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Since we last visited over ten years ago, the Museum of the Big Bend has moved to its new permanent home. The museum has blossomed in its new space. The collection of artifacts and the displays they are placed in has expanded to better cover the history of the Big Bend Region industry, agriculture, ranching … Continue reading Museum of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas
San Antonio has a number of offbeat, upbeat and can't be beat landmarks. One such example is The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum. I've been to The Buckhorn on different occasions to eat, drink beer, shop the gift shop and see the museums. After all, it is in my hometown and I used to work within … Continue reading The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum in San Antonio, Texas
Silent Wings Museum does an incredible job telling the World War II US Military Glider Program story. The best example of the type of transport gliders used in the war is the CG-4A army green glider on the lower right hand side of the above picture. Gliders would be towed aloft by a tow plane and … Continue reading Lubbock World War II Museum
The Bayer Museum of Agriculture in Lubbock has a rich collection of farming tools and implements dating back to around 1900. I'm a fan of old tractors and found my favorite tractor right away - The 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee Tractor. They also have a stock Ford 1940 1/2 Ton Pickup that is in excellent condition. … Continue reading Lubbock Agriculture Museum