History: Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites, 40.4 acres total, are located 1 mile south of La Grange, in Fayette County. The tomb at Monument Hill was acquired by the State of Texas in 1907 and transferred to Texas Parks and Wildlife in 1949. In 1956, the Archbishop of San Antonio and the citizens of Fayette County deeded an additional 3.58 acres to the site. Another 36-acre tract, including the Kreische Brewery and Kreische Home was added in 1977. The park was opened in 1983, after archaeological study and stabilization had been completed.

Important information: The brewery is open for guided tours, conducted by trained docents, on the following days and times: October thru May every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00pm and 3:30pm; June thru September Saturdays only at 10am. Tours of the Kreische house are scheduled on selected weekends when docent volunteers are available. This is typically on the first and second Sundays, between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. Special weekday group tours of Monument Hill, the Brewery, or the Kreische house can be arranged in advance through the park headquarters. Larger groups enjoy a special overview of the park on a historical, scenic guided tour along the park's interpretive trail (with kolaches and refreshments as an option).

Hours: Open seven days a week -year round. 8 am to 5 pm. Closed on Christmas Day. 

Admission fees: do apply, see Park website for details.