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Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 5pm

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site

Name: San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Address: 220 2nd Street, San Felipe, TX, 77474, US
Telephone: +19798852181
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Museum - Walking Trails - Living History - Archeology - Special Exhibits - Rentals - Museum Store Austin established his colony in 1823.

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site preserves the location where Stephen F.

08/30/2026

Don't forget to join us today for our monthly Nature Walk with our local Texas Master Naturalists!

Never been to this program before? You are missing out! And don't worry... it'll be in the air conditioning!

The fun starts today, August 30th, at 2pm. We'll see you there!

08/29/2026

If you're going outside at all today, you might as well swing by and see us!

We'll be talking about all kinds of ways people kept cool in the past. From clothing, to activity planning, to break schedules, they hand no other choice but to handle the weather no matter what it threw at them.

The fun starts at 9am today, August 29th!

08/25/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to apply to our Lead Educator/Interpreter job! This position will manage day-to-day educational programing, event planning, social media (like this!), and visitor engagement.

This full-time position comes with all state employee benefits including but not limited to: FREE employee health insurance, generous retirement benefits, overtime compensation, and competitive wages.

Questions about the position? Give us a call at 979-885-2181 x1 or send us an email at [email protected]

See the full job description and apply at this link: https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

08/24/2026

We know, we know... it's hot! Nobody wants to head outside to walk around a bunch of log cabin buildings. So how on earth did people survive it 200 years ago?

Come out and brave the heat in order to learn the benefits - yes, the benefits! - of long sleeves, hats, and living in the past during heat swells.

We'll be out there from 9am to 4pm this Saturday, August 29th. Won't you be brave and join us?!

08/22/2026

Attention Texas history teachers!

Do you want to spruce up on your Stephen F. Austin knowledge before your upcoming empresario unit? Are you looking for ways to help students connect with the past? Check out our upcoming webinar, "Empresario Stephen F. Austin: A Webinar for Teachers!"

In this webinar, teachers can expect to learn about the man behind the "Father of Texas" title. While history can make its subjects appear larger-than-life, diving deeper into their personally, relationships, and actions can remind us that they are just as human as the rest of us. Find out exactly who Austin was to his friends and family, how his desires to step away from Texas leadership impacted his actions, and how his legacy overcame his unpopularity at the time of his death.

Attendees will receive one hour of CPE credits and a sneak peak of our newest classroom activity, "Empresario Stephen F. Austin: A Family Affair" for 7th graders!

Register at this link: 7ae383d7-f43f-4684-9d26-8e38e6e9bfe4@97a63ca8-ab95-4c2e-9023-24a93f497919" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7ae383d7-f43f-4684-9d26-8e38e6e9bfe4@97a63ca8-ab95-4c2e-9023-24a93f497919

08/21/2026

The Calabash is a versatile gourd that once dried can be carved into many useful items such as bowls, bottles, ladles, cups, and birdhouses.

Join us on TOMORROW August 22 at Villa de Austin from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and learn about the historic method of treating, carving, and utilizing the calabash.

08/20/2026

Are you a social butterfly? Do you love to learn new things? Do you enjoy opportunities to be creative? Most importantly, are you looking for a job?!

We here at San Felipe de Austin are looking for applicants to join our team as our Lead Educator/Interpreter! This position will manage day-to-day educational programing, event planning, social media (like this!), and visitor engagement.

This full-time position comes with all state employee benefits including but not limited to: FREE employee health insurance, generous retirement benefits, overtime compensation, and competitive wages.

Questions about the position? Give us a call at 979-885-2181 x1 or send us an email at [email protected]

See the full job description and apply at this link: https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

08/19/2026

Great news! You can now tour our museum virtually!

Check out the museum, outdoor buildings, and trails all from your [air-conditioned] home! Check out our museum and take a look at our other State Historic Sites while you're there. New sites are added regularly!

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08/16/2026

Our next Nature Walk with the Texas Master Naturalists is just a few weeks away! Be sure to mark your calendars to check out this awesome adventure!

Nervous about the heat? No worries! The Naturalists have indoor programming during this hot weather!

We'll see you August 30th at 2pm!

08/15/2026

Save the date for our annual, FREE Father of Texas event on Saturday, November 7th!

Address

220 2nd Street
San Felipe, TX
77474

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19798852181

Website

http://www.visitsanfelipedeaustin.com/

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