Major Texas event
Texas Independence Day Celebration at Washington-on-the-Brazos
February 28, 2026 · Washington, Texas · Washington County
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site's official event page confirms the 190th Texas Independence Day Celebration for February 28, 2026. The supplied discovery inventory projects February 27-28, 2027, but a dedicated 2027 celebration schedule is not currently established by the cited official page, so Texas Defined uses the latest confirmed occurrence.
Why plan around Texas Independence Day Celebration at Washington-on-the-Brazos?
Washington-on-the-Brazos is where delegates declared Texas independence in 1836, and the site's annual celebration brings that history into the landscape through ceremonies, living-history interpretation, performances, demonstrations and museum programming.
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Official-source details checked 2026-09-01. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Use the site's confirmed celebration day
The 2026 celebration ran from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on February 28 with free admission. Wait for the site's next official calendar before relying on a projected 2027 weekend.
Build the visit around the historic site
Programming can span the Washington Townsite Experience, Barrington Living History Farm, the Star of the Republic Museum and outdoor performance areas. Allow enough time to move between these parts of the site.
Expect special-event crowds
The annual independence celebration draws visitors specifically for ceremonies and living-history programming. Review current parking, accessibility, schedule and weather information before departure.
Keep exploring
- Explore Washington County — Connect the historic site to a broader Brazos Valley heritage trip.
- Texas History — Explore the broader story surrounding Texas independence.
- Texas events calendar — Compare other Texas history and heritage events.