On the edge of the Navasota River, Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site commemorates a place where Confederate Civil War veterans and families reunited from 1889–1946. Today, it remains a gathering place for events and family reunions, and features a 1902 dance pavilion, Civil War-era cannon, and ruins of structures from the “Roaring ‘20s” and Mexia Oil Boom.
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Hours
Open Daily
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Visitor Center:
Tuesday to Saturday
8 a.m.–5 p.m.,
Closed noon–1 p.m.
![tickets icon](/themes/custom/mc_theme/storybook/src/assets/images/icon-ticket.png)
Tickets
Adult $5
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3
Child (6-17) $2
Child (5 and under) Free
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Programs
Self-Guided Tours
See the site
![Main gate](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_01.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=eNYyL2jE)
![Canon](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_02.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=oNy7j29W)
![Stairs to river](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_03.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=IULRUkGq)
![Building](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_04.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=VK3hF7E6)
![Pavilion](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_05.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=X4BnN-xq)
![Pavilion](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_06.jpg?h=3e96d930&itok=JGfF-eT7)
![Chimney](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_07.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=pf_311rF)
![Main gate](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_01.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=eNYyL2jE)
![Canon](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_02.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=oNy7j29W)
![Stairs to river](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_03.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=IULRUkGq)
![Building](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_04.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=VK3hF7E6)
![Pavilion](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_05.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=X4BnN-xq)
![Pavilion](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_06.jpg?h=3e96d930&itok=JGfF-eT7)
![Chimney](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_07.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=pf_311rF)
![Main gate](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_01.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=QofcsPCE)
Plan Your Visit
Visitors to Confederate Reunion Grounds experience a combination of cultural and natural heritage.
![Canon](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-11/Confederate%20Reunion%20Grounds_02.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=J1KOuj0u)
Confederate Reunion Grounds History
With its towering bur oaks and crystal springs, the bend of the Navasota River at the juncture of Jack’s Creek has served as a gathering place since prehistoric times.
Events at Confederate Reunion Grounds
Confederate Reunion Grounds in the Blog
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