From Camino Real to Civil War – East Texas History Program

From Camino Real to Civil War – East Texas History Program

📅 April 25, 2026

⏰ 2-3PM

Cost: Free

📍Mission Dolores State Historic Site

Click for Directions 👉 701 South Broadway St. San Augustine, TX 75972

Step into the past on April 25 from 2:00–3:00 PM at Mission Dolores State Historic Site in San Augustine, Texas, for a fascinating look at how early Texas history connects to the Civil War.

Mission Dolores Site Manager Aaron Gates will explore the vital role of El Camino Real and how this historic route, along with Mission Dolores, influenced movements, strategy, and regional activity during the Civil War in East Texas. This engaging program offers a unique perspective on the intersection of Spanish colonial history and 19th-century conflict.

Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in Texas heritage, this free event provides an opportunity to learn more about San Augustine’s important place in the broader story of Texas and the Civil War.

Join us at Mission Dolores State Historic Site and discover how historic pathways shaped pivotal moments in American history.

Date & Time: April 25, 2:00–3:00 PM
Location: Mission Dolores State Historic Site, San Augustine, TX
Cost: Free

📞 For More Information:
Mission Dolores SHS – 936-275-3815 – amy.kitmacher@thc.texas.gov