Today, Texas Southmost College (TSC) in collaboration with the Texas Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program hosted its annual Living History Day on the South Hall Lawn, offering attendees a journey through historical periods.

Living History Day is a hallmark event for TSC, celebrating global and local historical eras. This year’s festivities featured reenactments that took visitors to times ranging from Ancient Rome to the World Wars.
Attendees were treated to dynamic sword fights, authentic armor displays, and the resounding booms of cannon and musket firings.

A notable highlight was the participation of volunteers from the Palo Alto National Battlefield Historical Park. They conducted live cannon firings and shared insights into the region’s significant historical events, providing a deeper understanding of local history.

TSC instructors and various student clubs also contributed to the day’s success by setting up booths with history-themed games and informational displays. TSC instructors, many dressed in period costumes, engaged with these interactive exhibits, adding to the day’s educational and entertaining ambiance.

Dirk Yarker, a TSC history instructor and co-organizer of the event, emphasized the importance of such immersive experiences. “The driving forces behind organizing this event have been to expose our community to a variety of periods throughout history, providing a diversity of ideas and education in an interactive way,” Yarker stated.