On Feb 17th the Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center will be hosting their annual "Texas Heritage Day". This is a "living history" event with many demos on how stuff used to be done pre-1880. It's a fun times and a lot of tips for living without electricity can be picked up (not to mention assorted free samples of dutch-oven cooking!).

Unless it's pouring rain I'll be there with family in tow. Anyone else interested in meeting there? If so we can set up a time/place. It is a very kid-friendly event with lots of hands-on crafts for them to try but also plenty of fire and black powder for the adults.

-Blast



From their flyer:
February 17, 2007 Texas Heritage Day at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble Texas 77338- about 1 1/2 miles west of Hwy 59, off of FM 1960 (near North side of Bush Intercontinental Airport of Houston). The event is open to the public from 10-4 and brings on average 2,500-4000 visitors. A big invitation goes out to any and all Texas history re-enactors to help bring this event together! Texas time-line: pre-historic, Spanish, French, Mexican, Texian; Colonization, Revolution, Republic, State, Civil War, Reconstruction; Texas up to 1880. For re-enactors wishing to stay Friday and/or Saturday night, sites for period camping are available. We can accommodate several over-nighters in the park's tents and homestead structures. Families are most welcome to stay as well. Modern restrooms and showers are located near campsites. We have plenty of hay, fire rings and firewood to help make the stay enjoyable. Just please pre-register with us first to make sure there is still room! Contact Anita Howlett at 281.446.8588 or email ahowlett@hcp4.net For more information on the park, it's programs and people please visit: www.cp4.hctx.net/jones or call us at 281.446.8588 --Anita and Mike Howlett This event is rated 3½.