Experience Living History in the Texas Hill Country Trail Region
We've curated the perfect day for Texas history lovers. Look below to see how you can experience history first-hand at Casa Navarro, French Legation, or the National Museum of the Pacific War state historic sites. Then stay awhile to visit more heritage attractions, try some tasty places to eat, and rest your road warrior head at some unique places to stay the night.
Want to see and do more? There's lots to do in the Texas Hill Country Trail Region! Learn more about visiting our cities, heritage sites and attractions, and exciting events on our website.
May 19-25: Self-Guided Tours of Casa Navarro
Explore the life of a Texas patriot in the heart of downtown San Antonio. A rancher, merchant, and one of only two native-born Texans to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence, José Antonio Navarro was a leading advocate for Tejano rights.
May 21: Tejas Tastebuds
Join us as we explore San Antonio's culinary heritage by highlighting traditional dishes dating back to the 1870s. This event will feature a live demonstration and Aguas Frescas tasting. Advanced registration required.
May 25: Generation Serve - Make Pinch Pots
Join Generation Serve to help make clay pinch pot kits for the upcoming Texas Archeology Month.
The Museum’s Pacific Valor, battle demonstrations each tell the story of a specific World War II Medal of Honor recipient. This program will transport guests back to the black sands of Iwo Jima, where Sergeant Darrel Cole gave his life through an act of unfathomable heroism on the battlefield. The battle demonstration will include simulated explosives, blank firing guns, and a real M2-2 flamethrower for an immersive experience brought to you by the living history volunteers of Company K.