Friends Study Tour: Washington-on-the-Brazos
Description
Washington-on-the-Brazos:
Birthplace of the Republic of Texas
Join Karen Bluethman, Dr. Karen Pope, and Dr. Rowena Dasch on Tuesday, March 20th for a day-trip to Washington-on-the-Brazos, the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas in March of 1836 (on March 2nd and March 17th, respectively). On our itinerary will include:
Star of the Republic Museum
Independence Hall, "birthplace of Texas"
Barrington Living History Farm, c. 1850, including the original home of Anson Jones, last President of the Republic
Attendees have the option of traveling by coach from Austin or arranging for their own transportation from Houston. All registration fees include a $25 donation to the Friends of the Neill-Cochran House Museum.
If you have questions about this event, please contact museum staff by email or by phone at 512.478.2335.
If you would prefer to register by mail, please send payment to
Neill-Cochran House Museum
2310 San Gabriel Street
Austin, Texas 78705
Please include the names, phone numbers, and email addresses for all participants, and make checks payable to Friends of the Neill-Cochran House Museum.