Established in 1849, Fort Croghan was the third of the first four forts established by the United States government to protect settlements from hostile Indians. Preserves a variety of historical artifacts. On the grounds are restored 19th-century blacksmith's shop, one room school house, powder house, and stage coach stop.
Location:
703 Buchanan Drive, Burnet Texas 78611
Telephone
512-756-8281
Other History nearby:
(Fredericksburg) Admiral Nimitz Museum State Historical
(Austin) Austin Children's Museum
(Austin) Austin Children’s Museum
(Bartlett) Bartlett Area Museum
(Austin) Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
(Temple) Czech Heritage Museum
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01/10 Coming to The Burnet area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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