TPWD Calendar
Use the links in the left column to find events by activity, region, site and date. Links are also listed for canceled events and restricted access to sites, as well as special calendars for landowners, state parks and wildlife management areas.
Mission Tejas SP
December 23, 2006 — Mission Tejas SP — El Camino Real Archeology Tour — Weather permitting, hear a brief history of the first Spanish Mission in East Texas where Texas got its name. Then take a scenic half-mile hike through the woods and see the site of the Nebedache Indian Village and stand in the traces of El Camino Real de los Tejas where Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Jim Bowie and many other characters in Texas history rode. 9-11 a.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
January 6, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Dutch Oven Cooking — See what's cooking as the Tejas Chapter of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society meets in the picnic area of the park. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
January 13, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — El Camino Real Archeology Tour — Weather permitting, hear a brief history of the first Spanish Mission in East Texas where Texas got its name. Then take a scenic half-mile hike through the woods and see the site of the Nebedache Indian Village and stand in the traces of El Camino Real de los Tejas where Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Jim Bowie and many other characters in Texas history rode. 9-11 a.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
January 20, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Blacksmithing Demonstration — Weather permitting, local smiths will demonstrate the basics of metalworking by making handy household items. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
February 3, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Dutch Oven Cooking — See what's cooking as the Tejas Chapter of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society meets in the picnic area of the park. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
February 17, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Blacksmithing Demonstration — Weather permitting, local smiths will demonstrate the basics of metalworking by making handy household items. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
February 24, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — El Camino Real Archeology Tour — Weather permitting, hear a brief history of the first Spanish Mission in East Texas where Texas got its name. Then take a scenic half-mile hike through the woods and see the site of the Nebedache Indian Village and stand in the traces of El Camino Real de los Tejas where Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Jim Bowie and many other characters in Texas history rode. 9-11 a.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
March 10, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Pioneer Tools — After a tour of the historic Rice family home, pioneer tools and woodworking techniques will be demonstrated. Included will be the use of the poll axe, broadaxe, adzes, froe, drawknife and shaving horse, augers and many other tools. 10 a.m.-noon (936) 687-2394. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
March 10, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Pioneer Toys and Games — Learn about toys that might have been available to pioneer children and games that children played from the early 1800s. Children of all ages will be allowed to try out some of the toys and games (with adult supervision). 1:30-3:30 p.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
April 14, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — El Camino Real Archeology Tour — Weather permitting, hear a brief history of the first Spanish Mission in East Texas where Texas got its name. Then take a scenic half-mile hike through the woods and see the site of the Nebedache Indian Village and stand in the traces of El Camino Real de los Tejas where Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Jim Bowie and many other characters in Texas history rode. 9:30 a.m.-noon (936) 687-2394. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
May 12, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Folk Life Festival — Learn the folk ways of the pioneer days. There will be demonstrations including cordage, basket weaving, flint knapping, beading, dulcimer, cooperage, clay making, antique tool making, pioneer tools, blacksmithing and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
This calendar lists items sponsored by TPWD or in which TPWD is a participant.
Symbols and Abbreviations
= Featured Event- SP = State Park
- SHS = State Historic Site
- SP&HS = State Park and Historic Site
- SFH = State Fish Hatchery
- SNA = State Natural Area
- WMA = Wildlife Management Area
Calendars on Other Sites
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