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Events
LECTURE: Jean-Louis Berlandier--His Life and Work
Date(s):
February 27, 2025
2:00 p.m. Learn about the life and work of Jean-Louis Berlandier, 19th century illustrator. Advance registration is encouraged.
JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE: The Texas Lowcountry
Date(s):
February 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025
5:30 p.m. John R. Lundberg discusses his new book, "The Texas Lowcountry: Slavery and Freedom on the Gulf Coast, 1822–1895." Free admission and open to the public.
Texas Independence Book Festival, Food & Wine Market
Date(s):
March 06, 2025
11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Texas Independence Book Festival, Food & Wine Market will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, featuring Dr. Stephen Hardin as keynote speaker.
JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE: Texian Exodus
Date(s):
March 06, 2025
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March 06, 2025
5:30 p.m. Dr. Stephen L. Hardin relates a tale of high stakes and great sorrow in his new book, Texian Exodus. Free admission and open to the public.
Spring Break—A French Escape!
Date(s):
March 18, 2025
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March 22, 2025
Mar. 18-22, 10am-4pm each day. Participate in FREE, fun, family-friendly activities that celebrate French exploration of early Texas.
La Salle Odyssey Exhibit Tour
Date(s):
March 20, 2025
2 p.m. Tour the LaSalle Odyssey exhibit with Glenn Dives, Exhibits & Collections manager.
Vive La France!
Date(s):
March 28, 2025
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May 01, 2025
3/28-5/1: Explore France, 200 years after LaSalle's Texas colony, through art created by St. Joseph High School Fine Arts students
Opening Events: Vaquero
Date(s):
April 03, 2025
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April 06, 2025
Participate in opening events of Vaquero, the second component of the permanent exhibit, Where Texas Ranching Began.
Hands-on History: Tools of Early Texans
Date(s):
April 12, 2025
11am-12pm Join us for an informational talk and tool demonstration with Museum of the Coastal Bend education intern and UHV history major, Emilio Vargas.
JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE: Spain and the American Revolution
Date(s):
April 24, 2025
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April 24, 2025
5:30 p.m. Blanche De León discusses Spain’s involvement in the American Revolution with an emphasis on Texas ranchers. Free admission and open to the public.