402 E. Florence St.
Castroville, TX 78009
GPS: N29° 21' 18.3" W98° 52' 28.7"
830-931-2133
LandmarkInnStaff@thc.texas.gov
Landmark Inn tells the story of Alsatian settlement and early commerce in Texas on the banks of the Medina River in the historic town of Castroville. The site is a unique part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. Landmark Inn State Historic Site preserves the migration, commercial, and industrial history of Castroville, planned in 1844 as an exurb of San Antonio, just one day’s wagon ride west (today just 25 minutes by car).
Upcoming Events
September 28
Salting Food
How did you keep food before modern refrigerators? Discuss the age-old food preservation method of salting food. Experience salted basil and preserve more for winter.
Visitors should wear comfortable clothing and shoes and bring sunscreen...
October 19
Tavern Macabre
Presented by the Friends of Landmark Inn.
Revel with historically attired Amanda's "A Man's a Man" Band for an evening of 1850s songs, merriment, and spirits. Medina River Winery will host a cash bar featuring several wines. Heavenly Q...
November 8
Pioneer Days - School Field Trip Day
On Friday, November 8, 2019, Landmark Inn State Historic Site presents Pioneer Days School Field Trip Day. Students will learn stories from the past at exciting exhibits that all ages will love including surveying, spinning, open fire cooking,...
From the Blog
Enjoying history together is great family time. When your dad is a historian, though, sometimes you can’t help but be involved in history.
Daniel Grabitske is the 9-year old son of David Grabitske, site manager of our Landmark Inn State Historic Site in Castroville.
Daniel asked if he could lead tours of the site. Every historic site needs volunteers in all kinds of capacities...
It’s always a good time to visit a state historic site, but Texas anglers have a special reason to get hooked on history. Several of the Texas Historical Commission’s state historic sites offer amazing fishing opportunities year-round. State fishing rules apply at all sites.
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By Brandon Aniol, Landmark Inn State Historic Site Educator
Pumpkin pie is perhaps the best pie you’ve never actually made. With Christmas rapidly approaching, Landmark Inn State Historic Site in Castroville has the solution for you. Through May 2017, Landmark Inn’s open-hearth historic cooking classes will explore how common dishes were prepared over an open-hearth fire 150 years...
