Texas' past preserved in an unusual setting created by ceramist Clyde E. Gray, honored by the Texas Heritage Society for his efforts in historical preservation. Open-air displays feature old buildings, shops, homes, and vehicles, plus pictures, historical documents, maps and pictorial records of everyday life from pioneer days through the Roaring Twenties. Among the buildings is a log cabin built in 1866 and in continuous use through 1960. Restored to original condition, cabin has handmade pegged windows and wooden door hinges oiled with washers of bacon rind. Also the Pickett House restaurant serves great meals. One mile W of town. Admission.
Location:
U.S. 190, Woodville Texas
Other History nearby:
(Woodville) Allan Shivers Museum
(Woodville) Heritage Village Museum
(Livingston) Jonas Davis Cabin
(Kountze) Kirby Hill House Museum
(Kountze) Pelt Pond Rural Life Museum
(Livingston) Polk County Museum
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01/10 Coming to The Woodville area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
Texas Rice Festival Winnie TX October2-6 Bar-B-Que Cook-off Weekend,
Horseshoe & Washer Pitching Tournaments,
Rice Run 5k & Kids Fun Run,
Queen’s Coronation & Street Dance
Houston Italian Festival Houston TX October10-13 Fiesta Italiana! Bringing Italian culture to life.
Texas Renaissance Festival Plantersville TX October12-December1 Men and women decked out in the latest in 16th century Renaissance garb, jousting, juggling, dancing and feasting at the King's banquet hall.
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