Starr Family Home State Historic Site

06/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our beeswax candle making program! Your support of local history means so much to us & we're grateful you chose to spend part of your weekend with us.

Couldn't make it? We'd love to see you at a future program! Check out our Events tab here on Facebook or visit the Texas Historical Commission's website to discover events at more than 40 historic sites across Texas: https://thc.texas.gov/events

06/05/2026

Homeschoolers: Come see us today & tomorrow at the Texas Homeschool Expo in Hurst! It’s going to be a lot of fun!!

Whether you homeschool now, plan to start, or just want more information, the 2026 Texas Homeschool Expo - DFW is the place to find resources, support, and connection!

*Meet over 90 exhibitors and explore curriculum, local organizations, museums and attractions, online programs, and much more.
*Learn, ask questions, and get hands-on in over 40 workshops and sessions by education professionals and experienced homeschool parents.
*Bring the kids for free programs teaching dance, music, language, and more.

All this for only $5/day for adults, and free admission for kids! Follow the event page for regular updates and information.

06/05/2026

This month, we're taking a broader look at what an entire meal, specifically breakfast, might have looked like in the late 1800s rather than focusing on a single dish, as we usually do.

The following menu comes from The Whitehouse Cookbook (1913):

*Stewed Peaches
*Fried Mush
*Frogs' Legs Fried
*Tomato Sauce
*New Boiled Potatoes
*French Rolls
*Wheat Bread
*Coffee

If you could sit down to this breakfast, what would you put on your plate first?

06/03/2026

This week's pieces of the past features another small white pitcher that would be perfect for displaying fresh flowers!

05/29/2026

This week’s featured historic recipe comes from Mrs. Beeton’s Everyday Cookery (1893): Apples Stewed and Custard.

"8 good sized apples, the rind of 1/2 lemon, 1/2 lb of sugar, 3/4 pint of water, 1/2 pint of custard. Pare and take out the cores of the apples without dividing them, and if possible, leave the stalks on; boil the sugar and water together for 10 minutes; then put in the apples with the lemon-rind, and simmer gently until they are tender, taking care not to let them break. Dish them neatly on a glass dish with the stalks upwards, reduce the syrup by boiling it quickly for a few minutes; let it cool a little, then pour it over the apples. Have ready 1/2 pint of custard made by the recipe for Boiled Custard; pour it round, but not over, the apples when they are quite cold, and garnish with a little bright-couloured jelly and some blanched almonds. Time: 20-30 minutes."

I don’t know about you, but this sounds a bit more tempting than pigeon pie for a spring picnic!

05/27/2026

This week’s Pieces of the Past feature highlights a small white pitcher with a simple, classic look. It measures about 3 inches tall, making it a petite but charming piece. The sides show raised designs of people & trees, adding a bit of detail without being too busy.

05/26/2026

This summer, embark on a historic journey through time with our camps and programs at the Texas Historical Commission's state historic sites! Immerse your young historians in a unique blend of education and adventure, where the past comes to life. Some sites even offer opportunities for you to join in the fun!

Find the closest camp near you and register today at https://loom.ly/Pwe1phY

05/24/2026

Visit a THC state historic site from Memorial Day through Labor Day, snap a photo, and enter for a chance to win. One photo per entry, with multiple drawings throughout the summer. Visit more sites to increase your chances. Learn more and enter: https://bit.ly/snapshot2026