Hours
Wednesday to Sunday (tickets required)
Visitor Center & Grounds:
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Museum:
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Townsite and Barrington Farm:
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Monday to Tuesday (no tickets required)
Visitor Center & Grounds:
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
All other facilities closed
Tickets
Adult $10
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $8
Children (6-17) $6
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $22, each additional child $1
Adult Tour Group (per person) $8
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
The General Convention, which would decide the fate of Texas, met at Washington in March 1836. People revere Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site as the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. Thereafter, despite great personal risk, the delegates continued meeting until they had drafted a constitution and established the new nation’s first lasting government. The picturesque Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is located on the Brazos River. The expansive grounds provide a beautiful setting for picnicking, sightseeing, and birdwatching. The Star of the Republic Museum, Independence Hall, and Barrington Living History Farm offer the visitor a unique insight into the lives of the people who established the Republic of Texas.
See the Site
Plan Your Visit
Step back in time and explore the birthplace of the Lone Star State.
Educational Programs
Bring your students to where Texas became Texas! Our school programs are designed to align with Texas curriculum standards and provide hands-on learning experiences that bring history to life.
Facility Rentals
We have many options to host your next event.
The Texas Leadership Experience
The Texas Leadership Experience at Washington-on-the-Brazos is a three-day leadership experience designed for corporations, businesses, and civic leaders seeking an engaging and relevant experience for their executives, directors, teams, and high-potential employees.
Washington-on-the-Brazos Complex
Head to our Washington-on-the Brazos Complex landing page see events at all three sites, plan your trip, explore the campus, and learn about education opportunities.
Events at Washington-on-the-Brazos
The Republic of Texas is No More
Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us as we commemorate the 180th anniversary of Texas Statehood with readings of President Anson Jones' speech, and raisings of the American Flag in front of Hatfield's Exchange.
Preparing for a Convention: Making Benches and Chairs
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us as we prepare for the 190th anniversary of Texas Independence. Local carpenter Samuel Heath would have been hard at work 190 years ago making chairs and benches for the delegates to the Convention of 1836. Watch us make a staked leg bench and fix some chairs at the Carpenters Shop.
Echoes of Independence: A Lantern Tour on Texas Independence Day Weekend
Friday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.Join us for a candlelit lantern tour and witness historic scenes surrounding the creation of a new nation at the newly created Washington Townsite Experience.
Washington-on-the-Brazos in the Blog
Rebirth on the Brazos
Another New Beginning: Upgraded Washington-on-the-Brazos Site Brings Texas Republic Era to Life
Independence! A Lone Star Rises
See the independent film, “Independence! A Lone Star Rises” produced by the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Foundation.
Remember The Republic
To this day, the Republic of Texas captures the imagination of people across the globe. On March 2, 1836, the founders set in motion a series of events which created an identity that transcended politics and still lasts with us. Learn about some sites around the state that preserve its legacy.
Support Our Historic Sites
Make a gift to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting the historic sites of the THC.
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