Father of Texas Celebration at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
School is back in session and now is a perfect time to experience Texas history with family or a group tour. Select state historic sites provide guided tours for schools and other groups. Self-guided tours are also available for anyone looking to explore our sites at your own pace. To learn more or to plan your trip, please contact any of our state historic sites.
Monument Hill State Historic Site
Join Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites in La Grange as they honor the soldiers entombed on Monument Hill on Saturday, September 18 at 10:30 a.m. The memorial ceremony will include guest speakers, a wreath-laying, and a gun salute. After the ceremony, staff and volunteers will provide living-history demonstrations, interpretive programs, and opportunities to explore the grounds.
Fort McKavett State Historic Site
West Texas' frontier forts conjure nostalgia for a different time, when the landscape was undeveloped and wagons dotted the rolling hills. In the mid-1800s, Fort McKavett and Fort Lancaster hosted U.S. Army soldiers while settlers were seeking a safe journey on their treks out west. Experience the frontier forts and discover other heritage attractions in West Texas.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
From breathtaking parks to centuries-old architecture, beautifully restored courthouses to historic frontier forts, Texas is full of captivating stories. Ready for a Labor Day road trip? Check out our historically minded itineraries for routes throughout the state!
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