San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

The Texians created and used multiple flags throughout the Texan Revolution to represent their cause, six of which we fly daily at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. All flags sent a visual message, and the Texian army had a lot to say! From the crystal-clear invitation to “Come and Take It” on the Gonzales flag, to the symbolic Liberty flag flown at the battle of San Jacinto, these flags proudly display the goals and intentions of the Revolution.
Discover what our six flags represent and learn about the study of vexillology while creating your own flag!
When: Saturday, June 6; drop in between 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: San Jacinto Museum
Age Range: Kids 5+; younger children are welcome but will need to have an adult to help.


Cost: Child admission is free with the purchase of an adult ticket

This Saturday, June 6th!

The native prairie, tidal marsh, and bottomland forest appear much as they did during the Battle of San Jacinto and are home to more than 200 species of birds. From the 1,210-foot long marsh trail and boardwalk, visitors will spot coastal birds like the Red-winged Blackbird, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Mottled Duck, Osprey, and White Pelican as well as other wetland denizens such as the River Otter.

The best time for birding is first thing in the morning, so the site will open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site, from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. The site is open to vehicles, but please be respectful of those enjoying the wildlife and keep noise to a minimum. Enter at the gates off Vista Road or Independence Parkway.

Note: Since this event takes place before the Monument and Museum open, minimal facilities are available. The only restrooms are located at the end of Park Road 1836.

For more information, email or call 281.479.2431.

Hey La Porte residents! This summer, we're giving back to our community with FREE admission to the San Jacinto Museum every Thursday in June and July!

When: Every Thursday in June & July

Time: 9 AM to 6 PM

Location: San Jacinto Museum, open Wednesday to Sunday

Bring proof of La Porte residency and explore our exhibits, delve into the rich history of Texas, and enjoy a day at the museum on us!

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to discover more about our heritage right in your backyard! See you there!

Beat the heat this June by exploring history, nature, and hands-on learning at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site! On June 6, start the morning with Birdwatching at the Battleground from 7–9 AM and experience the incredible migration route that brings over 200 species of birds through the site each year. Later that day, families can join San Jacinto Family Day: Flags of the Texas Revolution from 11 AM–3 PM to learn about the meaning behind the six flags and create a flag of their own.

On June 9, enjoy SPARK! Birding at the Battleground from 2:30–3:30 PM, an indoor birding-themed program featuring bird calls, photography, and more. Cyclists can also take advantage of Cycling Saturdays on June 13 from 7–9 AM, when the roads of the San Jacinto State Historic Site will be open exclusively to bicyclists.

Continue the fun on June 13 with Spinning and Weaving from 10 AM–1 PM, where visitors can watch demonstrations by the Bay Area Weavers and Spinners and learn about traditional textile crafts. On June 21, stop by Picture Yourself at San Jacinto from 12–3 PM to explore the monument’s history through a special pop-up photography gallery showcasing visitor photos from throughout the years.

Finally, on June 27, join us for Demo Day: Haversack Packing from 11 AM–3 PM and discover what items a soldier may have carried while trying your hand at packing a haversack yourself.

Van tours are also offered Wednesday through Sunday from 2:45–4:00 PM. We hope to see you at the battleground this June!

This summer, the San Jacinto Museum is again offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families. This offer begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Please share this with the military families that you know.

Blue Star Museums is an effort to improve the quality of life for active-duty military families, with a particular focus on the approximately 2 million children who have had at least one parent deployed since 2001. Blue Star Museums was created to show support for military families who have faced multiple deployments and the challenges of reintegration. This program offers these families a chance to visit museums this summer, when many will have limited resources and limited time to be together.

Check out our hours of operation to plan your visit: https://www.sanjacinto-museum.org/visit/Hours_and_Directions/

This summer, the San Jacinto Museum is again offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families. This offer begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Please share this with the military families that you know.

Blue Star Museums is an effort to improve the quality of life for active-duty military families, with a particular focus on the approximately 2 million children who have had at least one parent deployed since 2001. Blue Star Museums was created to show support for military families who have faced multiple deployments and the challenges of reintegration. This program offers these families a chance to visit museums this summer, when many will have limited resources and limited time to be together.

Check out our hours of operation to plan your visit: https://www.sanjacinto-museum.org/Visit/Hours_and_Directions/

Keeping an army fed is essential to victory, and it is no easy task. During the Texas Revolution, both the Mexican and Texian forces struggled with provisions, often taking whatever food they could find as they moved from destination to destination, like the cows and corn of Peggy McCormick’s ranch.

The Mexican army had the benefit of soldaderas, female camp followers who were the wives, partners, and children of soldados and who assisted in food preparation, but the Texian army did not have the same privilege, with many of their family members fleeing in the Runaway Scrape. Both sides would have had similar tools at their disposal, things still familiar today such as a fire brazier, twine for roasting, and cast-iron pans, but also less familiar kitchen tools like a clock jack, cradle spit, or salamander.

Join educators to touch and view replica camp kitchen items and experience the sights and smells of the frontier! Learn about rations and food preservation and how to eat like a Texian soldier.

Suitable for all ages; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Since its formal opening in 1939, people have captured moments in front of the San Jacinto Monument. The 567-foot-tall monument serves as a striking backdrop. Adorned with Cordova shell stone, beautiful brass doors, triumphant friezes, and Art Deco details, it is an irresistible photo opportunity for visitors.

This Sunday, Join staff by the main entrance to receive a complimentary instant photograph of yourself or your group in front of the historic monument. Learn about its rich history and explore a pop-up gallery showcasing visitors’ photos throughout the years.

Where: San Jacinto Museum

Age Range: All ages

Cost: Free

History Under the Star Lecture Series: Tejanos and the Texas Revolution with Andres Tijerina
May 16, 2026

The presentation will provide a brief review of the role of Tejanos in the founding of Texas and their legacy in the legal and cultural institutions that distinguish Texas historically from other states of Mexico and the U.S. It will provide a summary of Tejanos involved in the Texas Revolution from the Battle of Medina in 1813, the Battle of Béxar, the Alamo, and the Battle of San Jacinto. The discussion will conclude with a historical narrative of the experience of Tejanos in politics, government, and the economy of Texas during and after the Republic of Texas.
Tickets available here: https://apps.sanjacinto-museum.org/special-events?EV=350

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Talk 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Q&A: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Reception: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: San Jacinto Museum

Settler on the Texas frontier, especially settlers who lived far from the urban centers like San Felipe de Austin and Columbia like the McCormicks, sometimes had to rely on their own skill to make fabric for clothing. Women made homespun cotton fabric using spinning wheels and primitive looms.

Mary Rabb, who immigrated to Texas with her husband John in 1823, recalled her early days in Texas, saying, “Andrew Rabb made a spinning wheel and made me a present of it. Then I was very much pleased and soon got work to make clothing for my family…. I kept my spinning wheel whistling all day and also a good part of the night.”

Learn more about traditional spinning and weaving at a demonstration from the Bay Area Weavers and Spinners every second Saturday at the San Jacinto Museum.

When: every second Saturday; drop in between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Where: San Jacinto Museum

Age Range: All ages

Cost: Free with purchase of ticket to the San Jacinto Museum.