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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. 

Discover the leadership characteristics that shaped a nation at Washington-on-the-Brazos in March 1836. These timeless principles are as relevant today as they were over 180 years ago. 

Through immersive historical site visits and expert-led instruction, participants will explore the debates and decisions that changed the course of history on an international stage. Gain insights from early Texas leaders like Lorenzo de Zavala, George Childress, Sam Houston, and more. 

Key Features: 

  • Three Targeted Learning Modules: Explore leadership principles through immersive historical experiences and expert-led instruction. 
  • Experienced Historians and Leadership Specialists: Learn from professionals with deep knowledge of both history and leadership. 
  • Stand Where a Nation Was Born: Gain firsthand experience at the historical site of Washington-on-the-Brazos. 
  • Reflect Upon Newly Gained Insights: Apply leadership lessons to your own professional and personal life. 

2025 Schedule coming soon!

Hotel Registration

The Hilton College Station & Conference Center is providing a discounted group rate to all conference registrants. Participants are required to secure their own hotel accommodations for the workshop. Please use the following information to make your reservations by September 24:

  • Reservations can be made by calling 979-693-7500 or 800-HILTONS
  • Make sure to use the group code: 920 (failure to use this code will prevent you from receiving the discounted rate)
  • Your unique booking link can be found at https://group.hilton.com/42qloy

For additional information about accommodations, please email Jonathan Failor or call 936-878-2214 ext. 226.

Texas Leadership Experience

Several people seated at tables inside a wooden 19th century structure. Participants engage in a group discussion during The Texas Leadership Experience at Washington-on-the-Brazos.
A man gives a lecture standing in front of a screen. A presenter delivers insights on leadership.
Several people seated around a table having a discussion. Attendees reflect on historical lessons and their modern applications.
People walking along a gravel path in nature. Attendees explore the historic grounds of Washington-on-the-Brazos.
A man stands in front of a screen and gives a presentation. An expert historian gives a presentation to attendees.
A man in front of a classroom speaks with a graphic displayed behind him A presenter explains "The 6 Working Geniuses" leadership model during a workshop session of the Texas Leadership Experience program.
A man speaks to a group of seated people in a 19th century wood-paneled building A facilitator discusses strategic planning concepts with participants in a rustic cabin setting at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site.
People seated outside on a rock wall listen to a man speak to them in front of a 19th century building. An interpreter delivers an outdoor history lesson to attentive visitors seated on stone benches near a historic structure at Washington-on-the-Brazos.
Several people seated at tables inside a wooden 19th century structure.
A man gives a lecture standing in front of a screen.
Several people seated around a table having a discussion.
People walking along a gravel path in nature.
A man stands in front of a screen and gives a presentation.
A man in front of a classroom speaks with a graphic displayed behind him
A man speaks to a group of seated people in a 19th century wood-paneled building
People seated outside on a rock wall listen to a man speak to them in front of a 19th century building.