Anniversary Park

Anniversary Park in Waco, Texas is a public park that commemorates the historic signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836. The park features several key elements, including a visitor center, terrace experiences with benches overlooking the townsite and Barrington Plantation, and a series of street signs highlighting the town’s main thoroughfares like Ferry Street, Main Street, and Austin Street. These features are generously underwritten by various donors, with plaques acknowledging their contributions. The park aims to breathe life into the history of the surrounding communities and preserve the stories of the people who once lived there. Through oral history projects and community engagement, the park seeks to document the rich heritage of this important site before it is lost to time.