November 2010

When you visit the 1898 Schoolhouse Museum, the schoolmarm brings history to life with an award winning program, that includes a pen and ink lesson, reading at the recitation bench, slate lessons and a spelling bee. A recess program follows in the Barn Museum . In the Barn Museum , visitors explore the life and times of this once early cattle ranching town through a fascinating display of antiques, artifacts, and hands-on experiences. The Icehouse-Barbershop building depicts an early League City business establishment that includes a recorded story with "ghost" images.

The King Ranch Museum's permanent collections include: Toni Frissell's award-winning photographic essay of life on King Ranch in the early 1940's; saddles from around the world, guns including a King Ranch commemorative Colt Python .357 magnum revolver (serial number KR1), a limited edition series of full-scale replicas of historic Texas flags, and antique carriages and vintage cars, including El Kineño, a custom designed Buick Eight hunting car built for Congressman R. M. Kleberg, Sr., in 1949 by General Motors. A new permanent exhibit displays a sculpture of Mrs. Henrietta King and her son-in-law Robert J. Kleberg, Sr., beside the first artesian well that was drilled on King Ranch in the summer of 1899. Visitors can view videos about the history of King Ranch and its main residence.

In addition to the museum, visitors can also go on a guided tour of the Ranch to learn about it's history and agriculture.

Discover Scouting's origins with an introduction to the movement's founders and several famous Scouters. The exhibit also features an extensive collection of Scouting memorabilia featuring the private collection of Harry D. Thorsen.

Enter the Scout Reservation Trail, where the journey of living the Scouting life begins. From Cub Scouting and Venturing to the Order of the Arrow and the Eagle Scout Award, visitors are invited to participate in numerous interactive exhibits while enjoying a spectacular collection of Scouting artifacts.

View the world's largest collection of original Norman Rockwell Scouting artwork, as well as works by Joseph Csatari, Remington Schuyler, and others. The diorama includes a display examining Rockwell's creative process.

The U.S. Navy Supply Corps Museum, housed in the historic c. 1910 Carnegie Library building in the center of the Navy Supply Corps School campus, is one of only eleven official U.S. Navy museums. It stands as a tribute to the men and women of the Supply Corps, the professional business managers of the Navy.

Displays include their namesake ships - the USS SUPPLY (past and present); artifacts from the USS MAINE of Spanish-American War fame; an 1841 purser's uniform; WWII-era memorabilia from NSCS-Harvard; galley gear and messing equipment; disbursing materials; and ship models.

The museum archives houses vintage manuals, cookbooks, newsletters, scrapbooks, photographs, directories, command histories, yearbooks, and curriculum materials.

Gardens adjacent to the museum provide the grace of a southern gazebo complete with benches, fountains, and a Japanese bridge spanning a small stream.

Nestled in 19 acres of beautiful green parkland in the heart of downtown Houston, The Heritage Society boasts 8 historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905. Each historic structure is authentically restored to reflect its original magnificence.

The U.S. Navy Museum includes exhibits covering the U.S. Navy's history from the Revolutionary War to the present day.

A simulated submarine combat center contains a model of the one-man "Turtle" submarine invented in 1775 in Connecticut, a model of the late-1950s ballistic missile-equipped USS Patrick Henry, various submarine battle flags, a re-created interior of a submarine operations space, and interactive displays that explain the technology behind the functioning of submarines.

The American Revolution exhibit focuses on the Continental Navy, the state navies, and the work of privateers in service to the cause of independence. It features a number of armaments from the period.

An exhibit on the "Forgotten Wars" of the 19th century, which included the Quasi-War with France, the Barbary Wars, the War of 1812, and the Mexican-American War, pays tribute to the hardships endured by seamen for the security of their nation.

Experience what it was like for a 1950's fireman to recieve a fire call! With a working pull-box on display just outside the restored watch office, guests can watch the "joker" punch out the pull-box number into the tinker-tape. Use the original box-card file to look up the pull-box number and find out which fire stations would be dispatched. Exhibits include a prized collection of eighteenth to twentieth-century fire service artifacts. The Locker Room exhibit is an immersing experience made up of a visual timeline using artifacts, documents and visual arts to interpret the fire service.

The Texas Heritage Museum invites visitors to journey through time and explore the Civil War, WWI, WWII, and Vietnam war galleries, collections and personal stories of native Texans.

The Coryell Museum and Historical Center will provide a wide range of cultural, educational, and research opportunities relating to issues in the arts, sciences, and history for the people of the Coryell County area, the State of Texas, and all visitors. The museum displays a nationally known collection of spurs and western memorabilia. The museum houses the oldest building in Coryell County, a double-walled log jail that was built in 1854. Other exhibits include an old-time doctor's office, blacksmith shop, soda fountain, and other interesting set ups.

The Galveston County Historical Museum provides visitors with a very comprehensive view of local history. The Museum has a number of exhibits from many different themes and periods in the county's history. In addition, the museum is the jumping off point to a tour of the many beautiful and educational historic buildings that line the streets of the area.