Virtual Homeschool Class: French Explorers in Texas
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 10/08/2025
Dive into a Texas-sized story of 17th-century exploration, shipwreck, and discovery during this free virtual class, designed for homeschool students.
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Event Details
Learn about French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle and how he and his sunken ship, La Belle, reshaped Texas history. With a Museum Educator from the Bullock Museum as your guide, investigate artifacts, uncover the impact of La Belle’s sinking, and explore the remarkable technology used to excavate, preserve, and bring the mystery of this 340-year-old ship to life.
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 October 3. Questions? Please email us at Distance.Learning@TheStoryofTexas.com.
Location:
Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States
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The event has already taken place on this date:
10/08/2025
Time:
12:30pm-1:20pm
Price:
FREE
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6-8 years 9-12 years TeenagersWeb Service