Events

Campfire Tales at Fort Griffin State Historic Site

Fort Griffin State Historic Site 1701 US-283, Albany, TX, United States

Come out to Fort Griffin and step back in time at our monthly Campfire Tales! Hear history and lore of longhorns, cattle drives, and of a time long ago- right where it happened! Enjoy sitting around a campfire on the Great Western Cattle Trail, listening to true accounts, tall tales, and even a few ghost […]

Education Day at Fort Griffin State Historic Site

Fort Griffin State Historic Site 1701 US-283, Albany, TX, United States

Education day for area schools will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018. If you are a teacher, home school parent, or school administrator wishing to have your students attend our 2018 program, please contact Eric Abercrombie by email or phone.

Fort Griffin Living History Days

Fort Griffin State Historic Site 1701 US-283, Albany, TX, United States

The past will come to life at Fort Griffin State Historic Site on October 12-13, 2018, as living historians gather to portray life at the fort and nearby Wild West town as it was in the 1870's. All are invited to join us from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days for exciting demonstrations, education, and authentic […]

Horns and Tales Longhorn Program at Fort Griffin State Historic Site

Fort Griffin State Historic Site 1701 US-283, Albany, TX, United States

See part of the Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd up close at Fort Griffin, and hear history and tales from the cattle drives and early ranching. Learn about Texas Longhorn cattle and experience a living part of Texas history.  Sponsored by the Texas Historical Commission. Every Saturday in October at 2:00 PM