Fort Griffin State Historic Site

08/29/2026

Join us for On Campaign: A Program on the U.S. Army in Texas, 1871-1874, presented by our newest intern, Trevor Gould. Across the Texas frontier, these operations played a pivotal role in shaping the post-Civil War West. This is a great opportunity to get an engaging look at the soldiers, strategies, and events that defined this critical period in Texas history. Guided tours of the historic ruins of Fort Griffin, led by Site Manager Eric Abercrombie, are being offered following the conclusion of the program.

08/27/2026

Fort Griffin is hosting another Milky Way Photography Workshop event!

Are you ready to take your Milky Way photos to another level? Then come on out and join us here at Fort Griffin on Friday, September 11th, and Saturday, September 12th as we welcome professional photographer Lynn Cromer and his team of knowledgeable instructors for two days and two nights of hands on learning, different classroom sessions, and actual in the field photography of Fort Griffin's beautiful dark skies. We have limited spots available, so be sure to call and register your place!

Dates: September 11th-12th, 2026
Location: Fort Griffin State Historic Site
Address: 1701 N. U.S. Hwy. 283
Albany, TX 76430
Price: $100 per person
To register, visit the site or call 325-762-3592.

08/21/2026

Our new program talk, On Campaign: The U.S. Army in Texas and Fort Griffin, starts TOMORROW with program times at 10am and 2pm!

Location: Visitor Center at Fort Griffin State Historic Site
Address: 1701 N. U.S. Hwy. 283
Albany, TX 76430

We hope to see you out here!

08/20/2026

Images captured this past Saturday at Fort Griffin by . We will be hosting another Milky Way photography workshop on September 11-12, 2026. Event details on our website at visitfortgriffin.com. Come join us!

08/15/2026

Reminder!!!

Our newest program, On Campaign: The U.S. Army in Texas, 1871-1874 is starting Saturday August 22nd, 2026! That is only one week from today!

Location: Visitor Center at Fort Griffin State Historic Site
Address: 1701 N. U.S. Hwy. 283, Albany, TX 76430
Date: August 22nd, 2026
Times: 10am and 2pm

Stay following the program for a guided tour of the historic ruins of Fort Griffin by site staff

Don't miss this great opportunity to learn about one of the most pivotal eras in the history of our great State. We hope to see you out here!

08/15/2026

CALLING ALL FOOD TRUCK VENDORS!

Fort Griffin State Historic Site is looking for food trucks to come out and support our Fort Griffin Living History Days on October 9th and 10th, 2026.

To apply, call Fort Griffin State Historic Site @352-762-3592
Or email us at [email protected]

Don't miss this great opportunity to showcase your great food and be a part of this great event highlighting the history of the Texas Frontier.

06/27/2026

06/04/2026

Unfortunately, our Star Party, originally schedule for this Saturday, June 6, is canceled. We hope to schedule another soon.

View our other events: https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/fort-griffin

05/06/2026

Join us on June 6th for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Fort Griffin State Historic Site! Local astronomers will be on site with telescopes to help guests explore planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more beneath some of the darkest skies in Texas. Space is limited and reservations are required, so be sure to reserve your spot early.

📍 Astronomy area behind the Visitor Center
📞 325-762-3592 to reserve

🔗 Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1452900906048835/
🔗 Website Event Listing: https://thc.texas.gov/events/fort-griffin-star-gazing-party