Brownsville, Texas

Cemetery, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Brownsville Historical Association is a multi-site organization dedicated to the preservation of Brownsville's history and culture. The BHA oversees six different sites: The Brownsville Heritage Complex (the Brownsville Heritage Museum and the Stillman House Museum), the Old City Cemetery and its Center, Market Square Research Center, and the Historic Alonso Building.

Conroe, Texas

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Cemetery, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Tells the history of Montgomery County, the third county created in the Republic of Texas. Features Dr. Charles B. Stewart, first Secretary of State to the Republic of Texas, acted as interrupter between General Sam Houston and General Santa Anna and is credited with designing the Lone Star Flag.

Home of the Griffin Papers, dating back to 1831 (can be used as in-house research) and certified copies are obtainable.

Life-size figures of early settlers who help to develop Montgomery County enhance visitor’s experience into the history.

Museum Features: Hands-On Gallery for Young Visitors, Student Workshop with Activity Sheets and Computer Games pertaining to the County history.

Refugio, Texas

Cemetery, History

This museum is a merger of public (Refugio County) and private (Refugio County Historical Society) entities tworda common goal. The Society collected funds for over 12 years, built a 21 square foot building, furnished it, then donated the sturucture to the county. Collections range from historical documents to early artifacts (including the original bell from the Refugio Mission that was built in 1795), numerous 19th century and early 20th century artifacts. This is the only museum in the county. Our purpose is to exhibit the history and culture of the people of this area. The museum opened its doors June 30, 1983, operating under the charter of the Historical Society. The Society pays for all exhibits and programs.

Giddings, Texas

Cemetery, Church, Culture, History, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

The Texas Wendish Heritage Museum preserves the history of the Texas Wends, Slavic immigrants from Lusatia, an area in eastern Germany. Today the Wends of Lusatia are called Sorbs.

Newcastle, Texas

Cemetery, History, Military, Park

Fort Belknap was established in 1851 as the northwestern anchor as the second line of defense for Texas settlers. Come visit and watch history come alive!

Groesbeck, Texas

Cemetery, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Military, Park, Specialized

Old Fort Parker is a very early Texas fort built in 1833, and since reconstructed. The Comanche Indains as well as the Anglo Parker participate in keeping this historic site alive. We have primitive camping, 35 Rv hookups with water, 19 air conditioned rooms in historic barracks and a historic house available for lodging A visitor center is available for rent to serve meals etc.

Austin, Texas

Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Cemetery, Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Military

Texas Historical Commission in Austin, TX is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

West Columbia, Texas

Archaeology, Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House

Miss Ima Hogg, last private owner of the site, conceived turning the site into a museum in the early 1930s. In 1958, she donated the plantation house and grounds to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; 11 years later, she donated the artifacts collections as well. The site was christened Varner-Hogg Plantation after the first and last owners of the land. Miss Hogg remained involved with the site until her death in 1975. In 2003, the park undertook a more thorough interpretation of the site's actual antebellum history through a film presentation funded by the Houston endowment. This presentation further illuminates the plantation's history under its longest tenant, C. R. Patton, and provides insight into the multicultural past of the site.