Stephen F. Austin Statue

10/02/2026

Join staff and volunteers at Stephen F. Austin - Munson Historical County Park to bring the chilling history of Brazoria County to life! Catherine Munson Foster's most legendary stories from Ghosts Along the Brazos will be brought to life!
The Mystery of Bailey’s Light is just one tale captured in this book. Legend says old Brit Bailey was buried standing straight up, facing west, with his r***e by his side and a jug of wh***ey at his feet. Because his final wishes weren't fully met, his restless spirit still wanders the prairie—lantern in hand—searching for what he lost. Motorists still report seeing his bouncing, floating white light to this day!
If you love spine-chilling local history, you won't want to miss this special event hosted right where history happened.
Check out this video featuring Brazoria County’s most loved story teller, James Glover.

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09/19/2026

The Visitor's Center at the park will be closed today at 10:30 am while staff and volunteers take a quick trip down to the Village of Surfside, Fort Velasco, to help them celebrate Texas Navy Day. Visit Surfside Beach TX We have the cannon in tow and will fire her sometime after 3pm. Come on down to see us and enjoy all of the other festivities.

09/06/2026

If anyone has tried to call or email, the internet is down which means no phones. Hope everyone’s weekend is going well. Picture of Stevie from before the rain this morning.

08/01/2026

Staff from The Stephen F. Austin Statue are set up for the BC Summer Museum Passport closing event at the Brazoria County Historic Museum in Angleton. Come out and see us from 10am till noon.

06/26/2026

Join us on Saturday, July 4th, 12-2pm to witness pack 310 conduct a United States Flag Retirement Ceremony.

A flag retirement ceremony is the dignified disposal of an American flag that is no longer suitable for display. This usually applies to flags that are:
• Torn or frayed
• Severely faded
• Stained or badly soiled
• Damaged beyond repair
Under 4 U.S.C. § 8(k), the U.S. Flag Code states that an unserviceable flag should be destroyed respectfully, preferably by burning. A flag retirement ceremony ensures that the process is carried out with solemnity rather than being treated as ordinary trash disposal.
It is important to remember that the United States flag represents far more than cloth and stitching. It symbolizes the nation’s history, sacrifice, and shared identity. That is why a flag retirement ceremony is treated as a final tribute.

The Stephen F. Austin-Munson County Park is a drop-off location for both US and Texas flags that can no longer be flown due to their worn condition.

06/18/2026

Brazoria County Summer Passport Shenanigans! Come and get your stamp at the Stephen F. Austin-Munson County Park. Don’t forget to ask about the trivia questions for our site!
BC Summer Museum Passport

06/09/2026

This is where we will be Saturday morning. Come see us in Freeport!
We will return when this program is over, so if you're wanting to visit our park on Saturday, the afternoon is the time!

Step back in time this Saturday, June 13, at the Freeport Historical Museum's Fort Velasco Day!

Experience life in the 1830s with cannon firing demonstrations, historical reenactors, and hands-on activities!

06/05/2026

The park will be closed tomorrow because staff and volunteers will be offsite to help commemorate the lives lost at the Goliad massacre. If you are able to come out to Presidio La Bahia State Historic Site and see us that would be great. We will be open Sunday as usual, thank you for your understanding.
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05/16/2026

Join staff and volunteers for the kick off of the BC Summer Museum Passport program at the 2nd annual Stephen F. Austin Experience. Fun for all ages! Come and pick up your passport for a summer full of fun and the chance to win cool prizes at the passport wrap up in August. Event is on May 30th, 12-4 pm.
There will be cannon and musket demonstrations at regular intervals so please plan accordingly if there is anyone in your group who is sensitive to loud noises.

05/02/2026

Volunteers and staff helping out the City of Surfside with the signing of the treaty of Velasco. Come out and see us!