There are many scheduled events at state historic sites across the State of Texas many of you may be interested in taking part in. These unique places honor Texas history and inspire an understanding of what it means to be a Texan. Embark on a journey through Texas history by exploring the THC’s 40 Incredible State Historic Sites, where every location tells a unique story of the Lone Star State. From the battlegrounds of the Texas Revolution to the preserved missions and historic homes, these sites offer an immersive experience that brings Texas’s heritage to life. Explore frontier life at Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch, where you can walk in the footsteps of legendary cattle pioneers, or take in breathtaking panoramic views of South Padre Island and journey through maritime history at Port Isabel Lighthouse. Camp on the grounds at Sabine Pass Battleground or stay overnight at the Slaton Harvey House. There’s something for everyone.
And for those who don’t want to venture far from home, there will be a special event today on January 11 at 11 am at the Varner-Hogg Plantation in West Columbia. From 11 a.m. to noon today you can learn about the different types of herbal teas and remedies used by the enslaved people during the Patton Plantation era. Visitors will learn about Judah Smith, an enslaved woman who was the plantation cook and a medicinal herb expert who used herbs and teas to treat the other enslaved people. The Varner-Hogg Plantation is located at 1702 North 13th Street in West Columbia.
Events at State Historic Sites until January 19, 2025, include:
January 11 — Villa de Austin Photoquest, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
January 11 — San Felipe Teaches Teachers, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
January 11 — Spinning and Weaving, San Jacinto Battleground, LaPorte
January 11 –– Roots of Healing: Peppermint Tea, Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
January 11 — Feeding the Frontier Army: Cooking Cornbread, Fort McKavett, Fort McKavett
January 11-12 — Journey Through Time: Travel in the 1840s, Landmark Inn, Castroville
January 11-12 — Butchering & Curing, Barrington Plantation, Washington
January 14 — Coffee at the Fanthorp Inn, Fanthorp Inn, Anderson
January 15 — Threads of the Revolution: Uniforms, San Jacinto Battleground, LaPorte
January 15 — The Parks of El Paso, Magoffin Home, El Paso
January 15 — National Hat Day, San Jacinto Battleground, LaPorte
January 18 — 1836 Camp of Instruction, Presidio la Bahia, Goliad
January 18 — Archeology Spotlight, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
January 18 — Family Storytime, Magoffin Home, El Paso
January 18 — Art Day at the Maxey House, Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
January 18 –– Fire! Arms Demo, San Jacinto Battleground, LaPorte
January 18 — The History of Postcards and Travel, Landmark Inn, Castroville
January 18 — Preserving Pictures: Photography Presentation & Workshop, Levi Jordan Plantation, Brazoria
January 18-19 — Huddled ’round the Hearth, Barrington Plantation, Washington
| START PLANNING 2025 TRAVEL Events at State Historic Sites Until Jan 19: Villa de Austin Photoquest, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe Jan 11: San Felipe Teaches Teachers, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe Jan 11: Spinning and Weaving, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte Jan 11: Second Saturdays, Fulton Mansion, Rockport Jan 11: Roots of Healing: Peppermint Tea, Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia Jan 11: Feeding the Frontier Army: Cooking Cornbread, Fort McKavett, Fort McKavett Jan 11: Journey Through Time: Travel in the 1840s, Landmark Inn, Castroville Jan 11-12: Butchering & Curing, Barrington Plantation, Washington Jan 11-12: Coffee at the Fanthorp Inn, Fanthorp Inn, Anderson Jan 14: Threads of the Revolution: Uniforms, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte Jan 15: The Parks of El Paso, Magoffin Home, El Paso Jan 15: National Hat Day, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte Jan 18: 1836 Camp of Instruction, Presidio la Bahia, Goliad Jan 18: Archeology Spotlight, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe Jan 18: Family Storytime, Magoffin Home, El Paso Jan 18: Art Day at the Maxey House, Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris Jan 18: Fire!: Arms Demo, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte Jan 18: The History of Postcards and Travel, Landmark Inn, Castroville Jan 18: Preserving Pictures: Photography Presentation & Workshop, Levi Jordan Plantation, Brazoria Jan 18-19: Huddled ’round the Hearth, Barrington Plantation, Washington |