I wish I had planned my day better. You could spend the whole day here. We would have packed a…read morepicnic lunch. There is so much to see. Plan on your walking shoes too! It was amazing to explore the townsite and explore the building where the declaration of independence from Mexico was signed. Just walking on the grounds where these visionaries walked was melancholy. The visitor center has a bunch of information. This historical site houses the Star of the Republic Museum, a park, and the Barrington living history farm. We didn't get to see the farm or visit the park. We ran out of time

The reservations of the past year have improved what was already a great cultural experience…read more After a visit to the welcome center and a walk around the new 'old' Washington a visitor to the Museum is a great way to top off your experience. ( and of course there is still Barrington farm)

This is an old jail with some beautiful architecture on the outside, and some crazy living…read moreconditions on the inside. 100 years ago the sheriff both lived and worked at the jail. So when you walk in on the first floor it feels like you're in someone's house or home office. Then you go upstairs and it's a whole different world. Could easily imagine 50 to 100 people shoved in here. The docents are very friendly, and are clearly passionate about volunteering here.

This is one of the original jails for Bellville, TX. This is mostly a self-guided tour, though…read moresomeone does give you a little history beforehand. It's a couple of stories, but the top is closed off. The bottom is the house for the deputy who used to live there with his family. Each room has some artifacts and photographs. There are some guns on display and some mock-ups of an office desk. Near the back, you can access the staircase to go upward to the jail cells that look entirely different with their decaying metal. They recently installed A/C up there, which was a good idea. It's not a large museum and for the casual viewer won't take too long to see everything. For the photographer the upstairs is the most interesting part of the tour. Parking is on the street and donations are appreciated.

Visited today for a homeschool field trip and was simply blown away. The Museum Educator put…read moretogether an incredible setup for us complete with demonstrations and aides along the way to facilitate engagement with the children. I have family going back several generations in Texas and took two years of Texas History in TX public schools, but had no idea of any of these things. I'm sure at some point I read in a dry textbook that the TX Declaration of Independence was signed *somewhere*, but nothing could bring a story to life like this experience just did for my children. I will be back with more of my family. Highly recommend!

This place is pretty amazing. You start off with a brief film giving you some history of what…read moreyou're about to see. As you wander through the museum part it's very well done with a lot of touch screen interactives. As you wrap up going through the museum which can easily take you an hour plus, there's a second video that the continuation of the first. Both videos are really high quality and give a great overview. Once you've experienced the inside you walk outside and see a map of what the area used to look like with a homestead sites and some buildings. It helps you get orientated. Then there's the whole recreation of what the town could have looked like. Multiple buildings that you can walk through, each one has their own little educational experience. The print shop is probably the coolest as it's actually functional and can print stuff on every created press. I could easily imagine spending hours here, and it's an amazing morning experience for both adult and kids.

A wonderful museum in historic Chappell Hill. I highly recommend visiting this quaint town…read more Washington County is the birthplace of TEXAS!!

2021 April Soooo not really a business, but worth a mention!…read moreChappell hill bluebonnet festival!! Perfect weather...perfect place!! Once a year, Along the streets of the small city of chapel hill...is a cozy little area to look at booth after booth after booth of crafts, foods, hot sauces, and other homemade goodies!! the people are extremely polite and fun to talk to...alcohol is located throughout the area with a few scattered ATM machines. Free to get in, you can spend a few hours out there....live music and good times!! Love it

This state historical site is such a cool place. It features ruins of Kreische Brewery (and the…read morestill standing home) as well as Monument Hill a tomb for those who died in the Dawson Massacre of September 1842. There is a beautiful overlook, and the grounds themselves are very well maintained. Only $5 per person for admission and leashed dogs are welcome. The Visitor Center has a few displays of relics that you won't want to miss! I do recommend wearing good shoes and carrying water if you are planning to walk down to the brewery. It's a bit steep in some places!

On a visit to La Grange, I looked up the top attractions in La Grange on TripAdvisor. Monument Hill…read moreState Park came up as number one. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. After paying a small fee to enter, we parked. The visitor's center has a small museum where you can learn all about the history of the park. It's a good way to kick things off. From there, you can hike around the park. Beyond getting a workout, you come across historical markers and other goodies along the way. Brewery ruins, a home, a statue, and more. You'll learn even more through this experience. I love these types of hikes: where you simultaneously learn and get a workout in.

Rumour spreadin' a-'round in that Texas town 'bout that…read moreshack outside La Grange and you know what I'm talkin' about. Just let me know if you wanna go to that home out on the range. They gotta lotta nice girls. - ZZ Top If you're looking for a plaque or some sort of historical marker to identify one of (if not the) oldest whorehouses in America you'll be sorely disappointed. Down a dusty road off the highway lay the remains of the Chicken Ranch which inspired such classics as "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and the musical gem "La Grange". Behind a metal fence with some cows roaming about lay the decrepit remains of a building. You'll have to use your imagination to fill in the rest of the blanks, guessing what was. Originally opened in 1844 and run by a widow named Mrs. Swine. The brothel has a fun and colorful past that is worth a read. Here's a snippet from Wikipedia regarding the random moniker: As the Depression lingered, the number of customers dwindled, and Williams had difficulty making ends meet for her employees. She implemented the "poultry standard," charging one chicken for each sexual act. The number of chickens at the brothel exploded, and soon the place became known as the Chicken Ranch. Williams supplemented her income by selling surplus chickens and eggs.[1 Due to the history of this location, I'm surprised the state hasn't made it an official historical landmark. In the meantime, if you find yourself traveling down highway 71 around the small town of La Grange it's worth a stop to sit and guess about what used to be.

Went by today, the remains are gone. The buildings are all cleared. Nothing to see anymore.read more

This is a beautiful place to visit. Serene vibes. Interesting place with ponds, sculptures and live…read moreanimals on the grounds. Everything is beautiful here. Plenty of history. Well explained tour. Plenty of spots to take pictures at. I recommend even if you don't like libraries. Very interesting artifacts.

My wife and I have always wanted to visit this place and finally had a weekday off to do it. It is…read morehighly recommended you CALL them days/a week early to make your reservation as the place is very popular. You can go on a group tour and visit yourself. It is completely free! When you get there you will be greater by a security guard who will grant you entry. Once you park you're a short stroll over to the library. It's part of a much larger private compound with lots of pretty landscaping, buildings and statues to explore. The staff is super nice and will explain every you can and can't do. Take your time exploring as there is lots to see. Many unique books, art, and decor you won't find anywhere else. The Stone Chapel is just a short walk from the library. It's also worth seeing as there is amazing murals all over the ceiling and walls. Well worth the trip out as you just don't see places like this around in Houston!

Nice friendly local farm in the Klein/Spring area. Came…read morehere with my son for his field trip and since I have been an off and on resident of this area since 2000 I thought I should check it out myself as I helped out the 4th grade teachers. Wunderlich farm is rich in history, our neighborhood being heavily influenced on German families is nice to learn where the names of our local schools come from, streets, and local shops. The friendly staff teaches visitors about how it was growing up as an early settler though out NW Houston raising animals with their daily chores and we even experienced doing manual labor work ourselves to appreciate where we are now with advances in technology. I would definitely recommend to take a walk into our local history's past and bond with your family to a place so rich in stories and tales to share even throughout these years.

Cute and tiny place to visit. The buildings are open on Saturdays and the farms are open to visit…read moreas long as you ask for permission. Wife loved reading the history behind it all. It's open till 3pm during the week.

This was a smaller park that had memorials for historical figures and some historical buildings on…read moresome gravel paths. It's a quiet walk and no one else was there while we were. Only taking off a point because the bathrooms were locked. Parking is in a small lot out front.

It was quite a day exploring some of the parks Bryan has to offer. This one in particular was most…read morefascinating with how many tributes, memories, restorations, in such a tiny spot, there are. From the picnic tables, their history and due diligence of restoration, to the French mum's memorial for all mums, reading every word of every plaque, this town has some history, pride, love and devotion it cherished and is delighted to share in this way. So thrilled I could walk through and embrace every bit on such a cold and blistery November day. Doing so warmed me to the bone. The tribute plaque regarding the Vietnam Memorial replica that occurred at A&M for a week in 1999 at the George Bush Library was most heartwarming indeed. Albeit I'd like to kick the idiot who failed in proofreading the plaque. In the pic enclosed, the line which states: The gallant heroes who's names are .......ugh, it's WHOSE....how embarrassing. And this plaque has been there for over a decade!! Otherwise, this park is magnificent!!

This used to be our go to spot to take family that would come from out of town. At one point, we…read morepretty much all of them have already seen it, so we stopped going. To my surprise, my children recently said that they have not been there. They must have went when they were quite young and don't remember. It was worth going back to again for us. It's been at least 8 years since we've been there. And it is just as nice as it used to be. The lawn could look better, but there were children blowing bubbles and running around and a little stand selling cotton candy,  so it's got the cute factor to it. It's also the perfect price at free.99 There's a parking garage nearby to pay for parking, which I would definitely recommend, because tow trucks were coming pretty quickly to get cars that did not pay for parking. Even though it was a hot day, just standing next to the water wall had a nice wind and mist coming towards us that we obviously really enjoyed. We saw people taking graduation pictures there and their sweet 15 pictures. It's a great photo op. Overall--it's the perfect price, close to the galleria and worth going to at least once.

Looking for something to do in Houston? Check out the beautiful Water Wall. It's right around the…read morecorner from the Houston Galleria. Stay for a while and relax on the green. The sound of the water falling is calming. Beautiful views.