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.