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Tour the Brown County
Museum of History |
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Brown County Museum (formerly the old Brown County Jail) is located near
the Brown County court house and resembles an ancient European castle in
its design. It was built in 1902 by English-born stone mason
William F. Morton. The jail's capacity was designed to house 75
inmates, but that capacity was often exceeded during the days of Camp
Bowie. The building has 4 stories with the third floor containing
a trap door and lever for executions.
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North Broadway Street
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE Admission |
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Tour the Douglas McArthur
Academy of Freedom
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The
Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom is an affiliate of Howard Payne
University, specializing in history and government in the context of
Western Civilization. Dedicated to General Douglas MacArthur, it's
historic rooms display some of MacArthur's personal souvenirs. Tours
last about an hour. Groups of 20 or more require
reservations and at least 48 hours advance notice. Call
325.649.8700 to schedule a tour or for more information.
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Corner of Austin & Coggin Streets.
Tour Hours: Mon-Sat.1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. (Closed Aug. 1st-24th)
FREE Admission.
Reservations required for groups of
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Tour the Gordon Wood Hall of
Champions & Museum |
600 E Depot Street
Brownwood, TX 76801
Opening Soon |
The Gordon Wood
Hall of Champions Museum has finished the first of three rooms it plans
to open on the second floor of the Harvey House, allowing it to open to
the public soon. Kirk Wall, the president of the Hall of Champions
board, described the museum as a tourism project.
The first room,
designed to look like a football locker room, now features a video of
Wood welcoming guests to the museum, along with tributes by more than
two dozen other top coaches in the nation. The video of Wood will play
on a rear-projection screen, and the tribute will play on small screens
mounted inside a series of lockers. Opening the locker doors will
trigger the presentation.
At the present time
the museum section is not open to the public but the Hall of Champions
may be viewed on the second floor of the Harvey House. No timetable
concerning its opening has been announced.
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Tour the Great State of Texas Historical Transportation Complex |
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602 E Depot Street - Across from the Santa Fe Depot
Brownwood, TX 76801
325.643.6376
Hours: Tues - Sat., 10am - 4pm |
Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum - Newly
opened, as of September 2007. Featuring the private collection of
Martin & Frances Lehnis,including everything from railcars, an extensive
collection of Railway China, lanterns, photographs and more. Rotating
exhibits, special displays, and more. 325-643-6376 700 E. Adams
Admission
$3-Adults, $2.50 Seniors, $2
Children (5 and older)
Groups of 15 or more, $2/each
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Tour the Rufus F. Hardin Museum |
Opening soon |
The Hardin School opened
in September, 1917 with three classrooms and an auditorium. Within a
year of 1918, the school district added a stage in the front of the
auditorium and lights were added throughout the building. The school was
used by the community for social events or meetings, if they were not of
a religious nature. The school was called Brownwood Colored High School
and went through the 10th grade. The Class of 1918 was the first to
graduate from the stone building. There were 5 graduates.
In 1934 the school's
name was changed to R. F. Hardin in honor of Professor Hardin who had
become ill. During the 30's, the school campus began to expand and
improvements were made to provide the children with a better education.
In 1947, R. F. Hardin High School with its 12 grades became a "fully
affiliated and accredited high school." There were 13 graduates. In
1970 R. F. Hardin High School closed. The real heritage of the Rufus F.
Hardin School lies in its past and future. Yesterday's students are some
of today's educators, doctors, nurses, lawyers, scientists, political
leaders, etc. The future of the school is to be preserved as a museum
by the Rufus F. Hardin Museum, Inc. Not yet open to public.
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Take a short drive to Blanket,
Texas to tour the Blanket Historical Museum |
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The Blanket Museum of
History was opened on July 29, 2006 to display and preserve the history
of Blanket, Texas. The museum is located at 712 Main in Blanket. Not
only does the museum have many artifacts from Blanket but it is also a
research center for family histories. There are many books and
notebooks with family histories as well as other resources available for
those who are interested in genealogy or just the history of the
community of Blanket.
The museum is housed
in the former Blanket State Bank building and the former Ernest Allen
Drug Store building. The State Bank building was built in 1901 and
following a fire that destroyed the former Drug Store, that building was
reopened in 1928.
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Watch a Movie at Hollywood Theater |
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Located at Heartland Mall
300 Early Blvd
Early, TX
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Hollywood Theater is a
state-of-the art, eight-theater facility with just-released films in
surround-sound, stadium-style seating. Concessions include
delicious, hot popcorn, drinks and other snacks.
Ticket prices as follows:
- Student - $6.00
- Adult - $7.00
- Child - $4.25
- Seniors - $5.25
- Matinee - $5.25
(available before 6:00 p.m.)
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Go Bowling at Academy
Lanes |
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Academy Lanes is located on Austin Avenue, near the intersection of
Coggin and Austin streets. |
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1101 Austin Ave.
Brownwood, TX 76801
325.646.-637 |
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Go Roller-skating at
Heartland Skateway |
1031 Early Blvd
Early, TX 76802
325.643.3156 |
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