Virtual Homeschool Class: Cattle Drives

Programs

March 13, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm

Saddle up for a journey back to the heyday of the Texas cattle drives during this free virtual class, designed for homeschool students.

Event Details

From 1866 to 1890, the short but legendary era of the Texas cattle drives shaped the iconic image of the Texas cowboy. Discover who started the drives and why, where the trails led, and what life was really like on the trail. Explore the tough jobs, big risks, and surprising rewards of moving cattle to market—and learn how this gritty chapter helped define Texas.

This class is designed for homeschool participants. Groups can log in from one location or students can log in individually from home. The registration deadline is March 10. Questions? Please email us at Distance.Learning@thestoryoftexas.com.

Registration Instructions

Distance learning program reservations are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The Museum makes all distance learning connections through Connect2Texas, a distance learning service and support partner that is run by Education Service Center Region 11.

To register

  1. Create a free account on Connect2Texas
  2. Click the "Events" tab, select Bullock Texas State History Museum on the program filter, enter March 13, 2026 as the date, then click “Apply” at the bottom

Technical Requirements

Groups can log in from one location or students can log in individually from home. Participants must have a device (computer, laptop, tablet, phone) with internet access, a camera, and a microphone. Our programs are facilitated through Zoom. Connect2Texas ​​provides the connection link once you are registered.

For technical assistance, testing, or to ask questions about connectivity, contact Lori Hamm-Neckar, (817) 740-7516, C2TX@esc11.net.

About Distance Learning

Distance learning with the Museum invites students to explore history through conversations with Museum Educators. These curriculum-enhancing experiences engage students ​​in thinking about Texas history by examining artifacts and primary sources. Programs are designed with pre- and post-viewing activities and a variety of resources aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

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