George Ranch Historical Park
 
     For the past 33 years, the Fort Bend History Association and The George Foundation collaborated to create a remarkable living history experience at the George Ranch Historical Park. Since its inception in 1988, the George Ranch Historical Park has welcomed over 1.2 million visitors offering an immersive journey in Texas history and the story of our community. This successful partnership combined the History Association's deep historical knowledge and program delivery with the Foundation's mission and stewardship of the property to create an authentic environment and highly acclaimed living history experience.
     As the George Ranch approaches its 200th anniversary, the time is right for the Historical Park to embark on its next chapter. Starting in January, the Historical Park will continue to deliver an outstanding educational experience to school groups and visitors. However, the Fort Bend History Association will transfer operations at the George Ranch to a newly formed, independent, non-profit. This shift will allow the History Association to fully focus on its mission to connect, educate and inspire county residents and visitors through important Texas stories, artifacts, interactive exhibits, and memorable experiences at the beautifully renovated Fort Bend Museum and the DeWalt Heritage Center.
The George Foundation will partner with the new nonprofit comprised of current Historical Park employees to continue to immerse students and guests in Texas history and preserve the authentic ranch environment for all to experience and enjoy. The Fort Bend History Association and The George Foundation have made invaluable contributions to the George Ranch Historical Park over the past 30+ years, and the future is bright for both organizations as we pursue our respective missions and positively impact Fort Bend County.


Basic Info

Website: georgeranch.org
Phone: 281-343-0218
Tickets: $15/adults, $12/seniors and $10/kids
Physical Address: 10215 FM 762, Richmond, Texas 77469
Hours of Operation: 
  • Summer Hours: Tuesday- Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. To schedule a group or school tour, please call 281-343-0218 x220 or email education@georgeranch.org.​
The George Ranch Historical Park showcases Texas history through the eyes of four generations of one family. Embark on a trip back in time and discover Texas in the 1830s, 1860s, 1890s and 1930s!
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The George Ranch Historical Park is a living history partnership between the Fort Bend History Association and The George Foundation.

1930s George Cattle Complex

Explore the George family's original home and barns at the 1930s George Cattle Complex. Take a tour of the George Ranch home, which was built at the turn-of-the-century and was designed by renowned Galveston architect Nicholas Clayton. You can also watch the cowboys (and cowgirls!) working cattle in the front pens. Watch them sort, rope, "brand" and then send the cattle through the chute in one of the few dipping vats still in existence in the United States.

1890s Davis Victorian Mansion

Explore the waning days of the 19th century in the Victorian splendor of the Davis Complex. Learn about the third generation of the family at the Davis Mansion and then complete your tour by visiting the sharecropper farm and working blacksmith shop.

1860s Ryon Prairie Home

Picture life in post-Civil War Texas with a visit to the home of Polly Ryon and her husband William during the rapid expansion of their ranching operations. Learn about this remarkable second generation story amidst a time of both great struggle and great change in both Texas and the United States.

1830s Jones Stock Farm

Visit one of the earliest settlements of Northeast Mexico: the Henry and Nancy Jones Homestead. Interpreters recreate the conversations and daily chores, bringing life to Nancy and Henry Jones’ world – the gardens, farm, livestock, kitchens and homestead. Depending on the season, you might see “family members” tending the garden, caring for the livestock or performing domestic chores such as weaving or corn grinding.