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Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical Park


category : State Historic Sites
Visiting Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is an enjoyable experience on two levels. First, the expansive park grounds along the Brazos River provide a beautiful setting for picnicking, sightseeing and birdwatching. And secondly, the Star of the Republic Museum, Independence Hall and Barrington Living History Farm, offer the visitor a unique insight into the lives and times of the men who fought and won Texas' independence from Mexico.

The 293-acre park includes the site where Texas declared independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836. Visitors can commemorate this event in a replica of Independence Hall. A visitor center includes exhibits about the town of Washington and the convention of 1836 and offers a complete description of park activities and facilities. The park also includes Barrington Living History Farm, a working farm of the 1850's centered around the home of Anson Jones who was the last President of the Republic of Texas.


Hours: Open Wed. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Address: Located between Brenham and Navasota off Hwy. 105 on FM 1155.
Phone: 936-878-2214
Our Email: bethtaylor@broadwaves.net
Our Website:www.birthplaceoftexas.com
All facilities in the park and the museum are accessible to the physically challenged.

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Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical Park

Visiting Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is an enjoyable experience on two levels. First, the expansive park gro...