802 San Marcos Street
Austin, TX 78702
Parking lot located at 900 East 9th Street
737-226-1779
One of the oldest houses in Austin, the French Legation opened in 1841 as a home and diplomatic outpost for the French chargé d’affaires to the Republic of Texas, Alphonse Dubois, after France recognized the Republic of Texas as a sovereign nation. The site tells the story of Texas’ settlement and the growth of one of the capital city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
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August 20
Dog Days of Summer
Calling all good girls and good boys: Celebrate your favorite pup at Austin's oldest recorded residence August 20th from 11:00am to 2:00pm for our doggie photo booth, dog activities and crafts, and free puppuccinos with purchase at the...
From the Blog
Step back in time and experience the period of the Texas Republic in person or virtually at one of these Texas Historical Commission state historic sites.
San Felipe de AustinCommemorating the location where, in 1823, Stephen F. Austin established a headquarters for his colony in Mexican Texas, San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site and its museum share the stories of early...
By Andy Rhodes, Managing Editor, The Medallion
In 2017, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law officially transferring the French Legation in East Austin to the Texas Historical Commission. Since then, the agency has been meticulously preparing and executing plans to reopen the site to the public.
The THC’s Historic Sites Division has been overseeing a wide range of activity, from...
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The front of the main house at the French Legation State Historic Site
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