Contact Information
228 S. Laredo Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
210-226-4801
The Casa Navarro State Historical Park stands on .7-acre in downtown San Antonio, in Bexar County. The site was acquired by donation from the San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation in 1975, after having been in operation since July of 1964. The original house complex was the residence of Texas hero Jose Antonio Navarro (1795-1871). Consisting of three limestone, caliche block, and adobe structures, it was built about 1848. The Casa Navaro is the only historic site in San Antonio dedicated to the interpretation of the Mexican history and heritage of Texas, as seen through the life of Navarro, a prominent San Antonio merchant, rancher and statesman. Navarro served as a member of the Texas legislatures under Mexico, Republic of Texas, and the State of Texas. Representing San Antonio Tejanos, he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836. Navarro was the first Tejano to write about the history of Texas. He was an influential political figure during the momentuous fifty five years when the destiny of Texas was forged, from 1810 to 1865. Navarro is best known as "the strongest defender of the rights of his people."
The park is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
The attraction to the Casa Navaro State Historic Park are its abilities to provide visitors with historical details regarding Mexican history and their involvement in Texas
Facilities include adobe architecture, exhibits, and period furnishings. Guided, conversational tours are provided at no additional cost.
Nearby attractions include Landmark Inn and Sebastopol State Historical Parks, Honey Creek State Natural Area, Guadalupe River State Park, and San Jose Mission. The park is within walking distance of San Fernando Cathedral, the Spanish Governor's Palace, Market Square, the Alamo, La Vilita, the Paseo del Rio, Hemisfair Plaza, and other historic areas.
Recreation includes looking and exhibits, studying Mexican history and guided tours.
Current weather conditions can vary from day to day. For more details, call the park or Park Information at 1-800-792-1112.
