Photograph of the Washington on the Brazos historic site and outdoor exhibit in Washington County, Texas. Three figures dressed as reenactors stand on the right side of the rope divider in the image. One man is wearing a tan hat, blue shirt, and brown pants and the other is dressed in a mid-nineteenth century wartime outfit with a black hat, button up blue jacket and an over the shoulder canvas bag. On the same side as the reenactors are props reminiscent of the Mexican American war and historical events that took place on the Brazos River, and include two white awnings, a wooden wagon, and benches. About half a dozen visitors of the outdoor exhibit stand on the left side of the rope and two strollers are visible. Trees surround the exhibit and the day appears to be overcast with grey clouds overhead.

The Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site holds immense historical significance as the place where the Convention of 1836 adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence, marking Texas' bid for freedom. Spanning 293 acres, this site features three main attractions: Independence Hall, Barrington Living History Farm, and the Star of the Republic Museum. Visitors can explore the replica of the meeting place, experience life on a mid-19th-century farm, and delve into the Texas Revolution through interactive exhibits at the visitor center. Discover the rich heritage and pivotal moments that shaped Texas' history at this captivating historic site.

Visit the historic site where the Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1836. Explore 293 acres featuring Independence Hall, Barrington Living History Farm, and the Star of the Republic Museum. Experience life on a mid-19th-century farm with costumed interpreters at Barrington Living History Farm, where Dr. Anson Jones, the last President of the Republic of Texas, once lived. Discover the rich heritage of Texas at this fascinating state historic site.

Photograph of a cookie display resting on a counter inside of High Cotton Baking located in Brenham, Texas. High Cotton Baking offers its gourmet cakes, cookies, and other baked goods at a retail shop on Brenham's courthouse square. A customer is seen in the background eating at the counter. The photo is a close up of the cookies.

Photograph of a glass case filled with fresh baked cookies resting on a High Cotton Baking's counter in Brenham, Texas. High Cotton Baking offers its gourmet cakes, cookies, and other baked goods at a retail shop on Brenham's courthouse square. A customer is visible eating in the background.

Photograph of the interior of High Cotton Baking Co. in Brenham, TX. High Cotton Baking offers its gourmet cakes, cookies, and other baked goods at a retail shop on Brenham's courthouse square. There is a table seated with three women as a server stops by to fill their glasses of water.

Photograph of a cake in a red display case inside of High Cotton Baking located in Brenham, Texas. High Cotton's Raspberry Crunch Cake showcases a moist raspberry-flavored cake encrusted with sweet, crunchy coconut.

Text for a sidebar about museums housing historic flags across Texas that was published in the March 2002 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Text for an article about the areas between between Tyler and Dallas, Texas that was published in the September 2000 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

List of non-commercial house concerts and listening rooms across Texas used as research for an article that was published in the February 1998 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Text about house concerts and listening rooms across Texas that was published in the "When..." section of a February 1998 Texas Highways magazine article.

Text for a sidebar about the Antique Rose Emporium that was published in the October 1995 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.