First Presidents of Texas

Day 1 –

Drive to San Jacinto and begin with the San Jacinto Museum of History where Texas had its start.

Take the Lynchburg Ferry across to the one-time home of David G. Burnett in Baytown, Tx.

Learn about the life of the First President of the Republic of Texas.

Head for lunch in Kemah at Tookie’s on the Boardwalk.

After a leisurely lunch, head for Galveston to visit President Burnet’s gravesite.

At the Lakeview Cemetery, see if you can find Burnet’s grave! (We'll give you hints!)

Check into the historic Tremont Hotel or the lovely Victorian Inn Bed and Breakfast.

Free time to wander the Strand of Galveston and enjoy your choice of restaurants.  

Day 2

Load up and head into Richmond to visit the homestead of President Mirabeau Bonaparte Lamar.

Welcome by Historic Commission members and take a tour of Lamar Homestead.

Visit Lamar’s gravesite in the Morton Cemetery in Fort Bend County.

Lunch at Sandy McGee’s Restaurant in Richmond.

Drive to Washington-on-the-Brazos to visit Barrington Living History Farm, the one-time home of President Anson Jones.

Stop for Supper at Stolz outside Washington-on-the-Brazos.

Head for our lodgings for the night at Far View Bed and Breakfast in Brenham, Tx.

Wine and beverages relaxing around the pool for the evening (bring your swimsuits!).

Day 3

Head for the home and burial site of 2-time president of the Texas Republic, Sam Houston.

Visit the Sam Houston Memorial Museum and learn about President Houston’s two terms as President of the Republic.

11:30 - Honor Sam Houston with a visit to his gravesite at Oakwood Cemetery.

12:00– Final lunch at a local restaurant.

1:30 – End of tour.  

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