Lou C.

Help! Help! I got lost. I lost track of time after a single visit to the 1830's Jones Stock Farm House. The ladies explained to us how the residents lived back then. I was speechless seeing all the farm tools, bedding and furniture from centuries ago. Although this house was rebuilt by the original builder when it was destroyed by fire long time ago. George Ranch Historical Park is absolutely a must-go place when you have out-of-town visitors. I got submerged into the nature's beauty and wonders from the past. Lucky me, Eddie S. poked me to bring me back to 21st century. I need to come visit few more times to experience how people from 1800's lived and take more photos of this nature's beauty. What a shame that I have no prior knowledge about this lively historic park in Houston. Commute here was no issue for me (thanks to Eddie, my tour guide). I was here during a company picnic. I wish I had more time to do a thorough tour of this place. As I've read an interesting activity that might get me back for a Labor Day BBQ - $15 per person https://www.georgeranch.org/event-calendar/labor-day-backyard-barbecue-3. Anyone wants to join me? **34th review of 2017**

Wow, just wow! My husband and I attended George ranch high school and we were the first class going into Polly Ryan middle school (where we met). Middle school sweet hearts. It was so surreal passing our middle school, junior high and high school then arriving at the George ranch chapel to get married. The chapel was amazing and everything we dreamed of. Everyone was so nice and the chapel fit our family and close friends perfectly. Taking pictures with the longhorns was amazing. The bridal suite and groomsmen suite were perfect! For anyone wanting a traditional wedding in a 1900s chapel, this is most definitely your place. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! David was a great guy to work with and recommend a harpist for our ceremony and it was the talk of the wedding! The harpist sounded beautiful in this all wooden chapel!

We just got back. What a wonderful experience we had. Everyone was so warm, friendly, and informative. The space was absolutely beautiful. And we even got to see an alligator. Loved it!! We learned a ton!

Can't get much better than this for a day out with little kids in the springtime in TX! We went on a cool day with the stroller and walked the whole park loop. Saw a cattle drive, blacksmith, wild flowers, farm animals, and period homes. The interpreters were great. Bring a picnic and a blanket or there are tables too. Lots of restrooms throughout and a tram runs every 20 minutes if you can't walk the whole thing. Buy your tickets in advance and check in at the visitor's center when you arrive to get your stickers and map. Everyone was great about distancing and masking. Have fun!

Roxanne R.

What a blast! We went this past Sunday on their New Year celebration event. It was very fun. They had 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"!

Michelle M.

This place brings back memories, as I would go here for field trips during my elementary school years. It was nice to be able to share this experience with my husband and parents! George Ranch is still in the middle of nowhere, but definitely worth visiting if you're interested in Texas history. After coming here, you'll realize why things are named the way they are in the town of Richmond. I truly enjoyed visiting all the different period homes. We started in the 1830s, with this small cottage that also served as a farm. There's a live pig and a chicken coop on the premises, and the kids that were visiting had the hands-on opportunity to move and distribute hay to all the animals. The 1860's house was a slight upgrade, bigger with actual stairs and a detached kitchen. What's cool is that they might start hosting dinners in the kitchen sometime in 2016; imagine having an 1860s style formal dinner, along with an explanation of what used to be done back then! The 1890's house was gorgeous, very Victorian with a lot of furniture imported from Europe. There was even an Asian style room in the house, which was neat to see. The man who hosted the tour here was very informative and was able to answer all my questions about life back then. We weren't able to see the 1930s house as the 2:00 tour ran late and we were a bit tired. Walking around wasn't too bad, but if the tractor/tram came around, we took advantage of it. As this is very outdoorsy, I recommend coming here when it's not raining (unless you want to deal with a lot of mud.) Wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather, as you'll be spending a lot of time walking around outside.

Nadia P.

I recently visited George Ranch for a field trip with my daughter and loved it! Apparently if you come early during weekdays in Spring or Autumn, you may have to contend with a host of school children also there on field trips which means long lines and limited tours. They have no way of knowing ahead of time who is showing up, so if you're coming during the week, plan to come a little later in the day so you can enjoy more personalized, thorough tours, less noise and shorter lines. We arrived at opening time on a weekday and just happened to score a day with over 500 school children on field trips. The staff had to shorten and limit their tours to try and get all the classes through by lunch. We were not allowed to view the upstairs of the houses and the tours were just very basic. We did stick around until the school buses left (about 12:30) and re-did one of the tours (the Victorian House) and there was a big difference. So much more interesting and informational and we got to see the whole place. There are 4 main houses, so leave yourself enough time to see them all -- the Log Cabin , the 1830s house (fairly quick tour) the Victorian Era house (30 minute tour) and the George House. There is also a cattle roping exhibition and a few other cattle related things. We got to do everything but the George house, so will be heading back at some point to see the rest. There is a fair amount of walking involved, so wear comfy shoes. They do have a hay ride/tractor that comes around and takes you from house to house, but you can walk around too. Overall, it's a very fun and educational. The houses are beautiful Museums of Houston History full of period specific items. Little kids (under 3) would probably be quite bored and might break something really expensive if you're not careful. The Staff was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend coming here if you love museums and old houses.

Shana M.

If you're looking to get some hands on learning about Texas heritage, George Ranch Historical Park is a great get away that can give you over 100 years of Texas facts and fun in a living history project. Part of the Fort Bend Museum Association and the George Foundation, George Ranch immerses you in the world that was and gives you opportunities to celebrate and educate yourself about the Texas that was. Set on a 23,000 acre working ranch, you'll go back in time to the land of true cowboys and learn about Texas traditions. There are tours of the park set up for a variety of groups. There are tours of the ranch, the home tours, and even a diner on premises so you can have a good old fashioned meal the way Texas food was meant to be. Throughout the year, the ranch puts on special events open to the public that celebrate things the traditional Texas way. Just note, they are not open on Sunday or Monday so be sure to plan your trip to George Ranch accordingly.

Arturo Y.

Very nice place - recommending friends to go - fall or spring is a good time (Houston winters are not that bad either) - I would not recommend summer though...

Isabel M.

It is such a beautiful place to come and explore and learn about history and what this ranch has to offer to the public, although, this would NOT be a good place to bring students for a field trip during a hot summer day. Please make sure to bring enough water if that's the case. Many of our students suffered from dehydration and that's the school's fault as well as the ranch's for allowing these kind of field trips during a hot weather time. Most water fountains were filthy and students were not able to drink from there. Also, one of the show cases was on the outdoors under the bright hot sun, where there was no type of ceiling covering that area. Please think about the little kids.