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VC Employee 4th Annual Salsa Contest
Date(s):
September 05, 2024
Victoria College employees are invited to compete and pick their favorite salsa in this annual friendly competition.
Grand Opening: La Misión
Date(s):
October 10, 2024
Participate in grand opening activities of La Misión, the first component of the permanent exhibit, Where Texas Ranching Began.
Hands-on History: Pinch Pots
Date(s):
October 19, 2024
11 a.m.-12 noon. Learn the coil method to create clay pots. Free admission; supplies are limited.
JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE: Espiritu Santo de Zuniga—A Frontier Mission in South Texas
Date(s):
October 24, 2024
5:30 p.m. Tamra Walter discusses archaeological investigations at early Spanish missions located in today’s Victoria County, Texas, and the roots of Texas ranching.
Lecture: Presidio Soldiers or Soldados Flecheros? New Interpretations of Daily Life at the 1721-1726 Site of Presidio La Bahia de Zuniga, Victoria County
Date(s):
October 25, 2024
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October 25, 2024
6 p.m. Brad Jones discusses the complex interplay of identity, class, and practice as presidio inhabitants adapted to living on the Spanish frontier.
Atlatl Turkey Shoot
Date(s):
November 21, 2024
Nov. 21: Throw spears with atlatls and win prizes!
Hands-on History: Native American History
Date(s):
November 26, 2024
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November 27, 2024
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn about Native American history by participating in hands-on activities that celebrate the culture of indigenous people in Texas.
Holiday Artisans Market
Date(s):
December 05, 2024
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Now in its 17th year, the annual holiday market at the Museum of the Coastal Bend features one-of-a-kind gifts from regional artisans and makers.