A rancher, merchant, and one of only two native-born Texans to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence, José Antonio Navarro was a leading advocate for Tejano rights. Casa Navarro State Historic Site celebrates his life at his original 1850s adobe and limestone home, a historic jewel among its urban surroundings.

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Location

228 S. Laredo St. 
San Antonio, TX 78207 
210-226-4801 
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Hours

Tuesday to Sunday
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 

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Tickets

Adult $5
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3
Child (6-17) $2
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $8, each additional child $1

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Programs

Guided Tours 
School Field Trips

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Plan Your Visit

Casa Navarro is situated in the heart of old San Antonio, in what used to be a thriving Tejano neighborhood known as Laredito.

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Casa Navarro History

José Antonio Navarro was an influential political figure during the momentous 55 years (1810–1865) when Texas’ destiny was forged. 

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Event Rentals

Rent this unique historic site, in the heart of San Antonio, for your next event.

Events at Casa Navarro

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Casa and the Camino: Archeology Day

Saturday 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join Casa Navarro as we celebrate archeology month and examine artifacts from Jose Antonio Navarro’s ranch in Atascosa County and discuss how these artifacts were found and what they may have been used for.

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Calaveras Poem Workshop

Tuesday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

To celebrate Dia de los Muertos, Casa Navarro is having a calavera poem writing workshop on October 29th! Bring your family & friends and create calaveras about each other! This is also a fun activity for date night!

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Chicano Art in San Antonio

Learn about the life of famed San Antonio artist Jesse Treviño in this Texas history webinar hosted by Casa Navarro State Historic Site.

Tejano Patriot: A Discussion with Author Art Martinez de Vara

Join Casa Navarro State Historic Site Manager Georgia Ruiz Davis as she discusses the legacy of Jose Francisco Ruiz, an important figure in Texas history. She is joined by author Art Martinez de Vara, who has produced the first full-length biography about Ruiz.

A Land So Strange: Cabeza de Vaca’s Journey Across Sixteenth Century America

On October 8, 2020, Casa Navarro State Historic Site hosted a virtual discussion between site manager Georgia Ruiz Davis and author Andrés Reséndez. They discussed Reséndez's book, A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca.