While we wintered in south Texas, we had many opportunities to explore the museums of the region. One day, we decided to check out The Museum of South Texas History.
While a lot of the history museums we encountered in Texas were dedicated to a section of Texas history, such as the war for Texas’s independence from Mexico, or the Mexican-American war, this museum spanned from the age of the dinosaurs, all the way to the post World War Two recovery!
We love it when museums have stuff you can touch. It really helps people, especially children, feel a connection to history. Sometimes, it’s as simple as sitting on a saddle for a photo opportunity.
Sometimes it’s being able to don historical armor. This helps you think about what it would be like to wear it for hours a day in the hot summer sun!
Another interesting wing of this museum was the old 1910 Jailhouse! This was the actual jailhouse for the county until it was closed in 1922. It was closed when a larger facility was built. One of the most memorable spots of this jail was the hanging tower. It was only used once, to execute a convicted murderer and rapist, however, there are rumors that the hanged man’s ghost still haunts the building!
Either way, it was a fascinating walk through this history of the region and the Rio Grande Valley. If you and your family find yourselves in Edinburg, Texas, it’s definitely worth the price of admission!
