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March 2021

March 4, 2021 | 10 am

Virtual Storytime: Monarch Migration

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Gather the family in the comfort of your home to enjoy virtual storytimes and demonstrations of hands-on activities for kids of all ages.

Did you know that Texas is home to more butterfly species than any other state? The most well-known, the Monarch Butterfly, is even an official symbol of our great state! Listen in as we read Butterflies Belong Here: A Story of One Idea, Thirty Kids, and a World of Butterflies by Deborah Hopkinson, and learn about this majestic insect, its journey through Texas, and how we can be better neighbors to our winged friends. Butterflies Belong Here is a powerful story of everyday activism and hope. In this moving story of community conservation, a girl finds a home in a new place and a way to help other small travelers.

Program is FREE to the public.

March 4, 2021 | 6:00 PM

Fresh from the Studio

Women & Their Work

Fresh from the Studio invites W&TW artist members to share what they are working on now with you! In this virtual format, artists will share work in progress, newly finished artworks, and recent or upcoming projects. Each presentation will be about 10 minutes with time for your questions and comments after. Fresh from the Studio is your chance to see what is new and hear from contemporary artists in our community. This bimonthly program is free and open to the public.
Fresh from the Studio on March 18th features artists Deborah Cole, Cassie Gnehm and Andrea Muñoz Martinez. Deborah Cole will share images from an ongoing project “Women and Their Art”; Cassie Gnehm will present a few of her finished paintings and current work in the studio; Andrea Muñoz Martinez will give a sneak peek of an ongoing series of paintings and performance art in progress.

March 9, 2021 | 10 am

TEXAS HISTORY TUESDAYS: Spanish Missions in Texas

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Two Opportunities to Connect Online: 10am & 1pm

A museum educator, primary sources, and interesting content is a winning instructional combination. These programs are typically taught to elementary and middle school audiences, but we invite anyone who is looking for an enriching and fun experience to connect with us. Why did the Spanish attempt to build Missions in Texas? What effect did this have on the Native Americans living in Texas? Were these Missions a success or a failure? Explore these questions alongside a museum educator using maps, timelines, and historical information. Program is FREE to the public. Zoom webinar registration required. You'll be able to ask questions during the Q and A at the end of the program. For more information, including registration and extension activities, visit the Bullock Museum website.

March 11, 2021 | 6pm

Workshop: Prevent Trafficking and Exploitation

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Learn what you can do to help.

In conjunction with the exhibit Not Alone: Working Together in the Fight Against Human Trafficking join us for a workshop with representatives from Love146, an organization dedicated to ending human trafficking. The workshop will provide an introduction on the reality of human trafficking and give attendees some tools they can take with them to safeguard their communities. Workshops provide valuable information and practical skills you can apply in your everyday life. This human trafficking 101 session will cover:
  • Common myths about trafficking
  • What is trafficking and who is at risk?
  • Identifying common trafficking red flags and tactics traffickers use to groom and recruit children
  • Discussing practical steps adults and caregivers can take to address the issue.
Program is FREE to the public.

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March 13, 2021 | 5:30PM

Hope for Spring Opening Reception

Neill-Cochran House Museum

Like any Texan, the Neill-Cochran House Museum loves bluebonnets. As spring approaches and we shake off the cold, the one thing we can all count on are the beautiful fields of blue that will pepper the Texas landscape. To celebrate the beauty of the Texas State Flower, the Neill-Cochran House Museum is displaying a collection of local art inspired by the bluebonnet in Hope for Spring: The Flower of Texas.
The artwork will be placed before a jury who will determine three winners and an honorable mention. The winners will be announced at the Opening Reception on March 13, 2021. The Opening Reception is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 5:30 PM and the winners will be announced at 6:30 PM. Still Austin will also be onsite providing delicious cocktails. The reception will take place outside and crowd size will be monitored to ensure that proper social-distancing can be maintained. The museum also requests that all visitors, speakers, and staff wear a mask at all times while on site.

March 14, 2021 | 1:00 PM

Sunday Funday: Family Embroidery with Shannon Downey

Neill-Cochran House Museum

One Sunday of the month, the Neill-Cochran House Museum opens its doors to feature hands-on activities and space to enjoy lunch in the shade. Though this version will be more sanitized and socially-distant than previous iterations, we hope you and your family take the opportunity to come out and do some crafts with us.
Embroidery is not just for grownups, it's for the whole family! Join Shannon Downey and the Neill-Cochran House Museum and start those family embroidery nights!
You will learn about all of the materials and how to use them, how to get set up, designing your piece, how to work with patterns, and backstitch to start. You will be a pro stitcher in no time!
Our monthly Sunday Funday series is free with the price of museum admission. This is a drop-in event; it is not necessary to arrive at 1:00pm nor stay until 4:00pm to enjoy the activity. Though this activity will be taking place primarily outdoors, we still ask that all visitors wear masks at all times on the museum property. The Neill-Cochran House Museum is happy to provide free parking for our guests.

March 16, 2021 | 10 am

Virtual Storytime: El’s Mirror: Celebrating the Black Family

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Gather the family in the comfort of your home to enjoy virtual storytimes and demonstrations of hands-on activities for kids of all ages.

Join us for a special Black History Month program with The George Washington Carver Museum. Follow along as we read El's Mirror by Austin-based authors Ellison and Bavu Blakes. In the story, a young boy, El, faces challenges and learns how to rise above them by reflecting on the people who inspire him. Who inspires you? Who shares your same hobbies and interests? Imagine these inspirational people standing next to you in a mirror as you draw them using the mirror template available in our materials list. Hang your mirror where you can see it daily, always keeping these inspirational people close to your heart.

Program is FREE to the public.

March 17, 2021

Virtual Spring Break 2021

Bullock Texas State History Museum

March 17-19, 2021

Together with family, engage in creative activities to explore your unique self through art, fashion, and history.

Join us virtually for Spring Break at the Bullock from March 17-19. From the comfort of your home, take a peek at select museum artifacts and exhibitions that inspire us to be creative as we connect history with the current day. Gather the family to enjoy storytimes and demonstrations of hands-on activities for kids of all ages.

Program is FREE to the public.

March 18, 2021 | 7pm

New Perspectives: Violence in the Hill Country, The Texas Frontier in the Civil War Era

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Discover the harsh history of the Hill Country.

Historian Nicholas Roland will share an in-depth history of the Civil War era in the Texas Hill Country. In his recent book, Roland analyzes patterns of violence in the Texas Hill Country to examine the cultural and political priorities of white settlers and their interaction with the century-defining process of national integration and state-building in the Civil War era. His work reveals a bitter history of warfare, criminality, divided communities, political violence, vengeance killings, and economic struggle which position the Texas Hill Country as a symbol of the entire Southwest. Our perspectives on the past are always changing. Discover the best new scholarship through lectures and conversations with authors and experts. Educators, to receive CPE credit please email Education@TheStoryofTexas.com.

Your Support Matters

Tickets are $5 for this event. Your ticket purchase directly supports the Bullock Museum's exhibitions and educational programming.

March 23, 2021 | 10:00 AM

TEXAS HISTORY TUESDAYS: La Belle – The Ship That Changed History

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Two Opportunities to Connect Online: 10am & 1pm

A museum educator, primary sources, and interesting content is a winning instructional combination. These programs are typically taught to elementary and middle school audiences, but we invite anyone who is looking for an enriching and fun experience to connect with us. Who was the 17th Century French explorer La Salle? How did the sinking of his ship, La Belle, change the history of Texas? What technological innovations were used to excavate and conserve this ship and its artifacts for over 300 years? Discover the answers to these questions by examining the artifacts found on the ship with a Museum Educator. Program is FREE to the public. Zoom webinar registration required. You'll be able to ask questions during the Q and A at the end of the program.
For more information, including registration and extension activities, visit the Bullock Museum website.
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