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Caddo Mounds | Texas Historical Commission Skip to main content Powered by Translate Menu Preserve Preserve Home Archeology in Texas Archeology in Texas Overview Texas Archeology Month Curatorial Facility Certification Marine Archeology Regional Archeology Historic Texas Lands Plaque Texas Archeological Stewardship Network Publications and Resources Public Outreach Materials Archeology FAQ Preservation Programs Preservation Programs Overview Historical Markers Courthouse Preservation County Historical Commission Outreach Museum Services Cemetery Preservation Disaster Assistance State Historic Site Preservation Preservation Tools and Resources Preservation Tools and Resources Overview Caring For Your Historic Property Preservation Boot Camp Designate Historic Properties Designate Historic Properties Overview Historic Texas Cemetery Designation National Register of Historic Places Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks State Antiquities Landmarks Grants, Tax Credits, and Funding Grants, Tax Credits, and Funding Overview Historic Preservation Tax Credits Texas Preservation Trust Fund Certified Local Government Grants Courthouse Grant Program Museum Grants and Fundraising Additional Funding Sources for Preservation Projects Tourism and Economic Development Tourism and Economic Development Overview Texas Main Street DowntownTX Museum on Main Street Texas Heritage Trails Heritage Tourism Texas Treasure Business Awards Preservation Awards Travel Travel Home State Historic Sites TexasTimeTravel.com Restored Historic Courthouses Historic Road Trips Historic Highways Historic Highways Overview Route 66 Bankhead Highway Meridian Highway Del Rio-Canadian Highway East Texas Highway North Texas Highway Old Spanish Trail Highway Researching Roads and Roadside Architecture Sidebar Interests Historic Texas Highway Signage Historic Bridges Historic Bridges Overview Metal Truss Bridges Suspension Bridges Early Reinforced Concrete Bridges Masonry Arch Bridges Post-World War II Bridges in Texas Order Travel Guides Upcoming Events Learn Learn Home Virtual Learning Portal Learning Resources Historic Resources Survey Historic Resources Survey Overview African American Travel Guide Survey Project Survey Tools, Funding, and Publications Military History Military History Overview Military in Spanish Texas Military in Mexican Texas Texas Revolution and Republic Texas in the Mexican War Texas in the Civil War Indian Wars and Texas Texas in the Spanish-American War Texas in World War I Texas in World War II Texas in the Cold War Texas in Recent Wars Military Museums and Programs in Texas Archeological Spotlight Archeological Spotlight Overview La Salle Archeology Projects Red River War Battle Sites Project The 1554 Spanish Plate Fleet Curatorial Facility for Artifact Research Texas Historical Commission Library Real Places Conference Webinars and Workshops Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission Review Review Home eTRAC Federal Project Review Federal Project Review Overview National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Review Process Guidance and Agreement Documents Mitigation Project Review Resource Links Statutes, Regulations, and Rules State Project Review State Project Review Overview Antiquities Code of Texas Antiquities Permits Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Review Courthouse Review and Compliance Preservation Covenants and Easements Statutes, Regulations, and Rules Consultation Process Consultation Process Overview How the THC Reviews Projects What to Send In for Project Review eTRAC: Processing Preservation Applications Regulatory Archeology in Texas Tribal Consultation Guidelines Finding and Hiring a Preservation Consultant Project Review FAQ Certified Local Government Certified Local Government Overview Grants Preservation Plans Reference Center Historic Sites Atlas About About Home Commission Members Quarterly Commission Meetings Career Opportunities Get Involved Get Involved Overview Internship Program Preservation Scholars Program Texas Statewide Preservation Plan Volunteer Vendor Portal Publications and Reports Forms News Contact Us Search Search Search Caddo Mounds State Historic Site More than 1,200 years ago, a group of ancestral Caddo built a village and ceremonial center here. Today, three earthen mounds, still considered sacred to Caddo people, rise from the lush Piney Woods landscape. Learn how the Caddo lived on the land through exhibits and programs. Location 1649 State Hwy. 21 WestAlto, TX 75925936-858-3218Contact usSee map Hours Tuesday to Sunday8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m  Tickets Adult $5Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3Child (6-17) $2Child (5 and under) FreeFamily (2 adults & 1 child) $8, each additional child $1 Programs Guided ToursSchool Field Trips See the site Previous Next 1/10 Plan Your Visit Caddo Mounds State Historic Site is a prehistoric village and ceremonial center located on the original El Camino Real de los Tejas. Plan a Field Trip Guided field trips are scheduled for groups of 15 or more; not counting underaged siblings or chaperones. Caddo Mounds History The Caddo selected this site for a permanent settlement about A.D. 800. Events at Caddo Mounds Nov 2 Caddo Culture Day Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. You are invited to Join Caddo Mounds SHS and Caddo citizens in celebration of Caddo history and contemporary culture. Caddo Culture Day offers entertainment for the whole family. ****Make sure to mark that you are interested in attending this event, so that you see all updates to the event details.**** The Friends of Caddo Mounds will provide lunch for all volunteers! Want to volunteer? Please call 936-858-3218 (Tuesday-Sunday). Scheduled Activities: Welcome 10:00, Friends of Caddo Mounds President Jackie Bullard & Assistant Site Manager Rachel Galan Traditional cooking with Chase Kahwinhut Earles 11:00 AM, Grass House Caddo Stories with Kricket Rhoads-Connywerdy 1:00, location TBA Caddo artist & vendor booths, cultural demonstrations, ancestral technology activities, and more, all day Cultural Demonstrations by: Yonavea Hawkins, Jackie Bullard, others TBA Geocaching, outdoor loom, seed saving & activity backpacks, all day Food Vendor, Tacos Perez (gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian options) Cameras are permitted and lawn chairs and/or blankets are encouraged. *Event Etiquette. Never touch a Native American dancer's regalia. If you feel the need to touch, always ask permission, and be gentle and considerate. Respect the personal space of dancers as you should for anyone else. You'll find that most dancers are friendly and will answer your questions about their regalia. Admission is free, but donations to the Friends of Caddo Mounds, Inc. are appreciated. Ample parking is provided. Caddo Mounds SHS is located 6 miles west of Alto, and approximately 30 minutes from Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Jacksonville, and Crockett, Texas. Call 936-858-3218 for directions or additional information. This year, events are sponsored in part by the Nacogdoches Public Library and the Big Read. Preserve Learn Travel Caddo Mounds Family Day/Kids Festivals/Celebrations Friends of the THC/Historic Sites Special Events Nov 3 Traditional Pottery with Chase Kahwinhut Earles Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Class Four: Firing the Pot - September 14 & 15 Are you interested in the traditional methods of ancient pottery making? This workshop, traditional Caddo Pottery with Chase Kahwinhut Earles, is a rare opportunity to experience the traditions of Caddo pottery from digging the clay to firing the pot. - Workshop Full - Preserve Learn Caddo Mounds Classes/Workshops Friends of the THC/Historic Sites Nov 6 Family Garden Camp - Growing in Snake Woman’s Garden Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. During the fall growing season, Caddo Mounds State Historic Site will host a series of Family Garden programs on six Wednesday mornings. Growing Together in Snake Woman’s Garden will focus on key gardening concepts while weaving in Caddo agricultural culture. Families will learn about the connection between plants, animals, and humans as it relates to growing food, flowers, and herbs. There will be hands-on activities in the garden and opportunities to taste healthy foods, We welcome families to sign up for all 6 sessions, but each day will also be a stand-alone learning opportunity. Each camp has a $10 registration/supply fee per family. If your family plans to attend all six camps there is a $30 registration/supply fee per family for all six camps! Register by calling 936-858-3218. Camp Dates: October 2, 16 & 30; November 6 & 20; and December 4, 2024. Preserve Learn Caddo Mounds Classes/Workshops Family Day/Kids View all Events Caddo Mounds in the Blog The Grass of Home Aug 15, 2024 Grass houses at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site were usually occupied by one or two families. Building them was an effort that involved the whole town.  A Trail Through Texas History: El Camino Real de los Tejas Nov 11, 2021 El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail was designated as part of the National Trails System by the U.S. Congress in 2004, but its story started far earlier, as a series of routes laid by Indigenous Texans and later followed by Spanish colonists, French explorers, Anglo-American settlers, and enslaved people seeking freedom. Historic Road Trip: Nacogdoches and San Augustine Jul 20, 2020 Known as the “Oldest Town in Texas,” Nacogdoches takes immense pride in its history. In fact, the entire downtown is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Nacogdoches honors its heritage through a statue of the city’s founder, Gil Y’Barbo, and numerous historical museums, each conserving a different part of the town’s 241-year legacy. In reality, its settlement is much older—Caddo Indians arrived in this area 10,000 years prior to the city’s establishment. View all Blogs Support Our Historic Sites Make a gift to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting the historic sites of the THC. Donate More Information Connect With Us Friends of Caddo Mounds State Historic Site Rules P.O. 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