STAR OF THE REPUBLIC HOSTS ‘NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM’
The Birthplace of Texas will celebrate the arrival of all with its annual Night at the Museum, Saturday, Oct. 19th.
The Star of the Republic Museum, located at the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, will feature wagon rides, a flashlight museum tour with live exhibits, and tavern tales beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Visitor Services Coordinator Donna Barker says the annual event is, “…a unique way for visitors to learn about Texas history and immerse themselves in the state’s road to independence.”
According to Baker, at dusk, “…characters come to life and share stories about the farm’s history and witnessing Texas’ birth as an independent nation.”
This year’s Night at the Museum includes an evening wagon ride that takes visitors around the Barrington Plantation State Historic Site. Wagon rides will run until 8 p.m., weather permitting, and last 10 minutes.
Tours of the Star of the Republic Museum begin when the lights dim and the exhibits come to life. Visitors are encouraged to bring flashlights to explore the museum’s more than 1,000 artifacts and meet historic characters.
Guests also can visit a nearby tavern, with residents from the Old Washington cemetery telling tales of their lives in the 1800s.
Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children ages six and under. Blinn students and employees can receive free admission with a current Blinn ID.
For more information, visit www.starmuseum.org or call 936-878-2461.
(COURTESY: Richard Bray, Blinn Information)