davis, Texas - Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration
Aug 22-25, 2019
Costs: Vary (see website for schedule)
Various Locations (see website for schedule)
Travel on out to the highest town in Texas (at 5,050 feet) to see one or more hummingbird charms (groups of hummingbirds) that pass through the area. Perfect time for birders! Lots of things to do during this fun event including speakers/talks from hummingbird experts, silent auctions, field trips, etc.
For more information davismountainshummingbirdcelebration.com/
Aug 22-25, 2019
Costs: Vary (see website for schedule)
Various Locations (see website for schedule)
Travel on out to the highest town in Texas (at 5,050 feet) to see one or more hummingbird charms (groups of hummingbirds) that pass through the area. Perfect time for birders! Lots of things to do during this fun event including speakers/talks from hummingbird experts, silent auctions, field trips, etc.
For more information davismountainshummingbirdcelebration.com/
Travel Texas - Events - #Leming - Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony - August 17, 2019
Leming, Texas - Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony and History Symposium
August 17, 2019
Hours: 10am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
The Atascosa County Leming Annex (old Leming School), 25 E. 5th Street, Leming, TX 78050.
Come out and learn about the "bloodiest battle" for Texas Independence at the 17th annual Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony and History Symposium. The battle itself actually took place on August 18, 1813. There will be re-enactors and an authentic 1813 camp. Flags from different countries will be presented by a Color Guard and there will services including a Native American prayer and a wreath-laying ceremony.
In addition, there will be historians, professors, archaeologists and archivists presenting talks on various topics related to the battle and related topics.
For more information atascosa.agrilife.org/event/battle-of-medina-commemoration/
August 17, 2019
Hours: 10am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
The Atascosa County Leming Annex (old Leming School), 25 E. 5th Street, Leming, TX 78050.
Come out and learn about the "bloodiest battle" for Texas Independence at the 17th annual Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony and History Symposium. The battle itself actually took place on August 18, 1813. There will be re-enactors and an authentic 1813 camp. Flags from different countries will be presented by a Color Guard and there will services including a Native American prayer and a wreath-laying ceremony.
In addition, there will be historians, professors, archaeologists and archivists presenting talks on various topics related to the battle and related topics.
For more information atascosa.agrilife.org/event/battle-of-medina-commemoration/
Travel Texas - Events - Lake Jackson - Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour - Aug 3, 2019
Lake Jackson, Texas - Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour
August 3, 2019
Abner Jackson Plantation, Park and Ride at 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: First Saturday of the Month - 10 am – 6 pm
Cost: FREE
Visit the historic archaeological site of former sugar plantation developed by Major Abner Jackson. This massive plantation was built in 1842 but was destroyed by the 1900 Galveston hurricane. At one time, over 80 slaves worked here but were eventually replaced in the 1870's by convice-laborers. During this limited open house, learn about the interesting process of making sugar.
Also, while you're here, enjoy a FREE visit to the 12,000 sq ft Lake Jackson Historical Museum located at 249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 4 pm; Sunday & Monday – Closed
For more information ljhistory.org/
August 3, 2019
Abner Jackson Plantation, Park and Ride at 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: First Saturday of the Month - 10 am – 6 pm
Cost: FREE
Visit the historic archaeological site of former sugar plantation developed by Major Abner Jackson. This massive plantation was built in 1842 but was destroyed by the 1900 Galveston hurricane. At one time, over 80 slaves worked here but were eventually replaced in the 1870's by convice-laborers. During this limited open house, learn about the interesting process of making sugar.
Also, while you're here, enjoy a FREE visit to the 12,000 sq ft Lake Jackson Historical Museum located at 249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 4 pm; Sunday & Monday – Closed
For more information ljhistory.org/
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