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
Music at the Mansion
Thursday 7 p.m. - 8 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! Food will be available for purchase! Be sure to come early to see the Mansion, dress up, and play lawn games! Schedule: 6-7pm: 1st floor admission 7-8:30: Live music Food Available for Purchase Dress up and get your picture taken in our Victorian outfits!
Victorian Afternoon Tea Party
Saturday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Step back into the gracious rituals of a bygone era and enjoy a traditional Victorian English tea service featuring over 12 tea selections, mimosas, an enchanting professional orchestral violinist, and a touch of lawn-side leisure with croquet games beneath the oaks. Expect charming niceties, sweet conversation, and a proper afternoon worthy of the Mansion’s finest years. Seating Options Harriet’s Dining Room — Table of 10 — $1,250 (Sold as one full table; not individual seats.) Vestibule Gathering — Table of 4 — $500 VIP Reserved Seating Garden View (Elevated Porch) — $100 per seat (8 seats available) VIP Reserved Seating Bay View (Front Porch overlooking the bay) — $100 per seat (5 seats available) General Seating (Outdoor) — $80 per ticket How to Purchase Please call 361-729-0386. You are also welcome to visit us in person at the Mansion to purchase tickets with cash, check, or card. A confirmation email will be emailed to you with your confirmation and receipt. www.friendsofthefultonmansion.com Attire Garden-themed or Victorian-era attire is encouraged (but not required)—and fans are always a wise and wonderful idea should the sun choose to make an appearance. Valet Parking will be available Your invitation is attached. We do hope you’ll join us for this lovely occasion and help us bring the elegance of the Victorian afternoon back to life—one teacup at a time.
Dinner at the Mansion
Friday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Celebrate with your friends and loved ones in elegance and romance at the Fulton Mansion State Historic Site. This ticketed dinner party for 10 guests in the Mansion's historic dining room will celebrate the Fultons' 50th wedding anniversary. Savor a catered meal featuring historic foodways entrees, complemented by live music and charming parlor games. With the soft glow of candlelight and an air of timeless sophistication, this enchanting evening promises unforgettable memories, blending history, romance, and celebration in a truly remarkable setting. Call 361-729-0386 for Tickets.
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