Our area is rich in Texas history! Washington County is where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836! Visit Toubin Park in Downtown Brenham and see the fully restored underground cistern from the 1800‘s, originally used to collect rainwater and battle fires. It is a State Antiquities Landmark!
Early Texas Home Tours

We have a walking and driving tour where you can see and learn much more about this historic community. See website for maps and details.
Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
Travel back in time to 1850 and explore the original home of Dr. Anson Jones, the last President of the Republic of Texas. The Jones family lived at the farm for over a decade, building a successful cotton farm with enslaved labor after Texas joined the union. This living history farm is complete with period costumed interpreters using 19th century farming practices for planting, cultivating, harvesting and working with livestock. Explore the sights and smells of farm life and experience the daily lives of those who came 150 years ago.
Located within Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Entrance fees apply. Open Wed-Sun 10am-4:30pm
Brenham Fire Museum
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
11:00am - 2:00pm
Brenham Fire Museum
Brenham Fire Museum
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
11:00am - 2:00pm
Brenham Fire Museum
Brenham Fire Museum
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
11:00am - 2:00pm
Brenham Fire Museum
Brenham Fire Museum
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
11:00am - 2:00pm
Brenham Fire Museum