Today we head out to Navasota, Texas (1 1/2 hour drive) to Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site.  It is located on the Brazos River and was the site of the 1836 General Convention which would decide the fate of Texas.  It is revered as the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836.  Washington remained a town of some prominence in early Texas until the eve of the Civil War.  The park encompasses the site of the historic town.  Washington was the capitol of Texas from 1842 to 1845,, and the home of the last president of the Republic of Texas, Anson Jones.

Every year the Star of the Republic Musuem, and Barrington Living History Farm, both housed at the Washington on the Brazos site, present "Childhood in Early Texas," an interactive, hands-on program.The kids get to discover what life was like for a child in the mid-19th century.  They get to learn about chores, clothes, schools and then they get to make some old-fashioned toys to take home.  Then we get to go to Barrington Farm where the kids will get to experience life as it was on an 1850's farm.

Last year, Cameron had a blast so we decided to go again this year.  The only bad thing is the drive-two and from....but other than that, we'll have a grand time!