WELCOME MEDIA
The Washington on the Brazos Media and News page is your resource tool for news and information about the Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site, Independence Hall, Barrington Plantation, Fanthorp Inn, and the Star of the Republic Museum, as well as the Washington on the Brazos State Historical Foundation, the non-profit support organization that helps fund many of its programs and developments. The media is always welcome to tour the grounds and visit our sites, as our guest. Please call ahead to make arrangements.
Expert Media
Washington on the Brazos is home to many scholars and experts relating to Texas history, culture, agriculture, politics and life in the years of the Texas Republic (from 1836-1846). Contact Seven Impressions to schedule an interview or request information from an expert.
Story Ideas
There’s always something new and exciting happening at Washington on the Brazos. Click here for a list of events»
Other ideas include:
- Preservation and Conservation
- Education
- Seasons
- Genealogy
- Holidays
- Agriculture
- Cultural Tourism
General Press Kit
Media Releases
Juneteenth Heritage Celebration
June 2024
Independence Eve Press Release
February 2024
Texas Independence Day WOB 2022 Press Release January
February 2022
Holiday Release 2019
November 2019
Juneteenth 2019 FINAL release
May 2019
Media Release Beef on the Brazos
April 2019
Sundown Social 2019 release
April 2019
Media Release Beef on the Brazos
April 2019
Q2 Calendar Release
March 2019
Texas Independence Day WOB 2019 Press Release
January 2019
News Articles
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Texas celebrates its Independence Day
KAGS
KWHI TIDC Preview
February 2018
H-E-B presents Texas-size celebration to mark 182nd anniversary of Texas Independence
Houston Community Newspaper, February 2018
Holiday Treasure Hunt
San Antonio Magazine, December 2015
12 time-rewinding living history farms
Mother Nature Network, December 2015
Christmas on the Brazos
Brazos Valley Insite, November 2015
3 Days in the Field: The Birthplace of Texas: Brenham, Barrington and the Bard are among Washington County’s delights.
Texas Parks and Wildlife, November 2014
Cool Coach: Anderson’s Fanthorp Inn event re-imagines 1800s Texas
Texas AAA, November/December 2014
Images & Videos
Most of the images on this website are available for reproduction, as well as high resolution photos of the grounds, the attractions, our events, etc. in all subject matter and sizes. To request a photo for use in an online or print publication, please contact Lydia McAfee at lydia@sevenimpressions.com
Washington on the Brazos Park Association and its partner TPWD have a selection of video for use in productions. To request video for use online or in a production, please contact lydia@sevenimpressions.com.
Click the logo to download a logo zip file.
Slim, a Piney Woods ox, strikes a pose in front of Republic of Texas President Anson Jones Homestead at Barrington Living History Farm at Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site.
Fanthorp Inn in Anderson, Texas, 20 miles from Washington on the Brazos, is a wonderfully preserved 19th century Stagecoach Inn, that provided hospitality for many historical icons.
Independence Hall stands on the cornerstones of the original building, where the Republic of Texas was formed, and Where Texas Became Texas.
Star of the Republic Museum houses a collection of exhibits, artifacts and documents relative to the time Texas was a nation.
Media Assistance
For a complete media kit on Washington on the Brazos, details on individual events, guided tours, interviews with our experts, comp media passes or any other information, contact our PR/marketing consultants at Seven Impressions by emailing lydia@sevenimpressions.com.
