Saturdays at Victoria College's Museum of the Coastal Bend this summer, kids and families can discover Texas history and explore the stories of kids in the Coastal Bend from prehistoric times through today.

From 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. each Saturday, participants will gain insight into the daily life of a different group of children -- indigenous inhabitants, French colonists, Spanish missionaries, and early ranchers. Enjoy special visits with the Chick-fil-A cow and Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse. See presentations about lifeways traditions by regional historians and local experts.

Best for kids (and kids at heart!) ages 5+. All supplies provided. Suggested donation $5/participant to assist with supply costs. Pre-registration not required.

July 9: A Day at a Spanish Mission - Museum visitors can take part in activities that would have been part of a kid's typical day at a Spanish mission -- learn how to build a jacal, make adobe bricks, grind corn, rope livestock, and design your own brand. See presentations about mission ranching and a demonstration on making corn tortillas.

July 16: A Day Among the Early People of Texas - Museum visitors can take part in activities that would have been part of a kid's typical day 13,000 years ago -- weave a basket or create your own projectile point. See presentations about flint-knapping and fire technology.

July 23: A Day in a Texas Garden - Museum visitors can take part in activities that would have been part of a kid's typical day in Texas history -- plant a seed to take home, and learn about foraging for your own food and provisions. See presentations about backyard gardening and Texas native plants.

July 30: Ships & Cannons - visitors can take part in activities that would have been part of a kid's typical day in Texas history -- be part of a cannon crew, build a boat, and navigate your own voyage. See cannon-firing and steel and flint demonstrations.

Aug. 6: A Day at the Dig Site - visitors can take part in archaeology activities that help us discover Texas history -- dig and screen for artifacts, and keep a log of your finds.

Aug. 13: Texas Ranch Life - visitors can take part in activities that would have been part of a kid's typical day on a Texas ranch -- create a brand, rope a cow, and make butter in a mason jar. See presentations about cowboy gear and life on the cattle trail.