Hours
Tuesday 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
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.
See the Site
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.
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.
Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy
From Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, learn the stories of the enslaved people in San Felipe de Austin, how history was shaped by them and what more there is yet to uncover about their lives.
Take a Virtual Tour
Explore the site from anywhere with our interactive virtual tour.
Events at San Felipe de Austin
Second Saturdays with Steve: What Was San Felipe de Austin? (At Stephen F. Austin State Park)
Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Join us in the month of September for our monthly Second Saturdays with Steve program!
Second Saturdays with Steve: What Was San Felipe de Austin? (At San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site))
Saturday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Join us in the month of September for our monthly Second Saturdays with Steve program!
From Tree to Paper: Oak Gall ink Making
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Oak Gall or Iron Gall ink is a historic ink made by mixing the tannic acid from the oak gall with a soluble iron solution to produce a black writing ink. Many important historic documents such the Codex Sinaiticus, the Magna Carta, and the United States' Constitution were written using this type of ink. Join us at Villa de Austin on Saturday September 19, where we'll showcase how to turn oak galls into the black writing ink. Hope to see you there.
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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