What a blast! We went this past Sunday on their New Year celebration event. It was very fun. They…read morehad activities for the kids that my daughter enjoyed (like mask making and little good luck apples). When we first arrived and went through the visitor center where the gift shop is, the ladies behind the register were so kind and helpful. I wish I got their names. They were great at recommending where to start and what to do. They answered my questions and made us feel very welcome. I watched them interact with the families in front of us, and they were very sincere in making sure everyone had a pleasant time. That kind of customer service you don't find too often. The luncheon they had was over the top good that we signed up for. The ham, black eyed peas, cabbage, greens, cornbread, etc all tasted like heaven. My five year old inhaled the cabbage like crazy, normally she won't clean her plate because she's a smaller little gal, but today was an exception. I was impressed! Some of the staff/volunteers you can tell LOVE their jobs and are passionate about what they do. "Mr. Jones" at the first older cabin with no electricity was so patient and kind with my daughter's many questions. He let her go pick eggs from the chickens as well, which she enjoyed thoroughly. She loved hearing their stories, I've never seen so her fascinated with things that didn't involve cartoons, an iPad, or candy. Seriously, the patience they had with her questions about everything made me smile. It was also neat to see the different people visiting. England, Canada, other states across the US. It was a treat to see how popular this place was for visitors and it was right down the road for us. PARENTS: -Bring comfortable shoes. Check the weather, if it has been raining, you will need to find a pair that may get a tad muddy! -Bring a small or lighter backpack to put some drinks in, especially for warmer months. -Consider packing some bug spray for mosquitos when it's warmer out, since there's water throughout the property and you'll be outside the majority of the time. -During colder months, the backpack would be good to use for packing a blanket for this little ones like during the cowboy demonstration. -Consider bringing a stroller, since you'll most likely be walking. An easy to fold up umbrella stroller would be good if you want to jump on the tractor ride. We enjoying walking and not having to wait on the tractor. It's only a mile loop around, with all the stops spread out so it's not like you'll be walking long periods of time. -If the weather will be chilly, bring a jacket as you'll be outdoors a lot for the demonstrations. We went on a cold day, and wish we had brought mittens, as well. Not necessary, but would've been nice to have. -Check before coming to see if they have any special events or lunches. Highly recommend the opportunity to let my daughter try the different foods from the "old days"!

Came here with my sons on their field trip and can't wait to come back. It is a large property…read morewith history. My kids enjoy learning about the history of each houses and what living back in the days was like.

This venue was exactly what I was looking for. We had a baby shower for my sister. The rental…read moreprocess was simple and all online. I then setup a walkthrough of the venue to get pictures, measurements and to see the facilities. They grant you access to two kitchens and two bathrooms nearby. They are not in the Veranda but are in close walking distance. The Veranda was perfect, open, airy and so pretty! The rental comes with four round tables, linens and chairs. They provide spandex covers for the buffet/main tables as well as all round table linens in crisp white. Ana Alicia and the rest of the staff were amazing. Super helpful, and friendly. They are super accommodating from start to finish. The deposit was returned in less than a week! I highly recommend this venue!

If you've lived in Fort Bend County, you would find this museum quite interesting. If anything,…read moreit'll help you understand why the schools in the area are named the way they are (Stephen F. Austin, Isaac H. Kempner, B.F. Terry, and Jane Long to be exact.) Since this part of Texas was colonized in the 1800s, landowners here had plantations with cotton and sugar cane. And since they were part of the confederacy, they did have slaves. So yes, slaves were in this part of the country, in addition to the KKK. The museum doesn't condone slavery; it was simply letting us know that it existed around these parts. What people should take offense from is that B.F. Terry, though apparently an excellent fighter, was a slave owner and yet he has a high school named after him. The museum itself is small, but your admission also goes towards 2 house tours. I really enjoyed the Moore mansion. The docent was very good in explaining what everything was and delving deep into the family's history. If there's anything they could improve on, I would suggest updating some of the museum info, specifically, the surrounding town populations with information from the 2010 US census. Additionally, it's hard to remember the Moore family tree; I think it'd be helpful to have a poster with the family tree to help us visual learners see how everyone is related and who made what changes to the house.

My soldier came home to get married. It was a last minute trip. I can honestly say that the staff…read morehere was so accommodating and was able to perform the ceremony the same day. This was such a beautiful moment between my son and his now wife. Thank you to the judge and the altar for going the extra mile .

This facility is in between the newer developments of Ft Bend County (Richmond unincorporated) and…read moreCinco Ranch. You can get your tags renewed, car title transfers, property matters, tickets etc taken care of over here. Lines move pretty quickly over here as well. The staff is efficient in doing their job. Open from 8 am to 4.30 pm, Monday through Friday. Nice atmosphere for a government building!

Beautiful, centuries-old live oak tree that was already huge before Houston was even founded. It's…read moreseen a lot of history, including (allegedly) a few hangings, over the years.

Exactly what it claims to be - the old hanging oak. There's not much to do around it, but it's a…read moregood reminder of a different time. Don't go here if you expect a museum, or exhibit, or anything like that. It's a nice tree with an interesting history. Nothing more, nothing less.

This place is pretty amazing. You start off with a brief film giving you some history of what…read moreyou're about to see. As you wander through the museum part it's very well done with a lot of touch screen interactives. As you wrap up going through the museum which can easily take you an hour plus, there's a second video that the continuation of the first. Both videos are really high quality and give a great overview. Once you've experienced the inside you walk outside and see a map of what the area used to look like with a homestead sites and some buildings. It helps you get orientated. Then there's the whole recreation of what the town could have looked like. Multiple buildings that you can walk through, each one has their own little educational experience. The print shop is probably the coolest as it's actually functional and can print stuff on every created press. I could easily imagine spending hours here, and it's an amazing morning experience for both adult and kids.

Really, really great spot! We hadn't heard of it, and it's just right outside of Houston! I would…read morerecommend anyone to come to learn more about Texas History. My history obsessed husband even learned something new. It is a beautifully done museum, very interactive and colorful and inviting. Great for kids and adults alike. And there is a great replica of what the town would look like as well.

Nice friendly local farm in the Klein/Spring area. Came…read morehere with my son for his field trip and since I have been an off and on resident of this area since 2000 I thought I should check it out myself as I helped out the 4th grade teachers. Wunderlich farm is rich in history, our neighborhood being heavily influenced on German families is nice to learn where the names of our local schools come from, streets, and local shops. The friendly staff teaches visitors about how it was growing up as an early settler though out NW Houston raising animals with their daily chores and we even experienced doing manual labor work ourselves to appreciate where we are now with advances in technology. I would definitely recommend to take a walk into our local history's past and bond with your family to a place so rich in stories and tales to share even throughout these years.

Cute and tiny place to visit. The buildings are open on Saturdays and the farms are open to visit…read moreas long as you ask for permission. Wife loved reading the history behind it all. It's open till 3pm during the week.

Went by today, the remains are gone. The buildings are all cleared. Nothing to see anymore.read more

Rumour spreadin' a-'round in that Texas town 'bout that…read moreshack outside La Grange and you know what I'm talkin' about. Just let me know if you wanna go to that home out on the range. They gotta lotta nice girls. - ZZ Top If you're looking for a plaque or some sort of historical marker to identify one of (if not the) oldest whorehouses in America you'll be sorely disappointed. Down a dusty road off the highway lay the remains of the Chicken Ranch which inspired such classics as "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and the musical gem "La Grange". Behind a metal fence with some cows roaming about lay the decrepit remains of a building. You'll have to use your imagination to fill in the rest of the blanks, guessing what was. Originally opened in 1844 and run by a widow named Mrs. Swine. The brothel has a fun and colorful past that is worth a read. Here's a snippet from Wikipedia regarding the random moniker: As the Depression lingered, the number of customers dwindled, and Williams had difficulty making ends meet for her employees. She implemented the "poultry standard," charging one chicken for each sexual act. The number of chickens at the brothel exploded, and soon the place became known as the Chicken Ranch. Williams supplemented her income by selling surplus chickens and eggs.[1 Due to the history of this location, I'm surprised the state hasn't made it an official historical landmark. In the meantime, if you find yourself traveling down highway 71 around the small town of La Grange it's worth a stop to sit and guess about what used to be.

I wish I had planned my day better. You could spend the whole day here. We would have packed a…read morepicnic lunch. There is so much to see. Plan on your walking shoes too! It was amazing to explore the townsite and explore the building where the declaration of independence from Mexico was signed. Just walking on the grounds where these visionaries walked was melancholy. The visitor center has a bunch of information. This historical site houses the Star of the Republic Museum, a park, and the Barrington living history farm. We didn't get to see the farm or visit the park. We ran out of time

Got about 8.5k steps in from walking during the visit to this park. Not only that, I got to see and…read morelearn something. Allergies were under control thanks to starting Allegra. It allowed me to enjoy the walk while understanding more about Washington on the Brazos River. Got to see the famous Brazos River and imagine how life was or could have been. Washington, Texas could have been a bustling city like Austin. It was fun seeing the old life acted out in the exact place it happened. It was fun hearing from those playing the various roles all over the park. It's a nice and sacred part of Texas history. One can explore neighboring areas like Navasota or Chappell Hill for dinner. Was hoping to have dinner at Bevers in Chappell Hill but it was closed. It was an easy drive home. Found a new way to get 10k steps in.