Family Day: Badges, Buckles, and Buttons

Learn about the various types of military insignias worn by Mexicans and Texians during the battle of San Jacinto. Educators will talk about the history of accessorizing uniforms for battle, the various meanings of Texas Revolution-specific insignia designs, and the larger importance of symbolism both during and after the battle of San Jacinto. As the educators speak to visitors, they will demonstrate how to create military insignias using gold-foiled cardboard sheets and button-making machines.

When: Saturday, July 5; drop in between 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where: San Jacinto Museum

Age Range: Kids 5+; younger children are welcome, but will need to have an adult to help.

Cost: Free

You may also like the following events from San Jacinto Museum:

• This Saturday, 3rd May, 11:00 am, Family Day: Medicine Making in Channelview
• Next month, 17th May, 05:00 pm, History Under the Star: Brave Boy and Good Soldier - John C. C. Hill with Mary Margaret McAllen in Channelview
• This June, 7th June, 11:00 am, Family Day: Flags of the Texas Revolution in Channelview

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