Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site

08/08/2026

Want to tell stories of Texas history, dress up in period clothes, learn to work with heritage livestock? We have volunteer jobs for YOU! Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 1pm-4pm at our conference center for a Washington-on-the-Brazos Volunteer Recruitment Event. Information and volunteer job descriptions will be available for the following areas at the complex; Independence Hall/Washington Townsite, Barrington Living History Farm, Fanthorp Inn, Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Tynan Shadle ([email protected]) or Adam Arnold ([email protected]) or call 936-878-2214

08/04/2026

Here's the answer to yesterday's riddle! Did you figure it out?

08/03/2026

Can you help us solve this riddle?

07/27/2026

Thank you for your patience, the internet and phones are back on!

07/27/2026

07/18/2026

This summer, the adventure doesn't have to be far!

A Washington-on-the-Brazos admission gets you into all three sites on the Washington-on-the-Brazos complex: the , Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site , and . That's a full day of Texas history on one ticket!

Spend the morning exploring heritage breed animals at Barrington Living History Farm or check out Sam Houston's office at Washington on the Brazos State Historic Park. Have a picnic lunch at our pavilion topped off with a Blue Bell Ice Cream from our gift shop. Worried about the Texas heat? End your day in air-conditioned comfort at the museum with our interactive Family Gallery designed for kids of all ages

Ditch the long haul. Bring the family. History is waiting just down the road.

07/02/2026

Come and experience Independence Day at Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site !