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.

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Location

317 S. Fulton Beach Rd. 
Rockport, TX 78382 
361-729-0386 
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Hours

Tuesday to Saturday 
10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sunday  
1 p.m.–4 p.m. 

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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

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Programs

School Tours 
Group Tours

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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.

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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

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Victorian Dinner at the Mansion

Saturday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Join us and take part in a long-awaited event as you enjoy delicious Victorian-era inspired entrees in the gorgeous Fulton Mansion dining room. Seats are $150 each, gratuity to the chef is not included. This includes your , appetizer, soup, salad, Surf and Turf entree and dessert. You will be entertained with a magic lantern demonstration. The magic lantern, also known by its Latin name lanterna magica, is an early type of image projector that uses pictures—paintings, prints, or photographs—on transparent plates (usually made of glass), one or more lenses, and a light source.

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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! Event Dates: May 8, June 12, and July 10

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July : Family Craft Workshop : Flags

Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Celebrate history and creativity at Fulton Mansion State Historic Site in Rockport, Texas! Join us for a family-friendly workshop where you can design your own flag—whether it's the American flag to honor Independence Day or one of the six flags that once flew over Texas. This hands-on event is a fun way for all ages to learn about Texas’ rich history while expressing creativity. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a flag that represents your unique style!

Fulton Mansion in the Blog

Historic Road Trip: South Texas Coastal Bend

The Texas coast stretches 350 miles from South Padre Island to the Louisiana border, extending through an array of towns, each with their own rich history. The southern portion of the coast—roughly 100 miles of shoreline between Rockport and South Padre Island—offers travelers a range of heritage tourism opportunities.

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Miss Lee’s Pecan Cookies

Learn how to make your very own historic pecan cookies.

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Fulton’s Silver Returns

In 2014, Fulton descendant Emily Beaman Beals donated several significant artifacts to Fulton Mansion State Historic Site. Learn about the history of these items and how they made their way back to the site.