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Post by neferetus on Apr 7, 2006 17:45:30 GMT -5
I was pleasantly surprized to find information on the web regarding Washington-on-The Brazos, as it appears today. Seems as though a nice reconstruction of the town is open to the public as a living history site, much like Colonial Williamsburg.  Within this building, Texas Independence was declared on March 2, 1836.  Another view of Texas' 'Independence Hall'.  Some more of the town.  Another rudely built building.  A living historian gives a demonstration of a cotton gin.  If anyone has had the opportunity to visit the site, please fill us in on the experience. It certainly looks like a trip worth the taking. |
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Post by Greg C. on Apr 8, 2006 11:52:30 GMT -5
i have always wondered if there was a colonial williamsburg type place in texas and here it is! if i ever did get to texas i definatley would visit this place. how far is it from san antonio?
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Post by neferetus on Apr 8, 2006 17:02:52 GMT -5
[quote author=admin board=TALKLEGEND thread=1144449930 post=1144515150] How far is it from san antonio?[/quote]
It's 176.60 miles from San Antonio to Washington-On-The-Brazos. Driving time, approx. 3 hours 35 minutes.
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Post by neferetus on Apr 8, 2006 21:00:08 GMT -5
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Post by Nefarious on Apr 8, 2006 22:09:04 GMT -5
 This is the house of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas. Like much of Washington-on the-Brazos, it has been used in several period films, including, the 1987 Sam Elliott movie, GONE TO TEXAS and the 1997 TRUE WOMEN, starring Dana Delaney and Angelina Jolie. In GONE TO TEXAS, it is used, oddly enough, as the residence of Cherokee Chief Bowles.  When Sam Elliott, as Houston arrives at the Cherokee camp by boat, he steps off here, at this point on the Brazos river. The house is just a short walk away.  Here, school children on a field trip get to experience some good old fashioned work at the Anson Jones House.  Rear view of the Anson Jones House, showing the kitchen. |
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Post by neferetus on Apr 9, 2006 15:08:35 GMT -5
 Ruins of an old bridge, on the Brazos River.  Texian Army encampment at Washington-On-The-Brazos.  Period docent explains the history of the community to some school children.  Pigpen, at Washington-On-The Brazos.  Living historian, in a doorway.  Smithy shop.  Houses. |
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Post by Bromhead24 on Aug 6, 2006 18:43:58 GMT -5
Any good campgrounds near by?
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Post by neferetus on Nov 16, 2006 20:51:28 GMT -5
Scuttlebutt over on the Alamo Film Site suggests that there may possibly be a bus trip to Washington-On-The-Brazos from San Antonio scheduled as part of the High Holy Days activities. Stay posted...
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Post by Bromhead24 on Nov 22, 2006 18:51:56 GMT -5
Remaining posted
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Post by bubbabod on Sept 4, 2007 2:03:10 GMT -5
Neferetus, great pictures! Like many people, I"ve driven I-10 numerous times and have driven right past the exit to Wasington-on-the-Brazos without stopping. Your pictures have sure whetted my appetite to make a stop there on my next trip.
Thanks for the pictures.
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Post by Greg C. on Sept 4, 2007 8:46:28 GMT -5
Neferetus, great pictures! Like many people, I"ve driven I-10 numerous times and have driven right past the exit to Wasington-on-the-Brazos without stopping. Your pictures have sure whetted my appetite to make a stop there on my next trip. Thanks for the pictures. Neferetus has been designated the site's official photographer, you'll enjoy many excellant pics from most of his trips.  |
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Post by bubbabod on Sept 4, 2007 9:53:25 GMT -5
Crazyhorse, his pictures are great. I had no idea there was that much at Washsington-on-the-Brazos. I'm sure stopping next trip.
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Post by Greg C. on Sept 4, 2007 9:58:10 GMT -5
And take some more pics of your own....
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Post by neferetus on Nov 4, 2007 14:49:58 GMT -5
Now that I live so 'close' by, I'll have to make an honest effort to go there. So much Texas history, all in one place!
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Post by Bromhead24 on Nov 4, 2007 17:45:24 GMT -5
And get some photos of the USS Texas....
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Post by seguin on Nov 4, 2007 19:50:44 GMT -5
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Post by neferetus on Nov 4, 2007 19:59:52 GMT -5
Nice little clip. Thanks, Seguin.
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Post by Greg C. on Nov 6, 2007 18:48:46 GMT -5
Where has bubbabod gone?
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Post by seguin on Nov 8, 2007 15:55:32 GMT -5
Good question! Maybe he´s having computer problems...
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Post by neferetus on Nov 13, 2007 1:09:11 GMT -5
Good question! Maybe he´s having computer problems... If so, I wish his system a speedy recovery. |
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