Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Texas, United States

4.5 (204 reviews) Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ranking #1 in Washington Historic Sites

Great Place to Visit for Texas History

Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site is the lush, 293 acre park where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed in 1836, creating a new nation. Independence Hall, a re-creation of the drafty building where the 59 delegates met to hammer out the document, stands on the original cornerstones. The Star of the Republic Museum tells the story of the decade that Texas was a sovereign nation. Barrington Living History Farm includes the homestead of Texas' final president, Anson Jones, and is a working cotton farm. The vistor's center houses a unique gift shop and a Texas History timeline. Picnic areas are available along the Brazos River.

Address

24300 Park Rd 12, Washington, TX 77880

Mobile

+1 936-878-2214

Website

http://www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/washington-brazos-state-historic-site

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 4:08

User Ratings

4.5 based on (204 reviews)

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5Birmingham_ALKaren 5:00 PM May 20, 2021
Fascinating place where history comes alive
My daughter & I visited in April 2021 with 2 grand-daughters, ages 3 and 5. It was an extremely pleasant day. With little ones who like to run around, there is something for everyone. We walked a bit & listened to the guide who took the group through the beautiful grounds behind the visitors center & told of the drama that is Texas history. We left the group early as the girls were tired of being quiet, but the guide was excellent & I was loving it. The Barrington Living History Farm nearby is very well done and definitely worth a visit, as there is something of interest for kids of all ages. I also strongly recommend the Star of the Republic Museum even if you have children, as the many displays & artifacts bring the history alive. You can go through it as fast or slow as you like. The grounds are immaculate with beautiful trees & wildflowers. Plan for a full day if you have kids as there is a picturesque picnic area with a small playground. We did not bring our lunches, but did enjoy a wonderful late lunch at Bever's Kitchen & Gifts in nearby Chappell Hill. Overall wonderful as you can plan your stay based on the interest of your group.
5Joanne C 5:00 PM May 13, 2021
Great State Park, Great Guide!
Being seniors, we usually we go for the freebies at state parks but decided to pay the $$ to see everything in the park. It was definitely worth the money. Our guide around the grounds was exceptional and knew so much about the history of the park and events that transpired there. It made everything we saw come alive. We also enjoyed going out to the farm and the docents there explained everything there so well. Unfortunately, we arrived at the museum at 4. It was nice to go there last because it gave perspective to everything we had seen and heard all day long. (we were told things to look for in the museum from our first guide). Beware, though, if you go late in the afternoon. We arrived at 4 and started on the ground floor. We were informed by loud speaker at 4:45 that the second floor was closing, so we missed it completely. If you go to the museum in the late afternoon, check out the second floor, first.