Public and Adult Group Tours

West Side Stories: Navarro’s Tejano Treasure
Capacity: Up to 30 visitors
Timing: approximately 1 hour; Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Families $8, adults $5, seniors, veterans, and teachers, $3, youth $2, ages 5 and under, free; Adult groups of 10 or more: $3 per person

Step into the last remnant of the historically Mexican west side of San Antonio and learn about life in the old Laredito neighborhood. This unique adobe home belonged to Jose Antonio Navarro, one of two Tejanos to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence. During this self-guided experience, visitors will learn about the architecture, Navarro and his family, and the roles that Tejanos played in the Texas Revolution. Walk-ins only; advanced reservations are not needed.

School Tours

Navarro, A Friend to Texas
Grades: K-2nd
Capacity: 5-60 students
Timing: 1.5 hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost: $1 per student (limited funding available from Friends of Casa Navarro to cover student fees), One chaperone for every 10 students is free; additional adults are $3 each. 

Designed for students in grades K–2, this interactive field trip introduces young learners to José Antonio Navarro and daily life in 19th-century San Antonio through four rotating, hands-on stations. As they explore Navarro’s historic home, students learn about his role in signing the Texas Declaration of Independence, ranching and entrepreneurship, family and community, and Tejano foodways. Activities encourage creativity, movement, and comparison between past and present, making history engaging and accessible for early learners.

Navarro, Life and Legacy 
Grades: 3rd-6th
Capacity: 5-60 students
Timing: 1.5 hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost: $1 per student (limited funding available from Friends of Casa Navarro to cover student fees), One chaperone for every 10 students is free; additional adults are $3 each. 

This station-based field trip invites students to explore José Antonio Navarro’s 19th-century home while completing a guided workbook. Through four rotating stations, students examine Navarro’s political career, relationships, and entrepreneurial activities, as well as the history of the Tejano community of Laredito. Activities emphasize critical thinking, sequencing, and geography as students connect Navarro’s life to the broader history of San Antonio. Hands-on building activities, such as adobe brick making or jacal wall construction, may be added upon teacher request.

Navarro, A Tejano Patriot 
Grades: 7th-8th
Capacity: 5-60 students
Timing: 1.5 hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost: $1 per student (limited funding available from Friends of Casa Navarro to cover student fees), One chaperone for every 10 students is free; additional adults are $3 each. 

This self-guided field trip allows students to independently explore José Antonio Navarro’s 19th-century home while completing a critical-thinking workbook. Students examine Navarro’s political career, personal relationships, and entrepreneurial work, as well as the history of the Tejano neighborhood of Laredito. This visit encourages observation, analysis, and historical interpretation through student-led exploration. Optional hands-on activities, such as adobe brick making or jacal wall construction, may be added at the teacher’s request.

Navarro, A Revealing History 
Grades: 9th-12th
Capacity: 5-60 students
Timing: 1.5 hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost: $1 per student (limited funding available from Friends of Casa Navarro to cover student fees), One chaperone for every 10 students is free; additional adults are $3 each. 

This self-guided field trip allows students to explore José Antonio Navarro’s 19th-century home while completing a scavenger hunt–style workbook. Students analyze Navarro’s legacy as a key figure in the creation of Texas and examine how his actions continue to shape the state today. The visit also explores the historic Tejano neighborhood of Laredito through its foodways, architecture, and leisure activities, encouraging students to connect local history to broader historical themes. Optional hands-on activities, such as adobe brick making or jacal wall construction, may be added at the teacher’s request.

Tour Reservations

Tour reservations should be made at least two weeks in advance by calling 210-226-4801, emailing casa-navarro@thc.texas.gov, or completing this tour request form.

If your group is looking for a specialized tour experience, contact the site directly to inquire about customizing your tour.

 

School Outreach

School outreach programs are free and can be booked year-round. Availability depends on site staff availability. 

Adobe and Earthen Architecture
Jose Antonio Navarro’s 19th century home consists of buildings constructed of adobe, a historic building method used greatly in Tejano neighborhoods such as Laredito where Navarro’s home is found. Students will learn about the process of creating, molding, and drying adobe then get the chance to create their own miniature adobe bricks or jacal wall. 

Paraphs and Signatures 
One of the most notable accomplishments of Jose Antonio Navarro is his signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836 at Washington on the Brazos. In this interactive activity students will learn about paraphs, a flourish that was typically added to a signature to make it unique and uncopiable. Students will then get to practice signing their own name using a fountain pen and ink and create a paraph of their own.

Parking 

Designated parking spots for visitors to Casa Navarro are available in the parking lot across from the entrance.   

Nearby Attractions 

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