Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Historic Site · Washington, Texas
The quiet stretch of prairie above the Brazos where 59 delegates met on 2 March 1836 and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, creating a nation that lasted a decade — while the Alamo was under siege 150 miles west. About 293 acres, with Independence Hall standing on the original cornerstones, the Star of the Republic Museum, and Barrington Living History Farm. It reopened in November 2025 after a renovation of roughly $54 to $57 million that rebuilt the vanished townsite.
23400 Park Road 12, Washington, Texas, 77880, United States
Grounds open daily 9:30 AM - 5 PM. ⚠ ENTRANCE FEE IS CHARGED WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY and covers the museum, townsite and Barrington together — it also applies to trail and picnic users. ⚠ ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY THE VISITOR CENTRE IS OPEN AND NO FEE IS CHARGED. Reopened 8 November 2025 after a roughly $54-57 million renovation.
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