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*October 30, 2023*






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Join San Felipe de Austin for Bicentennial Celebration

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Stephen F. Austin’s colony, San Felipe de Austin,on Saturday, November 11 at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site. [ [link removed] ] Experience the historic townsite exhibit and take part in demonstrations around the grounds. Interact with living historians who will be demonstrating several activities, including cooking, woodworking, printing the newspaper on the printing press, drills with the militia leader, early Texas Rangers and their equipment, cannon firing, and clothes-making.  

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Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site

Your Texas History Adventure Awaits

Whether you’re planning the ultimate history pilgrimage throughout the state, or just adding a local curiosity to your next weekend trip, Texas Time Travel is here to help. Explore by region, topic, or culture on the Texas Historical Commission’s very own travel website curated by our in-house heritage travel experts. If you want even more special content, subscribe [ [link removed] ] to the quarterly Texas Heritage Traveler email newsletter! 

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*Upcoming State Historic Sites Events* 

 

*Online:* 

* November 15: The First Lady of World War II [ [link removed] ] 
* November 30: O Tannenbaum: German-Texan Holiday Traditions [ [link removed] ] 
* December 14: A Bush Family Holiday [ [link removed] ] 

*In Person:* 


* November 3: Caddo Artist Talk - Chase Kahwinhut Earles [ [link removed] ], Caddo Mounds, Alto
* November 4: Foodways of Fayette County [ [link removed] ], Kreische Brewery, La Grange
* November 4: San Jacinto Family Day: Feeding an Army [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte 
* November 4-5: Changing Seasons: Field & Home [ [link removed] ], Barrington Plantation, Washington

* November 11: Father of Texas: San Felipe de Austin's 200th Anniversary [ [link removed] ], San Felipe 
* November 11: Historic Foodways Demonstration: Gingerbread [ [link removed] ], Starr Family Home, Marshall
* November 11: Foraging and Lunch [ [link removed] ], Caddo Mounds, Alto
* November 15: Jewish Women and Their Early Activism [ [link removed] ] - Magoffin Home, El Paso
* November 17: Antebellum Army Occupation [ [link removed] ], Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Fort McKavett
* November 18: Life on the Frontier: Spinning and Weaving [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte







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