Commemorating the location where, in 1823, Stephen F. Austin established a headquarters for his colony in Mexican Texas, San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site and museum share the stories of early settlers in this region. Today, visitors can walk in the footsteps of these early pioneers at what was the social, economic, and political center of American immigration to Texas before independence. San Felipe de Austin didn't survive the war for Texas independence—it was burned by its own residents as they evacuated during the Runaway Scrape of 1836.

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Location

220 2nd St. (Mailing: P.O. Box 17) 
San Felipe, TX 77473 
979-885-2181 
Contact us
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Hours

Wednesday to Sunday 
9 a.m.–5 p.m. 

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Tickets

Adult $10
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $8
Child (6-17) $5
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $22, each additional child $1

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Programs

Public Tours  
Special Events  
School Programs  

Visitor watching a cooking demonstration at San Felipe de Austin

Plan Your Visit

Our state-of-the-art museum has many exhibits such as a field desk that belonged to Stephen F. Austin, an 1830s printing press, and many artifacts recovered during archeological excavations.

Canon being fired at San Felipe de Austin

San Felipe de Austin History

San Felipe de Austin was founded in 1823 by Stephen F. Austin as the capital of his colony.

Map plaza at San Felipe de Austin

Private Event Rentals

We can host events ranging from birthday parties to family reunions, to weddings and more.

Events at San Felipe de Austin

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Textile Dyeing

Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us as we experiment with a few period dyes on some of our textile items. Dyes to be tested include indigo and cochineal. Learn about where these dyes come from, how they are processed, and the wide range of colors you can get from a single dye.

Woodgrain print with information about small buisness Saturday program at San Felipe de Austin on top.  The event is May 10th from 10am - 4pm and the permits will be doctor, merchant, and tavern owner at this time.

Small Buisness Saturday - Permits!

Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Just like today, businesses in San Felipe de Austin in 1830 had to get a permit to operate. On June 6, 1831, the Ayuntamiento was given the authority to enforce that every business must have a license, and we are going to put you through the paces to earn yours!

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Free Admission for Moms - Mother's Day Sunday

Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Please join us on Mother's Day Sunday as we welcome all those who provide a motherly figure in a person's life to tour our museum free of charge!

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The Descendants of Austin's Old 300

The Descendants of Austin's Old 300 held its first meeting on June 27, 1987 at the Stephen F. Austin State Park in San Felipe, underneath the oak tree where the bench now sits. Their main objective was, and still is, to inspire current and succeeding generations to preserve memories of the spirit, courage, and character of the men and women who came to Texas as part of Stephen F. Austin's first colony. This is the reason the organization has donated the benches at San Felipe de Austin and at Freedom Park in West Columbia.

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