Presidio La Bahía State Historic Site

11/02/2026

We’re excited to announce that Presidio La Bahía is participating in the H-E-B Explore More program to offer 🎟️FREE ADMISSION🎟️ to the Presidio throughout November & December 2026!

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to discover more, this is the perfect opportunity to explore Presidio La Bahía and experience the history that helped shape Texas.

And the adventure doesn’t stop in Goliad! Eight other museums and attractions across the Gulf Coast are participating in the Explore More program, offering even more opportunities to discover, learn, and make memories this holiday season!

Please note: This offer applies to general admission only. Scheduled tours & specialty programs remain subject to regular fees.

A special thank you to the H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust for making these experiences possible!

To learn more about the other participating attractions and their offers, see below:
https://newsroom.heb.com/explore-more-by-heb/

10/29/2026

November will be just as exciting! Lipantitlan presentation, Fannin Battleground State Historic Site tour, Main Street Goliad Market Days, School Tours, Guided Tours, and Thanksgiving Holidays!

10/21/2026

Mark your calendars for the 41st Annual Goliad Massacre Reenactment, taking place the weekend of March 19th–21st, 2027.

To allow participants and spectators to celebrate Easter, this year's event has been moved up one week from its traditional dates. In addition, the historically two-day program is expanding into a three-day event for the first time ever!

The newly extended schedule features:
• Friday, March 19: Living history demonstrations at Fannin Battleground.
• Saturday, March 20: Battle reenactments and the evening candlelight tour.
• Sunday, March 21: A final commemoration of the historic March 27, 1836, Goliad Massacre.

Participant pre-registration opens in November (exact date TBD). If you're a reenactor, and you want to help shape the growth and direction of this annual event, we highly encourage you to attend our planning meeting coming up in January. Keep an eye on our social media pages for meeting announcements.

10/09/2026

On this day in Texas history, 191 years ago...

Explore the Goliad Campaign of 1835, a pivotal series of operations during the Texas Revolution that led to significant victories for Texan forces against Mexican President Santa Anna's army.

10/08/2026

Join us this Saturday October 10th for Main Street Goliad Market Days and drop by our booth to find out more information on next Saturday's program!
Presidio La Bahia will be open this weekend to enjoy self-guided tours.

10/02/2026

Spaces are filling up, visit our website to book your school tour today: https://thc.texas.gov/state-historic-sites/presidio-la-bahia/school-tours-presidio-la-bahia
Bring history to life for your students, visit Presidio La Bahia and make it a memory that will last a lifetime!

09/04/2026

History pit stop for this weekend!

08/29/2026

A new arrival and a returning favorite!

Our Goliad Flag charm is now available in the Museum Store, alongside the return of our popular Our Lady of Loreto Chapel charm!
Both charms are sterling silver and are $49.99 each. An 18” sterling silver box chain is also available for $20.00, sold separately.

Whether you choose the iconic flag or the chapel, each one makes a beautiful keepsake of Presidio La Bahía and Goliad history.
Come check them out during your next visit!

07/31/2026

End of Summer blues? Join us on Saturday August 15th at 11:00am in the Chapel for our final architectural series of the season: The Fannin Monuments. Discover the details of all three monuments for Fannin and his command. See you at the Fort!

07/26/2026

Another Revolution and Republic Historic Sites Passport Complete! Congratulations to Mr. Quentin Thompson for getting his last stamp at Presidio La Bahia on 7/25/26. It was an honor to be your last stop.