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.
Hours
Wednesday 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
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.
School Tours
Our site provides several customized guided tours for adults, schools, and homeschool groups.
Group Tours
We provide guided tours for groups of 10 or more adults by advanced registration during our normal operating hours.
Private Event Rentals
We can host events ranging from birthday parties to family reunions, to weddings and more.
Events at San Felipe de Austin
Militia Day in the Villa
As the summer marches on, come and join the militia! Learn about how the militia functioned and why it was necessary in the time of Stephen F. Austin.
Nature Walk: In the Footsteps of Stephen F. Austin
Please join us at 2pm on Sunday, June 30th for a Nature Walk with our friends at the Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists!
Special thanks to Wade Dillon - Illustration for the Stephen F. Austin artwork!
Independence Day Historic Games
Join us on Independence Day at San Felipe de Austin for your chance to play historic games in outdoor exhibit, the Villa de Austin!
San Felipe de Austin in the Blog
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.
Buried Treasure: The Texas Navy with Author James P. Bevill
Award-winning author James P. Bevill shared this colorful and intriguing story of the newly discovered military insignia of the First Texas Navy with San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site in a webinar as part of San Felipe's History at Night Webinar Series.
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