On a chilly April afternoon in 1836, this strip of coastal prairie rang with the boom of cannon, crack of musket fire, and shouts of “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember La Bahia!” Despite being outnumbered, Gen. Sam Houston’s army of settlers, Tejanos, and foreign volunteers decisively defeated Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna’s forces and won Texas’ independence. Today, the 1,200-acre site, San Jacinto Museum, and the 567-foot-tall San Jacinto Monument celebrate their sacrifice and victory.
Hours
Battleground
Open Daily
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Monument and Museum
Open Wednesday to Sunday
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tickets
Grounds are free to visit
Monument:
Adults $14
Children (11 and younger) $6
Seniors/Veterans: $10
Groups: Contact San Jacinto
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
See the site
Plan Your Visit
Take a self-guided driving tour of the battlefield, hike, birdwatch, fish, visit the 567-foot-tall monument, and explore the museum.
San Jacinto Battleground History
On April 21, 1836, General Houston and his men defeated the Mexican army after an 18-minute battle at this site.
Field Trips
Field trips are offered Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and usually last two hours.
Event Rentals
Host your next Special Event at the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield!
Volunteer
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with educational programs, period acting and history reenactment, prairie restoration, site maintenance, photography, woodworking, and more.
Scout Programs
We offer programs designed especially for the Cub Scout Texas Badge and the Girl Scout Playing the Past Badge.
Events at San Jacinto Battleground
Bird Watching at the Battleground
Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.From the 1,210-foot long marsh trail and boardwalk, visitors will spot coastal birds like the Red-winged Blackbird, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Mottled Duck, Osprey, and White Pelican as well as other wetland denizens such as the River Otter.
Foraging San Jacinto with Dr. Merriwether Vorderbruggen
Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.On Saturday, December 7, foraging expert Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen of Foraging Texas will lead a guided walk at the Battleground and teach participants how to find and identify wild edible plants. Space is limited, so get your tickets today!
San Jacinto Family Day: Corn Husk Angels
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Kids had to make their own toys on the Texas frontier, and a corn husk doll was a staple of a Texas childhood in the 1830s. Join us to learn about dolls on the frontier and make your own holiday corn husk angel to take home.
San Jacinto Battleground in the Blog
Flags of the Texas Revolution
Lots of places in Texas fly six flags, but the six flags flying in front of the San Jacinto Monument are unique. Instead of the traditional six flags of Texas, we fly six flags that represent key sites from Texas’ struggle for independence. Here’s a little more about each of the six flags, and the six sites they represent.
The Past, Present, and Future of San Jacinto
In this online program, experts from the San Jacinto Battleground and Museum discuss how the site has changed over the last 150 years and what developments are ahead to continue interpreting it into the future.
First Official Baseball Game at San Jacinto
On San Jacinto Day in 1868, the Battleground was the site of one of the first official baseball games in Texas.
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