Austin history events

Texas Capitol Ice Cream Social

Saturday, May 18 1:00p

Texas State Capitol Grounds (South lawn, east of main sidewalk), Austin

The State Preservation Board invites the public to help celebrate the Lone Star spirit during a free ice cream social on the south Capitol grounds to mark the 125th anniversary of the Texas Capitol...

Close Assault 1944- Living History and Battle Reenactment

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

Camp Mabry, Austin

Close Assault 1944 is living history and battle reenactment demonstrating the weapons and equipment of US and German forces during WWII. See dozens of vehicles including a Sherman tank in action...

Texture the City: Austin History Tours

Saturday, May 18 6:00p

Halcyon Austin, Austin

Join Texture the City on a history walking tour of downtown Austin...

First Saturday at the Bullock Museum

Saturday, Jun 1 2:00p

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin

Enjoy free exhibitions admission from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin...

Buffalo Altar; A Texas Symphony

Sunday, Jun 2 7:00p

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin

A rare symphonic opportunity for Texans is taking place Sunday, June 2 at the Bullock Texas State History Museum as the Spirit Theater stage is set for a performance of "Buffalo Altar; A Texas Symp...

Unflinching Courage: Book signing with Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison

Thursday, May 23 5:30p

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin

In her latest book, "Unflinching Courage: Pioneering Women Who Shaped Texas," former U.S...

Women Shaping Texas in the 20th Century

Saturday, May 18 9:00a

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin

Take a step back into the Texas that your mothers and grandmothers knew, and discover how their contributions helped forge the Texas that you live in today...

"World War II Comes to Williamson County" Exhibit Opening

Friday, May 24 10:00a

The Williamson Museum, Georgetown

Join the Williamson Museum as we honor the service and sacrifice of numerous men and women during the Second World War in our upcoming exhibit: WWII Comes to Williamson County...