Washington hosted the district court during the later 1830’s and into the early 1840’s. Notable judge, ranger and Texian icon. R.M. Williamson presided over district court here in Washington during the republic era. It was also here in Washington that Commodore Moore came for his court martial after returning from his ad ventures in the Gulf of Mexico. Court will convene in Convention Hall and will hear several cases, some based on historic cases while others will be created for the events. Participants in the case from the attorneys to the plaintiffs will be dressed in period clothing and will be conducting the trial based on mid 19th century law in the Republic of Texas. Visitors will be encouraged to sit in on the trials and if interested, serve as jurors.