Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site Events

June 2023

June 17

Washington was the capitol of the Republic of Texas from 1842-1845. Due to recent sign additions to the townsite, you can now see where many of the government buildings were during this time period! Join us for a guided walking tour where you will learn about the men who ran Texas and see the spots where their important decisions were made. Tours are every hour from 10am-4pm. For more...

June 24

Join us at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site Saturday, June 24th from 10am-4:30pm for the Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration! The event is Family friendly and FREE to enjoy! This year we are celebrating the Legacy of the Black Cowboy. There will be great food, vendors, live music and performers, a genealogy workshop, and cowboy demonstrations. In the...