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.
Learning Resources
These educational resources are offered to further develop your classroom curriculum, provide hands-on activities to students, and enrich the story of Stephen F. Austin and the town of San Felipe de Austin.
Events at San Felipe de Austin
National Night Out at San Felipe de Austin
Tuesday 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.Join San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site for a HISTORIC National Night Out celebrating our community!
2nd Annual Hearth Wars: A Period Cooking Competition
Saturday 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Hearth Wars is BACK for it's 2nd annual period cooking competition! Join us on Saturday, October 10th as some of the best cooks in Texas museums face off to see who is the best cook in Austin's Colony!
Chinking and Daubing: Insulating Historic Log Buildings
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.It's that time of the year again, where we will replace the chinking and daubing on one of the villa buildings. Join us on Saturday October 17 and learn about the historic method of insulating log buildings. Guests are encouraged to participate.
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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