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
Flags Over Texas
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Come learn about flag symbolism, different groups flags, and then make your own paper flag to take home!
History At Night: Gamblers, Horse Racers, and Sports of All Classes
Thursday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Please join San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site in welcoming Washington-on-the-Brazos Lead Educator Tynan Shadle to our History at Night program on Thursday, March 27th at 6pm.
Women's Work
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Come learn about the jobs and skills traditionally preformed by women during Austin's time!
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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