Posted on Mar 17, 2020
DUE TO COVID-19, THE QUADRANGLE & THE FORT SAM HOUSTON MUSEUM ARE CLOSED. We are having difficulty changing our hours posting. If you seen any indication there that we are open, IT IS WROING!
DUE TO COVID-19, THE QUADRANGLE & THE FORT SAM HOUSTON MUSEUM ARE CLOSED. We are having difficulty changing our hours posting. If you seen any indication there that we are open, IT IS WROING!
Check out the photos under "By Owner". We've added picturestaken by previous visitors to the Quadrangle.
- Phil GVery nice historic place in the heart of San Antonio. Geronimo and his followers were held there for a while, while his fate was decided and he was eventually sent to federal prison in Florida. There are deer and peacocks walking around. Maybe one day I'll meet LTG Laura Richardson. She's a legend in the Army.
- Jennifer AThis was a beautiful experience and very peaceful atmosphere overall. Once you enter, you feel very calm and can see the history here. They also have a museum on the right side with a very informative tour. The director is very knowledgeable and loves her job. They are very good at preserving the grounds and history here. Plus the animals add to the peace. I was able to walk around after the tour just to enjoy the scenery. It was free admissions and you can always give donations.
- Seth CThis is a truely underated gem of San Antonio. Besides being an important landmark with a rich and storied history, Historic Fort Sam Houston is a breathtakingly beautiful sanctuary where gentle deer and peacocks roam free as people go about their business. You can take a walk through the museum to learn the history of the fort and see everything from authentic uniforms to antique firearms and even a short film, should you choose to watch it. From the museum, bags of feed are available to feed the deer and peacocks as you walk the grounds. You can snap a picture in front of the clock tower where, as legend has it, Geronimo was once held prisoner. This is also a great location for a small picnic. Historic Fort Sam Houston is operated and maintained jointly by the US Army and US Air Force however, it is still open to the public, and entrance to both the fort and the museum is 100% FREE, the only thing that costs any money is the animal feed which is only a few dollars. Historic Fort S...
Mon: | Closed |
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Tue: | Closed |
Wed: | Closed |
Thu: | Closed |
Fri: | Closed |
Sat: | Closed |
Sun: | 12:00 – 12:30 AM |