Hours
Open Daily
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Last admission at 4:30 p.m.
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
The Presidio, established in 1749 on this site during the Spanish colonial period, was crucial to the development of Texas. Witnessing filibustering expeditions and playing a role in the Mexican war for independence from Spain, the Presidio was the site of the Goliad Massacre on Palm Sunday, March 1836. It played host to one of the bloodiest chapters in Texas' quest for independence from Mexico after the shocking Texian defeat at the Battle of Coleto Creek. The massacre prompted the rallying cry, "Remember Goliad" heard at the Battle of San Jacinto.
See the Site
Plan Your Visit
Find out all there is to do at the site and other area attractions.
Presidio la Bahía History
Presidio La Bahía, designated a National Historic Landmark, is considered the world's finest example of a Spanish frontier fort.
The Quarters
Stay a night or two in one of the few surviving Spanish Colonial Presidios in North America.
School Tours
During the months of March, April and May, Presidio la Bahía offers free admission to 4th and 7th grade social studies students and their teachers.
Reenactor Participant Signup
Learn how to participate in the 40th Annual Goliad Massacre & Living History Program.
Events at Presidio La Bahía
40th Annual Goliad Massacre & Living History Program
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Join us for the 40th Annual Goliad Massacre & Living History Program celebrating the 190th Anniversary of the Goliad Massacre on March 28th and 29th 2026. This annual event features a battle reenactment on Saturday, camp life demonstrations, and a candle light tour on Saturday night. More detail to follow!
Meet a Texas Revolution Reenactor
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Texas Revolution Reenactor Jerry McMahon visits Presidio La Bahia and sets up in our Museum regularly to share his wealth of historical research. Free with paid admission to the museum. Admission is: Adult $5, Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3, Children (6-17) $2, Child (5 and under) Free, Family (2 Adults & 1 Child) $8, each additional Children $1
Military Medicine of the 1836 Goliad Campaign
Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Please join us for two presentations focusing on the Military Medicine of the 1836 Goliad Campaign by renowned US Army Medical Historian and Author Scott C Woodard. Mr Woodward will give two presentations on April 11th, one at 11am and one at 3pm.
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