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 Plantation offer the visitor a unique insight into the lives of the people who established the Republic of Texas.

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Location

23400 Park Rd 12 
Washington, TX 77880 
936-878-2214 
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Hours

Open Daily 

Grounds 
8 a.m.–5 p.m. 

Visitor Center 
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Tickets

Adult $8
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $7
Child (6-17) $5
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $20, each additional child $1

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Programs

Public Tours  
Special Events  
School Programs 

See the site

Reenactor talking to children inside Independence Hall at Washington on the Brazos
Adult tour at Washington on the Brazos
Outside Independence Hall at Washington on the Brazos
Volunteer demonstrating woodworking at Washington on the Brazos
Reenactors reading a newspaper at Washington on the Brazos
Visitors walking on a path in front of Independence Hall at Washington on the Brazos
Canon demonstration at Washington on the Brazos
Reenactor and child sawing wood at Washington on the Brazos
Reenactor demonstrating making pottery at Washington on the Brazos
Inside Independence Hall at Washington on the Brazos
Reenactor demonstrating food preparation to children at Washington on the Brazos
Visitors walking on a path in front of Independence Hall at Washington on the Brazos
Reenactor talking to children inside Independence Hall at Washington on the Brazos
Adult tour at Washington on the Brazos
Outside Independence Hall at Washington on the Brazos
Volunteer demonstrating woodworking at Washington on the Brazos
Reenactors reading a newspaper at Washington on the Brazos
Visitors walking on a path in front of Independence Hall at Washington on the Brazos
Canon demonstration at Washington on the Brazos
Reenactor and child sawing wood at Washington on the Brazos
Reenactor demonstrating making pottery at Washington on the Brazos
Inside Independence Hall at Washington on the Brazos
Reenactor demonstrating food preparation to children at Washington on the Brazos
Visitors walking on a path in front of Independence Hall at Washington on the Brazos
Visitors walking on a path in front of Independence Hall at Washington on the Brazos

Plan Your Visit

Step back in time and explore the birthplace of the Lone Star State. 

Event in the amphitheater at Washington-on-the-Brazos

Facility Rentals

We have many options to host your next event.

Main Barrington Plantation house.

Barrington Plantation

Discover the final home of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas, now a Living History Farm.

Front of the Star of the Republic Museum

Star of the Republic Museum

The star-shaped museum commemorates the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the last capital of the Republic of Texas.

Events at Washington-on-the-Brazos

Town Company: A game of Money and Real Estate

A unique board game program designed to entertain and teach players about the Town of Washington and its history.

Quill Pen Writing

Try your hand at writing with a quill pen!

Washington-on-the-Brazos in the Blog

Independence! A Lone Star Rises

See the independent film, “Independence! A Lone Star Rises” produced by the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Foundation.

Visit Eight State Historic Sites to Experience the Republic of Texas Era

Step back in time and experience the period of the Texas Republic in person or virtually at one of these Texas Historical Commission state historic sites.

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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Washington-on-the-Brazos History
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