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.
Battleship Texas SHS
December 2006 — Battleship Texas SHS — Yuletide Texas — Christmas was a very special time for the sailors and officers who served aboard Battleship TEXAS. Visit throughout the month of December to see the Battleship TEXAS adorned with lights, ornaments and decorations in the spirit of the season, just the way the crew members who served aboard her did while serving their country. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members, $10 non-members, $5 senior citizens, free for children 12 and under (281) 479-2431. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Battleship Texas SHS]
January 20, 2007 — Battleship Texas SHS — Hard Hat Tour — Take a guided tour of the Battleship USS TEXAS, entering areas rarely seen by the public! Bring a flashlight or headlamp, wear old comfortable clothes, rubber sole deck shoes and bring a camera if you wish. There will be four three-and-one-half hour tours beginning at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A limited number of tour slots are open to anyone 14 and older by reservation only. Please be prompt for your reserved tour time and be ready to explore! Suggested minimum donation of $30 (cash or check ONLY) due the day of the tour; reservations required, (281) 479-2431 Ext. 234. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Battleship Texas SHS]
February 10–11, 2007 — Battleship Texas SHS — Remember the Maine — This memorial event pays tribute to the Americans who fought in the Spanish American War, and to the first U.S. Navy ship to bear the name TEXAS, which played a crucial role in the American Naval victory in Cuba. Historical interpreters will stage small arms demonstrations, from flintlocks to machineguns and you can visit encampments depicting the various eras of our nation's military history. A memorial service honoring Americans who have died in the service of our country will be held on the bow of the Battleship TEXAS at 3 p.m. Saturday and at noon Sunday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members, $10 non-members, $5 senior citizens, free for children 12 and under (281) 479-2431. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Battleship Texas SHS]
March 17, 2007 — Battleship Texas SHS — Hard Hat Tour — Take a guided tour of the Battleship USS TEXAS, entering areas rarely seen by the public! Bring a flashlight or headlamp, wear old comfortable clothes, rubber sole deck shoes and bring a camera if you wish. There will be four three-and-one-half hour tours beginning at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A limited number of tour slots are open to anyone 14 and older by reservation only. Please be prompt for your reserved tour time and be ready to explore! Suggested minimum donation of $30 (cash or check ONLY) due the day of the tour; reservations required, (281) 479-2431 Ext. 234. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Battleship Texas SHS]
May 5, 2007 — Battleship Texas SHS — Hard Hat Tour — Take a guided tour of the Battleship USS TEXAS, entering areas rarely seen by the public! Bring a flashlight or headlamp, wear old comfortable clothes, rubber sole deck shoes and bring a camera if you wish. There will be four three-and-one-half hour tours beginning at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A limited number of tour slots are open to anyone 14 and older by reservation only. Please be prompt for your reserved tour time and be ready to explore! Suggested minimum donation of $30 (cash or check ONLY) due the day of the tour; reservations required, (281) 479-2431 Ext. 234. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Battleship Texas SHS]
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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
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744