Events At the Haskell House in 2026

Sunday, July 12, 2-3. As part of the CCDC’s popular Clarksville Conversations speakers series, Bob Ward, Chair, Travis County Historical Commission, will talk about the many Austin area freedom communities, including recently discovered communities. Ward is an archeology and history steward and serves on numerous boards including the Texas Historical Commission’s antiquities advisory board, the Austin History Center Association board, the board of governance for Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, and the Preservation Austin board of directors.

August 16. Hours to Come. CCDC’s Annual Ice Cream Social. Bring your homemade ice cream and enter it in the CCDC’s ice cream competition for the chance to become Clarksville’s new King or Queen of Ice Cream. To enter, just show up ready to share your ice cream. There will be store-bought ice cream too.

Sunday, September 20, 1-4. Learn about the fascinating history of historic Clarksville and the Haskell House from a docent. Groove to the soul and R & B music of Soul Man Sam from 2-3. Visit with representatives of organizations in Austin working to preserve and promote Austin’s Black history. Enjoy free snacks. Play yard games. Learn about the CCDC, the oldest community development corporation in the City of Austin.

The Haskell House Will Be Open to Visitors on the following dates, 1-4 p.m.

Admission is free.

Saturday, June 13

Sunday, June 14

Sunday, June 28

Saturday, July 11

Sunday, July 12

Sunday, July 26

Saturday, August 8

Sunday, August 9

Saturday, August 22

Sunday, August 23

Saturday, September 12

Sunday, September 13

Sunday, September 27

Saturday, September 26

Sunday, October 11

Saturday, October 24

Saturday October, 14

Sunday, November 15

Sunday, November 29

(Check back for more dates in 2026.)