Some of you may know that the Texas Historical Commission manages a historical park on the northern boundary of today's community of San Felipe. It is the original location of San Felipe de Austin, the town Stephen F. Austin founded in colonial Texas.
This park shouldn't be confused with Stephen F. Austin State Park which lies a few hundred yards upstream of the Brazos River. The State Park is managed by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. It offers a variety of recreational activities, like hiking, biking, and camping. A visit to both parks offers a good opportunity to combine education with recreation.
The San Felipe de Austin Park is launching a considerable expansion project which includes a modern museum and exhibitions of artifacts relating to Austin and the colonial period of Texas. (I've posted a previous entry on this blog that includes a video presentation on this topic by Bryan McAuley, park manager.)
The Historical Commission organizes an annual "Links To The Past" golf tournament to raise funds for the San Felipe de Austin Park. Proceeds from this year's event will fund historical panels to be placed on the San Felipe Golf Course. The panels will highlight the area's historical significance and, hopefully, spur an interest as golfers play the course.
The following image is a sample of a panel on the community of San Felipe de Austin.
The next image is a sample of a panel on William B. Travis, resident of San Felipe de Austin.
