The monument marks the tomb of the men that died during the Dawson Massacre of September 1842 and the ill-fated Mier expedition of November 1842, which resulted in the March 1843 “black bean” incident. Nearby citizens reinterred their remains here in a common tomb so that they can be honored for their sacrifice. The site is now marked by a 1936 Centennial monument.
Hours
Open Daily
Grounds:
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Visitors Center:
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Pets on leash are welcome.
Tickets
Adult $5
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3
Child (6-17) $2
Child (5 and under) Free
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Plan Your Visit
The sites provide daily access to hiking trails, picnic grounds, the Kreische family home, ruins of the brewery, and the visitor center with history exhibits.
Kreische Brewery
Explore the ruins of one of the earliest commercial breweries in Texas.
Events at Monument Hill
History in Play: Cyanotypes
Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Join Sites Educators at the outdoor playscape for a come-and-go activity creating your own sun print photograph.
History in Play: Cyanotypes
Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Join Sites Educators at the outdoor playscape for a come-and-go activity creating your own sun print photograph.
History in Play: Cyanotypes
Sunday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Join Sites Educators at the outdoor playscape for a come-and-go activity creating your own sun print photograph.
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