Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Last ticket sold at 3:15 p.m.
Tickets
Adult $7
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $6
Child (6-17) $4
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $14, each additional child $1
Surrounded by stately live oaks, Fulton Mansion State Historic Site is located in the resort area of Rockport-Fulton. The house must have appeared incredible in 1877, as it does today, with its mansard roof and ornate trim. Interior gas lighting, flush-toilets, and other refinements were progressive and luxurious elements for this part of Texas history. Fulton Mansion is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Learn about George Fulton’s engineering skills, take a walk through a garden inspired by Harriet’s love of flowers, and hear the stories of living in a grand Victorian villa.
See the Site
Plan Your Visit
Begin your tour at the Fulton Mansion Education and History Center, located behind the mansion at the corner of Henderson and Nancy Ann streets.
Fulton Mansion History
In 1840, East Coast entrepreneur George W. Fulton married Harriet Smith, daughter of powerful Republic-era politician Henry Smith.
Events at Fulton Mansion
Bead Bracelet Workshop
Tuesday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Make Your Own Bead Bracelet with the Little Bay Beaders! ✨ Get creative and design your very own bead bracelet with the Little Bay Beaders, our local beading group! This is a fun, hands-on activity for kids and adults—perfect for ages 6 and up. 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 10 🕐 Time: 1:00–2:30 PM 📍 Location: Multipurpose Room 👧👦 Ages: 6 and up 💲 Cost: $5 per person ✅ Payment: Due upon arrival at the event 📞 To register or for questions: Call Cortney Smith at 361-230-2597 Or call the Front Desk at 361-729-0386 Come bead, chat, and leave with a bracelet you made yourself!
Music at the Mansion
Thursday 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Join us for Music at the Mansion featuring local, live music in a relaxed, family- and pet-friendly setting. Bring your own beverage, cooler, chair, blanket, and picnic basket to enjoy an evening of music under the skies. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended for a comfortable experience! Free event
Guided House Tours
Sunday 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.First Sunday of every month
Join us for an immersive, hour-long walking lecture through the grand Fulton Mansion, exploring its remarkable construction and the powerful partnership of George and Harriet Fulton that made it all possible.
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