The 293-acre park includes the site where Texas declared
independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836. Visitors can commemorate
this event in a replica of Independence Hall. A visitor center
includes exhibits about the town of Washington and the convention
of 1836 and offers a complete description of park activities and
facilities.
The park also includes Barrington Living History Farm, a
working farm of the 1850's centered around the home of Anson Jones
who was the last President of the Republic of Texas. Open Wed. -
Sun. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Park facilities include a conference center, an education
center, an outdoor amphitheater, a picnic area, a restaurant
facility with catering available, and nature trails. Call
936/878-2214 for tour times. Open daily 8 a.m. to sundown for
day-use activities; no overnight camping. Texas Independence Day
celebration is held annually on the weekend nearest Mar. 2.
Entrance on F.M. 1155. Fee for tour.