Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site

05/25/2026

Memorial Day and the Red Poppy
The red poppy is a powerful symbol of remembrance for those who gave their lives in military service. Its legacy began in the WWI battlefields of Flanders, where bright red poppies grew among the fallen, inspiring the poem “In Flanders Fields.” Adopted as a symbol of remembrance and sacrifice, the poppy asks us to never forget the cost of conflict. Today, wearing a poppy on Memorial Day honors those who died in service and supports veterans through programs like the VFW and American Legion.

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

Visit a THC state historic site from Memorial Day through Labor Day, snap a photo, and enter for a chance to win. One photo per entry, with multiple drawings throughout the summer. Visit more sites to increase your chances. Learn more and enter: https://bit.ly/snapshot2026

REGULAR ADMISSION APPLIES

05/06/2026

Youth Shirt Sale - get'em while they last! Available at the front counter of the Visitor Center Gift Shop

04/22/2026

A Special Presentation this Saturday (04/25/26) at 1pm + 2pm -
Dr. Anson Jones: The Father of Masonry in Texas and The Architect of Annexation

04/02/2026

Unfortunately, due to severe thunderstorms forecast for Saturday, April 4th, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the event. Gambler's Horse Racers, and Sports of All Classes has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 14th. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will join us in November.

03/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our delegate election at Presidio La Bahía State Historic Site on Sat. (3/28/26). We talked to about 220 people in between battle reenactments, and had 65 ballots cast. Out of 5 candidates Vasquez was the favorite, Mottley and Chenoweth tie for 2nd place. In 1836, Mottley received the most votes, Vasquez came in 2nd, and Chenoweth only got 1 vote.
#1836

03/20/2026

Tomorrow, staff, volunteers, and Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation members will be at the Sam Houston Race Park promoting Gamblers Horse Racers and Sports of All Classes: Horse Racing in Washington. The Washington-on-the-Brazos Sweepstakes will be Race 3 tomorrow afternoon. If you'd like to learn more about the site's upcoming horse race on April 4, and see some awesome horse racing and classic cars come see us! Here is a link to tickets for the Sam Houston Race Park.

https://tickets.shrp.com/event-details/texas-champions-day-and-horsepower--brews-saturday-march-21-2026

02/23/2026

Some of you may remember that about a year ago our interpretive staff recreated the Ark of the Covenant of the Texas Declaration of Independence. This box was said to have been made from pieces of the original Independence Hall. We are happy to announce that the original Ark will be displayed at the Star of the Republic Museum during our Texas Independence Day Celebration THIS Friday and Saturday! A Huge thank you to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for loaning this amazing artifact to the museum and to our museum staff for organizing the loan and building the exhibit case. Make sure to stop by the museum to see this piece of Washington-on-the-Brazos' history!