Learn about early pioneers in what was to become the State of Texas
At Old Fort Parker, our mission is to preserve this historical landmark and artifacts for future generations. We believe that by protecting these resources and the historical way of life, we can better understand our past and create a brighter future.
We offer a range of services to help preserve history, including education and a variety of events throughout the year and offer small and large event venue services. See the Fee & Facilities page for more information on what we have available.
Over the years, we have worked on a variety of projects, including community events, restoring historic buildings, cataloging artifacts, and developing educational programs. We look forward to preserving the history of the Fort and continuing to serve as a place for all to come and enjoy stepping back into the history of this area.
Did you know you can have your events here?!!? We have facilities available to lease for personal events such as Family Reunions, Birthday Parties, Memorials, and more. There is the Visitor Center, Roger's House, Barracks, inside the Fort, and the grounds around the Fort.
Also, throughout the year the Fort hosts many events here, including Pre-1840 Mountain Man Rendezvous, 2 Civil War Reenactments, an 18th Century Reenactment Campout, a Renaissance Character Group Camp, and 3 Trail Rides.
See the Fee & Facilities page for more information and specific details on rentals for events.
We have lots of room for tent camping with or without water and electricity and plenty of hook-ups for RV camping! We have RV hook-ups available with 30 or 50 amp electric and water at each site. RV spots are back in, but we have plenty of room to turn around and maneuver. All of the spots are open along the front and back fence with a large open field between.
WE ARE PET AND EQUINE FRIENDLY! Have your pets or equines with you? No problem!
Pets are welcome as long as they are contained at your camp or on a leash. Please pick up their poop, especially in the visitor and tour areas.
Equines- Horses, mules, donkeys, Oh my! Long ears or short, we love them all. We have plenty of room to camp with your horses. They can be staked out, high tied, trailer tied, kept in your pen or enclosure, portable enclosures, etc. We will also have pens available in the near future. Call to check on pen availability.
We offer different types of lodging here at the Fort. We have the Roger's Music House, which is a full house that is available to rent like an Air B&B stay.
The small and large barracks are historical buildings that have been refurbished into individual bedrooms with shared bathrooms with showers. There is a large deck with ramp access between the barracks. The Small Barracks are handicap and wheelchair accessible with ramps to the deck and building and a large walk-in shower.
See the Fee & Facilities page for more information and specific details on each choice that we have available.
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