317 S. Fulton Beach Rd.
Rockport, TX 78382
GPS: N28° 3' 25" W97° 2' 7.4"
361-729-0386
fulton-mansion@thc.texas.gov
Rising above the Aransas Bay and 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.
Today, visitors get a rare glimpse into the life of an affluent family in the late 1800s as they journey through the restored home, 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. Located behind the mansion, the Education and History Center offers interactive exhibits and a museum store.
Take a self-guided, audio tour with Texas Time Travel Tours using your mobile device's web browser (or download the iOS or Android app).
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June 20
Free Admission for Father's Day
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Text by Andy Rhodes, photos by Patrick Hughey
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