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MUSEUMS
Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Located on 15 acres of the Houston family ’ s original homestead , the museum celebrates the life of General Sam Houston . At the Sam Houston Memorial Museum , students and patrons alike can experience rich Texas history and explore the life and legacy of General Sam Houston . samhoustonmemorialmuseum . com
Texas Prison Museum
The Texas Prison Museum offers an intriguing glimpse into the lives of the state ’ s imprisoned citizens . The museum features numerous exhibits detailing the history of the Texas prison system , featuring a look inside the operations behind the fences and walls . txprisonmuseum . org
HEARTS Veterans Museum
HEARTS Veterans Museum is a one-of-a-kind museum . It ’ s not a typical military museum , but rather a museum about people , particularly the veterans who have served to protect our nation , preserve our freedom , and to secure the freedom of people around the world . heartsmuseum . com
Walker County Museum : Gibbs-Powell House
The Gibbs-Powell Home , also known as the Walker County Historical Museum , was built in 1862 by Thomas Gibbs , an early Huntsville businessman . It is built in the Greek revival style , popular in Huntsville and in the South at that time . The Gibbs family was often visited at the home by personal friend Sam Houston . The house has been the home to several generations of Gibbs and Powell families . Female boarders attending Sam Houston Normal Institute in the Nineteenth Century roomed upstairs . Through the interest of Judge and Mrs . Ben H . Powell III , this home has remained unchanged , and the interior as well as the furniture and furnishings were preserved to be used as a museum . The house is both a Texas Archaeological Landmark and a recorded Texas Historical Landmark and is operated by the Walker County Historical Commission as a county museum . Furniture , furnishings , books , newspapers , and documents have also been donated by other local families to help accentuate the atmosphere of a gracious family home . walkercountyhistory . org
Café Texan History Museum & Library
The oldest café in Texas is now home to a curated collection that brings antiquities and artifacts from all over the globe to our historic building in Huntsville , TX . This boutique museum is home to an eclectic collection of art and artifacts from all over the world throughout history . As you explore our museum , you ’ ll be transported to many different eras and cultures . Learn about the life of Teddy Roosevelt in the Wild West or examine ancient tools & rituals of early Egyptian civilizations . View Napoleon ’ s pistol , read letters from former U . S . Presidents or admire the intricate craftsmanship of Samurai swords . Whether you ’ re a history buff or simply curious about the world around us , The Café Texan History Museum & Library is the place to enjoy the rich and diverse history of our world . cafetexan . org
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