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Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.

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Every season brings a fresh way of looking at the state's natural and cultural treasures. Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs or the hoofprints of bison and longhorns; watch the flight of migrating birds, the flutter of rare butterflies; gaze at the stars, carpets of seasonal wildflowers or the many displays of fall colors that adorn our parks.

 

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    Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.

    4200 Smith School Road
    Austin, TX 78744

    Phone: (800) 792-1112   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    09/04/06- Ongoing

    Visit the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site San Jacinto Museum of History Visit the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at San Jacinto Museum of History September 4, 2006 - Ongoing The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site holds a significant responsibility to preserve the proud history of the State of Texas and the United States. The famous Battle of San Jacinto that brought TEXAS its independence was fought on this site. Because of the great importance of the Battle to the course of history, the Battleground is of state, national and international significance, a fact that is attested to by the site's National Historic Landmark status. The...

  • Upcoming Events

    02/11/12- 02/12/12	Beasts of Burden Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site Beasts of Burden Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site February 11-February 12, 2012 History Comes Alive at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Beasts of Burden - February 11 & 12, 2012. Farmers of the 1850s relied on beasts of burden to cultivate a life from the soil. During the “Beasts of Burden” program, visitors will have the opportunity to see draught animals working a field to prepare it for planting. The tools that will be utilized are a plow, cultivator and harrow of the time period. Washington-on-the-Brazos State...
    02/18/12	Big Man Around Town: Notable Residents of Washington Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site Big Man Around Town: Notable Residents of Washington Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site February 18, 2012 History Comes Alive at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Big Man Around Town: Notable Residents of Washington. An introduction to the Inhabitants of Old Washington. Join us on February 18, 2012 at Independence Hallas we explore the lives of some of the many colorful and prominent inhabitants of Washington, TX. Come hear the stories of the 1830s and 1840s town and of the men whose time here reshaped the future of Texas. Lead Interpreter Scott...
    03/03/12- 03/04/12	176th Anniversary of Texas Independence: Texas Independence Day Celebration Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site 176th Anniversary of Texas Independence: Texas Independence Day Celebration Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site March 3-March 4, 2012 The 176th anniversary of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence will be commemorated during a Texas Independence Day Celebration, a free two-day festival March 3-4, 2012, at Independence Hall at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. The festival will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday and provide endless opportunities for family-oriented activities. All admission fees will be waived during the celebration...
    03/17/12	SIMPLY THE SIGNERS: A Look at the Various Signers of The Declaration of Independence Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site SIMPLY THE SIGNERS: A Look at the Various Signers of The Declaration of Independence Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site March 17, 2012 History Comes Alive at Washington-on-the-Brazos. SIMPLY THE SIGNERS: A Look at the Various Signers of The Declaration of Independence. Saturday, March 17, 2012 Join us for a special look at the courageous men who risked everything to establish Texas as an independent republic. Listen in as our interpreters share exciting and colorful stories from the lives of many of our Texas heroes. "Good thing we've still got politics in Texas - finest form of...
    03/24/12- 03/25/12	True Texas Women Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site True Texas Women Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site March 24-March 25, 2012 History Comes Alive at Washington-on-the-Brazos. True Texas Women. Saturday and Sunday, March 24th and 25th at Barrington Living History Farm. Come see artisans spinning, crocheting, quilting, tatting, and crafting items that pioneer women would have been proud to display in their homes. Explore the lives of these “gentle tamers and sun bonneted helpmates”. Though separated by time from the pioneer women who settled this vast land known as Texas, we...
    04/21/12	Painters in the Park Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site Painters in the Park Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site April 21, 2012 History Comes Alive at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Painters in the Park.  Local Artists painting scenery from Washington - Saturday, April 21, 2012. Join us this spring at Washington on the Brazos, the perfect time to take advantage of our beautiful scenery with an afternoon of painting or sketching. Painters, sketch artists and photographers alike are encouraged to visit the park and create their own piece representing Texas’ rich and diverse cultural...

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    09/04/06- Ongoing

    Visit the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site San Jacinto Museum of History Visit the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at San Jacinto Museum of History September 4, 2006 - Ongoing The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site holds a significant responsibility to preserve the proud history of the State of Texas and the United States. The famous Battle of San Jacinto that brought TEXAS its independence was fought on this site. Because of the great importance of the Battle to the course of history, the Battleground is of state, national and international significance, a fact that is attested to by the site's National Historic Landmark status. The...

  • Upcoming Events

    02/11/12- 02/12/12	Beasts of Burden Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site Beasts of Burden Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site February 11-February 12, 2012 History Comes Alive at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Beasts of Burden - February 11 & 12, 2012. Farmers of the 1850s relied on beasts of burden to cultivate a life from the soil. During the “Beasts of Burden” program, visitors will have the opportunity to see draught animals working a field to prepare it for planting. The tools that will be utilized are a plow, cultivator and harrow of the time period. Washington-on-the-Brazos State...
    02/18/12	Big Man Around Town: Notable Residents of Washington Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site Big Man Around Town: Notable Residents of Washington Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site February 18, 2012 History Comes Alive at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Big Man Around Town: Notable Residents of Washington. An introduction to the Inhabitants of Old Washington. Join us on February 18, 2012 at Independence Hallas we explore the lives of some of the many colorful and prominent inhabitants of Washington, TX. Come hear the stories of the 1830s and 1840s town and of the men whose time here reshaped the future of Texas. Lead Interpreter Scott...
    03/03/12- 03/04/12	176th Anniversary of Texas Independence: Texas Independence Day Celebration Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site 176th Anniversary of Texas Independence: Texas Independence Day Celebration Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site March 3-March 4, 2012 The 176th anniversary of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence will be commemorated during a Texas Independence Day Celebration, a free two-day festival March 3-4, 2012, at Independence Hall at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. The festival will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday and provide endless opportunities for family-oriented activities. All admission fees will be waived during the celebration...
    03/17/12	SIMPLY THE SIGNERS: A Look at the Various Signers of The Declaration of Independence Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site SIMPLY THE SIGNERS: A Look at the Various Signers of The Declaration of Independence Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site March 17, 2012 History Comes Alive at Washington-on-the-Brazos. SIMPLY THE SIGNERS: A Look at the Various Signers of The Declaration of Independence. Saturday, March 17, 2012 Join us for a special look at the courageous men who risked everything to establish Texas as an independent republic. Listen in as our interpreters share exciting and colorful stories from the lives of many of our Texas heroes. "Good thing we've still got politics in Texas - finest form of...
    03/24/12- 03/25/12	True Texas Women Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site True Texas Women Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site March 24-March 25, 2012 History Comes Alive at Washington-on-the-Brazos. True Texas Women. Saturday and Sunday, March 24th and 25th at Barrington Living History Farm. Come see artisans spinning, crocheting, quilting, tatting, and crafting items that pioneer women would have been proud to display in their homes. Explore the lives of these “gentle tamers and sun bonneted helpmates”. Though separated by time from the pioneer women who settled this vast land known as Texas, we...
    04/21/12	Painters in the Park Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site Painters in the Park Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site April 21, 2012 History Comes Alive at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Painters in the Park.  Local Artists painting scenery from Washington - Saturday, April 21, 2012. Join us this spring at Washington on the Brazos, the perfect time to take advantage of our beautiful scenery with an afternoon of painting or sketching. Painters, sketch artists and photographers alike are encouraged to visit the park and create their own piece representing Texas’ rich and diverse cultural...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    01/28/12- 01/29/12	Life on the Frontier at Washington-on-the-Brazos: Make every stitch count Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    01/21/12	GAME APLENTY: An Introduction to 19th Century Hunting Practices Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    01/14/12- 01/15/12	Life on the Frontier at Washington-on-the-Brazos: Butchering and Curing Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    01/14/12- 01/15/12	Rainbow Trout Family Fishing Event Brazos Bend State Park
    12/03/11	A Simple Christmas 2011 Brazos Bend State Park
    10/29/11- 10/30/11	Smithing in Texas Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    10/29/11	Halloween Classic Movie Night at Brazos Bend State Park: The Creature from the Black Lagoon Brazos Bend State Park
    10/22/11	Night at the Star of the Republic Museum Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    10/22/11- 10/23/11	Freaky Fauna at Brazos Bend State Park Brazos Bend State Park
    08/27/11- 08/28/11	Gatorwise Weekend at Brazos Bend State Park Brazos Bend State Park
    07/04/11	12th Annual Fireworks-on-the-Brazos Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    06/04/11- 06/05/11	2nd Annual Brazos Bend State Park Healthy Parks, Healthy People Brazos Bend State Park
    05/28/11- 05/29/11	A Day in the Garden at Barrington Living History Farm Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    05/07/11	Brazos Bend State Park Cinco de Mayo Brazos Bend State Park
    04/09/11- 04/17/11	15th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic
    04/09/11- 04/10/11	Texas Outdoor Family Program at Brazos Bend State Park Brazos Bend State Park
    03/26/11- 03/27/11	True Texas Women Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    03/12/11- 03/20/11	Brazos Bend State Park Spring Break/Marsh Madness Brazos Bend State Park
    02/26/11- 02/27/11	Texas Independence Day Celebration Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    02/11/11- 02/13/11	Birds of Prey Programs at Brazos Bend State Park Brazos Bend State Park
    01/29/11- 01/30/11	Life on the Frontier at Washington-on-the-Brazos: Make every stitch count Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    01/15/11- 01/16/11	Life on the Frontier at Washington-on-the-Brazos: Butchering and Curing Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    01/15/11	Rainbow Trout Family Fishing Event Brazos Bend State Park
    12/04/10	A Simple Christmas 2010 Brazos Bend State Park
    11/13/10- 11/14/10	Texas Outdoor Family Program at Brazos Bend State Park Brazos Bend State Park
    11/06/10	Prairie Heritage Day at Brazos Bend State Park Brazos Bend State Park
    10/02/10	2nd Annual Take Me Outdoors Houston Discovery Green
    08/28/10- 08/29/10	Gatorwise Weekend at Brazos Bend State Park Brazos Bend State Park
    08/07/10- 08/08/10	Cotton Pickin' Good Time Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    08/04/10	The Archeology of Brazos Bend State Parks Brazos Bend State Park
    07/04/10	Fireworks-on-the-Brazos Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    06/26/10- 06/27/10	Aww Shucks Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    06/16/10- 08/11/10	The Bison: American Icon Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    06/05/10- 06/06/10	Healthy Parks, Healthy People Brazos Bend State Park
    05/29/10- 05/30/10	Food and Flowers: A Day in the Garden at Barrington Living History Farm Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    03/27/10- 03/28/10	True Texas Women Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    02/27/10- 02/28/10	Texas Independence Day Celebration Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    01/30/10- 01/31/10	Rainbow Trout Family Fishing Event Brazos Bend State Park
    01/23/10- 01/31/10	Life on the Frontier at Washington-on-the-Brazos (Saturday-Sunday) Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    12/05/09	A Simple Christmas 2009 Brazos Bend State Park
    08/11/09	Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party - Experience Brazos Bend State Park after Dark George Observatory
    07/25/09- 07/26/09	Aww Shucks Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    07/04/09	Fireworks-on-the-Brazos Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    05/02/09- 05/03/09	Hands and Feet: A Musical Celebration Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    04/04/09	25th Anniversary Celebration of Brazos Bend State Park Brazos Bend State Park
    02/28/09- 03/01/09	Texas Independence Day Celebration Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    01/31/09	Rainbow Trout Family Fishing Event Brazos Bend State Park
    01/16/09- 03/28/09	Guided Night Hikes in Brazos Bend State Park (Friday & Saturday nights) Brazos Bend State Park
    01/10/09- 01/11/09	Remembering Anson Jones Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

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