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frontier period in Texas and finally the 20th Century Gallery , which delves into many aspects of local life in the 1900s , including home furnishings , transportation and the effect of global events on residents .
Johnson County Courthouse Museum 2 N . Main St . 817-556-6970
The Johnson County Courthouse Museum collects and preserves historical and natural history and materials relating to Johnson County . Each city in Johnson County is represented with its own display case that houses items of interest for each city . While visiting the courthouse , be sure to check out the original marble work inside and historical statues outside .
Lowell Smith History Center 200 N . Main St .
While strolling through downtown Cleburne , walk by and enjoy the Smith History Center , an exhibit on the impact of the automobile on American homelife . The building that houses the exhibit was built in 1914 .
Historic Homes Driving Tour visitcleburne . com
The Historic Homes Driving Tour will drift you back in time as you view the wide array of architecture in the home ’ s of the city ranging from Victorian , Arts & Crafts to Bungalow .
The Historic Homes in Cleburne endure as a reminder of the architecture , grace and craftsmanship of a period when things were hard to come by and homes were built to last . They stand as a testament that things old and graceful from the past will always have a place in the present . These timeless treasures embrace visitors with a taste of Cleburne ’ s history that is a living and valuable part of the city ’ s future .
Download a map and brochure at visitcleburne . com . At each stop , the brochure will tell a bit about the building ’ s history and the year it was built .
There are close to 100 buildings listed on the brochure , but most are within close proximity to one another .
Dinosaur Science Museum 100 W . Hillcrest St . in Keene 800-433-2240
When you visit the Dinosaur Science Museum , you have the unique opportunity to interact with one of America ’ s largest dinosaur fossil collections . It is on the campus of Southwestern Adventist University where more than 30,000 dinosaur bones are cleaned , cataloged and preserved .
The museum offers the unique and rewarding opportunity to quarry in an extremely rich bone bed , where the remains of several upper Cretaceous dinosaurs are being found . The project provides an exciting experience in the quarrying techniques and the joy of discovery for all participants .
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