News / Press Releases
01 Dec2015
Celebrate the Holidays Texas-Style at Campfire Christmas
RICHMOND – Visit “Christmases Past” at the George Ranch Historical Park’s annual Campfire Christmas event. Set for December 11, 12, 18 and 19, Campfire Christmas is an unforgettable evening of hearty food, Texas traditions and Christmas cheer on the Ranch. First, guests will enjoy a multi-era holiday meal complete with 1930s cowboy music. After...20 Nov2015
Hammering through History: Forge Welding Demonstration on Nov. 28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RICHMOND – It’s definitely not your typical desk job: When Robert Swim gets to work each day, he picks up his hammer, dusts off an anvil and heats the forge to a blazing temperature. But he’s doing so much more than playing with fire for a living: He’s connecting with...21 Oct2015
Trick or Treat through History at George Ranch Historical Park
Press Release Contact: Jennifer Farrell | 281-382-0219 (cell) TRICK OR TREAT THROUGH HISTORY AT GEORGE RANCH HISTORICAL PARKSpooky dinner + nighttime walking tour also offered at ‘Ghosts and Grub’ event RICHMOND – Explore the spooky side of history on Saturday, October 31 at the George Ranch Historical Park! The Park will be open to...15 Oct2015
Visit ‘Christmases Past’ at Annual Campfire Christmas Event
Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Jennifer Farrell281-382-0219 (cell) VISIT CHRISTMASES PAST AT GEORGE RANCH HISTORICAL PARK’SANNUAL CAMPFIRE CHRISTMAS EVENT RICHMOND – Visit “Christmases Past” at the George Ranch Historical Park’s annual Campfire Christmas event. Set for December 11, 12, 18 and 19, Campfire Christmas is an unforgettable evening of hearty food, Texas traditions and...21 Sep2015
32nd ANNUAL TEXIAN MARKET DAYS FESTIVAL BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE AT GEORGE RANCH HISTORICAL PARK
Battle reenactments, hands-on activites, music, food, artisans, and more! Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. RICHMOND, TX – Light the fire and sound the cannons! Set for Saturday, October 24, the 32nd annual living history festival treats visitors to the sights, sounds, smells and activities of more than 100...14 Sep2015
Learn How to Dye Cloth the Old-Fashioned Way
Learn how to dye cloth the old-fashioned way – with items you can find at a regular grocery store! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 14, 2015 Contact: Jennifer Farrell | 281-382-0219 RICHMOND – Join us at the George Ranch Historical Park on Saturday, September 26 for a special hands-on activity featuring historic cloth-dyeing techniques. The event...18 Aug2015
Labor Day BBQ Bash
Press Release: Labor Day at the GRHP MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Farrell | jfarrell@fortbendmuseum.org | 281-382-0219 RICHMOND – A national holiday since 1894, Labor Day was created to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of American workers. Visit the George Ranch Historical Park on Saturday, September 5 or Monday, September 7 to celebrate your three-day...01 May2015
Father’s Frontier Survival Class
George Ranch Historical Park Offers Unique Twist on Surviving the Great Outdoors Geared Especially for Dads Saturday: June 20, 2015 at 11 am and 2 pm Dad has fixed it, cured it, found it and built it for you all these years, but can he survive on the wild frontier? Don’t chance it! Treat...18 Feb2015
SPRING BREAK: A FARM TO TABLE CELEBRATION
Take an adventure into 100 years of farming, cooking, playing and eating on the wild frontier at George Ranch Historical Park March 7, 10 – 14 and 17 – 21, 2015 Fast food, microwave dinners, grocery stores, ordering online. There are many ways we conveniently get our food in the modern world. But do...09 Oct2014