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Sundown Social WASHINGTON ON THE BRAZOS STATE HISTORIC SITE Located on 293 acres of lush park land the picturesque Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site gives visitors unique insights into the lives and times of the 59 delegates who met on that very spot on March 2 1836 to make a formal declaration of independence from Mexico. From 1836 to 1846 the Republic of Texas proudly but precariously existed as a separate and unique nation. Washington on the Brazos is indeed Where Texas Became Texas. Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site has many onsite attractions open daily as well as an incredible yearround schedule of events and programs.