Events

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Spanish Living History! Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities and a living history presentation. Free admission, open to the public, and free supplies while they last!. Best enjoyed by children ages 8-14.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cowboy Life--Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy! Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities. Free admission, open to the public, and free supplies while they last!. Best enjoyed by children ages 8-14.

July 28-Sept. 1 View this series of paintings that chronicle the grueling, dusty reality of a historical cattle drive from Texas to California, pre-Civil War.

5:30-8 p.m. Explore the enduring legacy of Coastal Bend ranching families.

5-6:30 p.m. Exhibit Reception, The Texas-California Trail Drives 1849-1860 by Tom Jones

5:30 p.m. Bobby Oliver examines how Texas established the foundations of its voting system after Reconstruction in 1876.

Oct. 1-31 This exhibit features archaeological discoveries made in the Texas Coastal Bend.

5:30 p.m. Sydney Salazar discusses The Club Westerner’s legendary culture of Tejano music performances and Sunday afternoon Conjunto tardeadas.

Dr. Tamra Walter discusses the discovery of the original site of Mission Espiritu Santo in what is now Jackson County, TX. Lecture location and advance reservation information to be announced.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn how to identify and illustrate artifacts, and participate in free hands-on activities for the entire family.

3 p.m. The DeWitt County Historical Commission and the Stormont Lecture Series present this award-winning documentary film about the Gault Archaeological Site, followed by a Q&A.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Welcome to Adult Cowboy Camp—where the wild west meets your favorite evening escape. Ages 21+ only. Reservations required.

8 a.m.-Noon Throw spears with an atlatl at the annual atlatl skills competition. Sign up in advance to compete and volunteer!

1 p.m. Celebrate the birthday of French explorer La Salle on this walking tour of the museum's permanent exhibits. Led by Glenn Dives, Exhibits & Collections Manager.

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Shop one-of-a-kind items, perfect for gifts and stocking-stuffers, made by regional artisans and makers. Free admission and open to the public.