Richmond residents can experience a bit of Texas history and culture this weekend. See what is on the calendar in the Fort Bend County seat:
Saturday
African-American Cowboys
In honor of Black History Month, visitors learn about the rich legacy of African-American cowboys at George Ranch Historical Park and explore their lasting contributions. African-Americans made up the primary percentage of the Jones-Ryon-Davis-George cowboy force and were responsible for the annual cattle roundups and cattle management, including branding, tagging, herding and doctoring.
9a.m.-5p.m. Free (children age 4 and younger), 45 (ages 5-15), $9 (seniors age 62 and older), 410 (adults). George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762, Richmond. 281-304-0218. www.georgeranch.org
Playing the Past workshop
Children are invited to the Fort Bend Museum for a variety of activities, including making butter, grinding corn and historic games. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free (members and children age 4 and younger), $3 (ages 5-15), $4 (Seniors age 62 and older), $5 (adults), plus $2 supply fee.
Fort Bend Museum, 500 Houston St., Richmond. 281-342- 6478. www.fortbendmuseum.org
Sunday
‘Texas, Our Texas’
The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra continues its 25th season with a performance both written and performed by living composers and artists from Texas.
2 p.m. $5 (attendees age 12 and younger), $10 (teens), $15 (adults); discounts are available for college students, seniors, military personnel and groups of 10 or more. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford. 281-276-9642. www.fbso.org
