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.
Hours
Wednesday to Sunday
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
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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.
San Felipe de Austin History
San Felipe de Austin was founded in 1823 by Stephen F. Austin as the capital of his colony.
Private Event Rentals
We can host events ranging from birthday parties to family reunions, to weddings and more.
Events at San Felipe de Austin
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.
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!
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!
San Felipe de Austin in the Blog
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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.
Flags of the Texas Revolution
Learn about the meaning and significance of the six unique flags flying at the San Jacinto Monument.
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