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PAST EVENTS
2015
![Enduring Spirit: African Americans in 19th Century Texas](https://wheretexasbecametexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Screen-Shot-2015-03-05-at-4.29.07-PM.png)
Enduring Spirit: African Americans in 19th Century Texas – 02/01/2015 - 02/16/2016
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Throughout the month of February 2015, the Star of the Republic Museum will recognize Black History Month with a special exhibit opening and featured weekend… Learn More>>
![A Light In the Dark](https://wheretexasbecametexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/evnt-ALightInTheDark.jpg)
A Light In the Dark – 02/07/2015 - 02/08/2015
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
![Stagecoach Days](https://wheretexasbecametexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/evnt-StagecoachDays.jpg)
Stagecoach Days – 02/14/2015
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
On the second Saturday from February through October, Fanthorp Inn will host Stagecoach Days allowing visitors to experience what it was like to travel cross… Learn More>>
![Living History Saturday](https://wheretexasbecametexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/evnt-LivingHistorySaturday.jpg)
Living History Saturday – 02/21/2015
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836. On the third Saturday of each month staff and volunteers dressed in period… Learn More>>
![Texas Independence Day Celebration](https://wheretexasbecametexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_5435.jpg)
Texas Independence Day Celebration – 02/28/2015 - 03/01/2015
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Texas Independence Day Celebration Washington on the Brazos Site February 28 and March 1, 2015 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. A Texas-sized 179th birthday celebration… Learn More>>
![Music Makes a Celebration](https://wheretexasbecametexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/evnt-MusicMakesACelebration.jpg)
Music Makes a Celebration – 02/28/2015
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Discover the music that inspired celebration and recreation in 19th century Texas with the program “Music Makes a Celebration,” presented by Homestead Strings at Fanthorp… Learn More>>
![Stagecoach Days](https://wheretexasbecametexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/evnt-StagecoachDays.jpg)
Stagecoach Days – 03/14/2015
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fanthorp Inn is closed to the public for the months of June, July and August, 2015 due to construction of a new parking lot. Stagecoach… Learn More>>
![Texas Pioneers Girls Scout Day](https://wheretexasbecametexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/event-pioneerpatch-ratio.jpg)
Texas Pioneers Girls Scout Day – 03/14/2015
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
On the second Saturday of each month during the school year, the museum will host a three-hour interactive event for Girl Scouts to earn a… Learn More>>
![Living History Saturdays at Independence Hall](https://wheretexasbecametexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/evnt-LivingHistorySaturday.jpg)
Living History Saturdays at Independence Hall – 03/21/2015
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Free to park visitors. Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836. On the third Saturday of each month staff and… Learn More>>
![Beasts of Burden: Draft Animals at Work](https://wheretexasbecametexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/bhf-aspr-24.jpg)
Beasts of Burden: Draft Animals at Work – 03/28/2015 - 03/29/2015
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Livestock trained to work, such as horses, mules and oxen, played a vital role in the operations of early Texas farms. Whether it was pulling… Learn More>>
Since most events occur at least partially outside, guests should dress appropriately for the weather and uneven terrain. Programs and events are open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.