A few notices related to Native American/American Indian Heritage in the Central Texas area.
- First, American Indian Heritage Day, September 26, 2025 at the Bullock Museum in Austin, Texas (more details below).
- Second, the grand opening of the Native American Cultural Center, Sat. from 12-2PM on September 27, 2025 at 3100 E. 4th St. #118, Austin, Texas.
- Third, the October 4th and 5th, 2025 Indigenous Cultures Institute Sacred Springs Powwow at the Meadows Center, 201 San Marcos Springs Drive in San Marcos, Texas.
- Fourth, is the Austin Powwow on November 22, 2025 at the Travis County Expo Center.
All of these events are super exciting and profoundly hopeful. They signal resilience and continuity in a time when so many of our institutions are unraveling under political strain. These spaces of gathering, remembrance, and joy remind us that Indigenous presence and leadership are not only alive but thriving, carving out places for cultural expression, healing, and education.
Attending, supporting, and amplifying these events affirms that we are committed to a future where Indigenous histories and cultures are not marginalized, but honored at the very center of our shared Texas story.
-Angela Valenzuela
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AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE DAY September 26, 2025—Bullock Museum, Austin, Texas 10AM-2:30PM
September 26, 2025 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Join the Bullock Museum and the Native American Cultural Center in a celebration of the 13th Annual American Indian Heritage Day!
Event Details
With House Bill 174, the Texas State Legislature named the last Friday in September American Indian Heritage Day, which recognizes the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities and leaders have made to the state. The Bullock Museum, in partnership with Native American Cultural Center, celebrates our community's Indigenous cultures with its special American Indian Heritage Day program.
The day will feature a range of activities, with dancing and drumming performances and interactive experiences for school groups at the Museum. For those joining virtually, there will be digital learning resources and a livestream of the performance at 12 p.m.
Celebrating in the classroom?
Schedule of Events
Program for School Groups and Museum Visitors
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Learn about the diversity and rich legacy of Native Americans living in Texas today.
Discover cultural traditions at hands-on activity stations.
Enjoy dancing and drumming performances by the Native American Cultural Center in the Museum Grand Lobby.Performances: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 12 to 12:30 p.m.
School Groups
Introduce your students to American Indian cultures through first-hand experiences. Space is limited, so sign up early. Reservations open August 4. Make a field trip reservation to attend this FREE program. Email reservations@thestoryoftexas.com or call (512) 463-6712 with any questions.
Please note:
Homeschool information: Homeschool groups are welcome on American Indian Heritage Day and may receive school group rates without assembling a group of 10. Make a field trip reservation at least two weeks in advance in order to receive our school group rate of complementary exhibition admission for teachers and students, regardless of the number of people in your group. Questions? Email reservations@thestoryoftexas.com or call (512) 463-6712.
Arriving at the Museum without a reservation? You are still invited to participate in the activities, which will be free with exhibition admission. Please visit the Ticketing counter upon arrival.
Parking information: The underground parking garage entrance is located on 18th Street on the south side of the Museum. The cost is $15 for full-day parking (no re-entry). We suggest carpooling, if possible, as the garage can fill to capacity on special days like American Indian Heritage Day.
Celebrate in the Classroom
The day will feature a range of on-demand resources that celebrate the traditional and contemporary performance arts of Texas's American Indian groups, including dancing performances, a curator talk, storytelling, artmaking, and learning activities to explore at home or in school. Join our livestream on the Bullock Museum YouTube channel at 12 p.m. to virtually attend the performance.
Missed the event? The livestream video will remain available on the Bullock Museum YouTube channel.
Educators: To receive CPE credit, email Education@TheStoryofTexas.com
Your Support Matters
Every donation directly supports our ability to provide our communities with outstanding opportunities that educate, engage, and encourage a deeper understanding of Texas. Support our future with a tax-deductible donation.
Enjoy discounts, exclusive programs, free access to exhibitions year-round, and much more by becoming a member of the Bullock Museum.
The Bullock Museum, a division of the Texas State Preservation Board, is funded by Museum Members, donors, and patrons, the Texas State History Museum Foundation, and the State of Texas.
School Programs are generously funded by Featured sponsor The Marie M. and James H. Galloway Foundation and Contributing sponsor The Honorable Kent R. Hance.
September 26, 2025 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Join the Bullock Museum and the Native American Cultural Center in a celebration of the 13th Annual American Indian Heritage Day!
Event Details
With House Bill 174, the Texas State Legislature named the last Friday in September American Indian Heritage Day, which recognizes the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities and leaders have made to the state. The Bullock Museum, in partnership with Native American Cultural Center, celebrates our community's Indigenous cultures with its special American Indian Heritage Day program.
The day will feature a range of activities, with dancing and drumming performances and interactive experiences for school groups at the Museum. For those joining virtually, there will be digital learning resources and a livestream of the performance at 12 p.m.
Celebrating in the classroom?
Schedule of Events
Program for School Groups and Museum Visitors
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Learn about the diversity and rich legacy of Native Americans living in Texas today.
Discover cultural traditions at hands-on activity stations.
Enjoy dancing and drumming performances by the Native American Cultural Center in the Museum Grand Lobby.Performances: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 12 to 12:30 p.m.
School Groups
Introduce your students to American Indian cultures through first-hand experiences. Space is limited, so sign up early. Reservations open August 4. Make a field trip reservation to attend this FREE program. Email reservations@thestoryoftexas.com or call (512) 463-6712 with any questions.
Please note:
Homeschool information: Homeschool groups are welcome on American Indian Heritage Day and may receive school group rates without assembling a group of 10. Make a field trip reservation at least two weeks in advance in order to receive our school group rate of complementary exhibition admission for teachers and students, regardless of the number of people in your group. Questions? Email reservations@thestoryoftexas.com or call (512) 463-6712.
Arriving at the Museum without a reservation? You are still invited to participate in the activities, which will be free with exhibition admission. Please visit the Ticketing counter upon arrival.
Parking information: The underground parking garage entrance is located on 18th Street on the south side of the Museum. The cost is $15 for full-day parking (no re-entry). We suggest carpooling, if possible, as the garage can fill to capacity on special days like American Indian Heritage Day.
Celebrate in the Classroom
The day will feature a range of on-demand resources that celebrate the traditional and contemporary performance arts of Texas's American Indian groups, including dancing performances, a curator talk, storytelling, artmaking, and learning activities to explore at home or in school. Join our livestream on the Bullock Museum YouTube channel at 12 p.m. to virtually attend the performance.
Missed the event? The livestream video will remain available on the Bullock Museum YouTube channel.
Educators: To receive CPE credit, email Education@TheStoryofTexas.com
Your Support Matters
Every donation directly supports our ability to provide our communities with outstanding opportunities that educate, engage, and encourage a deeper understanding of Texas. Support our future with a tax-deductible donation.
Enjoy discounts, exclusive programs, free access to exhibitions year-round, and much more by becoming a member of the Bullock Museum.
The Bullock Museum, a division of the Texas State Preservation Board, is funded by Museum Members, donors, and patrons, the Texas State History Museum Foundation, and the State of Texas.
School Programs are generously funded by Featured sponsor The Marie M. and James H. Galloway Foundation and Contributing sponsor The Honorable Kent R. Hance.
