Family Day: Make a Shako

Name: Family Day: Make a Shako
Start: 2025-09-06T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-06T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 1 Monument Cir, La Porte, TX, United States, Texas 77571

Schedule

Sat Sep 06 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1 Monument Cir, La Porte, TX, United States, Texas 77571 | Channelview, TX

The shako – a tall, cylindrical military cap with a visor – was an important part of military uniforms in the 19th and early 20th centuries. These hats were often decorated with various ornaments of metal, fabric, and feathers, as well as various symbols related to the country’s military. Learn more about this unique part of the military uniform and decorate your own shako to take home.
When: Saturday, September 6; drop in between 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: San Jacinto Museum
Age Range: Kids 5+; younger children are welcome, but will need to have an adult to help.
Cost: Free