Surrounded by stately live oaks, Fulton Mansion State Historic Site is located in the resort area of Rockport-Fulton. The house must have appeared incredible in 1877, as it does today, with its mansard roof and ornate trim. Interior gas lighting, flush-toilets, and other refinements were progressive and luxurious elements for this part of Texas history. Fulton Mansion is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Learn about George Fulton’s engineering skills, take a walk through a garden inspired by Harriet’s love of flowers, and hear the stories of living in a grand Victorian villa.

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Location

317 S. Fulton Beach Rd. 
Rockport, TX 78382 
361-729-0386 
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Hours

Tuesday to Saturday 
10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sunday  
1 p.m.–4 p.m. 

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Tickets

Adult $7
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $6
Child (6-17) $4
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $14, each additional child $1

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Programs

School Tours 
Group Tours

See the site

Mansion exterior during sunrise
Mansion exterior during sunset
Fountain in front of mansion during sunset
Reenactor putting ornaments on a Christmas tree
Visitors in the den
Grounds at dusk with lights in the oak trees
Site educator talking to visitors in the bedroom
Back of mansion at dusk with lights on the oak trees
Aerial of the Fulton Mansion
Parlor
Dining room
Office
Mansion exterior during sunrise
Mansion exterior during sunset
Fountain in front of mansion during sunset
Reenactor putting ornaments on a Christmas tree
Visitors in the den
Grounds at dusk with lights in the oak trees
Site educator talking to visitors in the bedroom
Back of mansion at dusk with lights on the oak trees
Aerial of the Fulton Mansion
Parlor
Dining room
Office
Visitors in the den

Plan Your Visit

Begin your tour at the Fulton Mansion Education and History Center, located behind the mansion at the corner of Henderson and Nancy Ann streets.

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Fulton Mansion History

In 1840, East Coast entrepreneur George W. Fulton married Harriet Smith, daughter of powerful Republic-era politician Henry Smith.

Events at Fulton Mansion

Alphabet stickers, markers, and crayons scattered on a multi-colored tablecloth.

Second Saturdays

Join us every second Saturday of the month for a free family activity! These Victorian-inspired crafts and games are fun for all ages.

Large crown of people in lawn chairs listen to a band play in front of the Fulton Mansion.

Music at the Mansion

Music at the Mansion is back! This free event is great for the whole family! Enjoy live music, crafts, and a food truck. Before the event, from 6-7pm, enjoy free self-guided tours of the Fulton Mansion's 1st Floor!

Large crown of people in lawn chairs listen to a band play in front of the Fulton Mansion.

Music at the Mansion

Music at the Mansion is back! This free event is great for the whole family! Enjoy live music, crafts, and a food truck. Before the event, from 6-7pm, enjoy free self-guided tours of the Fulton Mansion's 1st Floor!

Fulton Mansion in the Blog

Historic Road Trip: South Texas Coastal Bend

The Texas coast stretches 350 miles from South Padre Island to the Louisiana border, extending through a diverse array of towns, each with their own rich history. The southern portion of the coast—roughly 100 miles of shoreline between Rockport and South Padre Island—offers travelers a diverse range of heritage tourism opportunities.

Support Our Historic Sites

Make a gift to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting the historic sites of the THC.

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