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Goliad Massacre-Saturday, March 25, 2017 - Sunday, March 26, 2017
at La Bahia in Goliad, TX
The Crossroads of Texas Living History Association and other historical groups put on a recreation of the occupation of the Presidio La Bahia by Colonel Fannin and the Goliad Massacre.Times
Saturday
9 AM – 5 PM: Various events including battle reenactments
7 PM – 9 PM: Candlelight ToursSunday
10 AM – 12 Noon: Reenactment of the Goliad Massacre
Wayback Wednesdays--The history of Presidio La Bahia is brought to life every Wednesday from 9-4 during the months of June and July.
Are you looking for something special to do during summer vacation? If so, plan a trip to Presidio La Bahia and get in on Wayback Wednesdays!
Visit with living historians as they bring the past to life and explore little known stories from the Presidio’s early days. Learn about the daily life of a presidial trooper stationed on the frontier of Spanish Texas. Explore the stone walls and battlements of the old presidio and when you’re done there, duck inside for a look at our museum and the wonderful collection of artifacts from the 1700 and 1800s. It’s fun for the whole family so come on out and spend the day at Texas’s only fully restored Spanish Presidio!
Dress for the weather as this event takes place out of doors. Admission is $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $1 for children 6-11, under 6 are free.
WHEN Every Wednesday in June and July, 2017
TIMES 9:00AM-4:00PM
The Extremadura Regiment in Texas 1813-1821-On August 12th, Presidio La Bahia brings a soldado of the Extremadura Regiment circa 1813-1821 to life through living history and the use of first hand accounts and contemporary sources.
Join us a unique opportunity for a firsthand look at a soldado of the Extremadura Regiment as he would have appeared between the years of 1813 and 1821. Through the medium of living history backed by firsthand accounts and contemporary sources we will bring a soldier in the Spanish army to life for a day. Visitors are encouraged to interact, ask questions and learn more about life on campaign during this turbulent yet exciting period of Texas history. Here’s your chance to step back in time and ask all those questions you’ve been wondering about all of these years!
Dress for the weather as this event takes place out of doors. Admission is $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $1 for children 6-11, under 6 are free.
WHEN August 12th, 2017
TIMES 9:00AM-4:00PM
A Day in the Life of the Presidio-Join Living Historians on September 23rd as they bring to life the daily routine of Spanish soldiers stationed on the frontier of Texas.
What was it like living at a presidio on the far Northern Frontier of Spanish Mexico? What did the soldiers posted to these frontier outposts wear? What did they eat? What sort of daily chores occupied their time?
Learn the answer to these questions and more as we bring Presidio La Bahia to life circa 1790-1810! Join us as living historians dressed in period clothing occupy the presidio as soldiers would have over 200 years ago. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the interpreters, ask questions and immerse themselves in the daily life of a Spanish presidial garrison of the Eastern District of the Internas Provincias.
Dress for the weather as this event takes place out of doors. Admission is $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $1 for children 6-11, under 6 are free.
WHEN September 23rd, 2017
TIMES 9:00AM-4:00PM
Filibusterers at the Presidio-On October 14th, Presidio La Bahia brings a soldier from the filibustering armies of 1812-1821 to life through living history and the use of first hand accounts and contemporary sources.
Join us a unique opportunity for a firsthand look at a filibusterer as he would have appeared during the numerous campaigns to wrest Texas from Spanish control circa 1812-1821. Through the medium of living history backed by firsthand accounts and contemporary sources we will bring a filibustering soldier of the 18teens to life for a day. Visitors are encouraged to interact, ask questions and learn more about life on campaign during this turbulent yet exciting period of Texas history. Here’s your chance to step back in time and ask all those questions you’ve been wondering about all of these years!
Dress for the weather as this event takes place out of doors. Admission is $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $1 for children 6-11, under 6 are free.
WHEN October 14th, 2017
TIMES 9:00AM-4:00PM
Open House/Presidio La Bahia 50th Anniversary-Presidio La Bahia hosts an open house as a thank you for all of our visitors. As an added bonus we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the presidio!
Join us for a special “Thank you!” to all of our visitors, friends and supporters throughout the year as we host an Open House on November 2nd. We will be presenting a special exhibit highlighting the restoration of Presidio La Bahia in the 1960s and will offer light refreshments and door prizes for those in attendance. Be sure and join us for this unique event, we’re sure you’ll enjoy yourselves and we know you’ll leave with a newfound respect for Presidio La Bahia!
Dress for the weather as this event takes place out of doors. Admission is free for this special event!
WHEN November 2nd, 2017
TIMES 5:30PM-7:30PM
Christmas Rendezvous and Trade Fair-On the first Saturday of December period craftsmen, artisans and reenactors will gather on the grounds of Presidio La Bahia to bring history to life!
Since time immemorial people have gathered together to trade ideas, news and the labor of their hands. Modern times have changed very little and once again, people will gather together at Presidio La Bahia to trade the crafts and wares they have made and collected in a 21st century adaptation of the ancient trade fair!
Take the day and visit Presidio La Bahia and browse the trade blankets and sutlers tents for unique Christmas gifts for that special person on your list!
Dress for the weather as this event takes place out of doors. Admission is $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $1 for children 6-11, under 6 are free.
WHEN December 2nd, 2017
TIMES 9:00AM-5:00PM