Texas Tuesday-Small Town Museum with Big Time History

Remember the Texas Tuesday post several weeks ago...the small town fun one that was never on my blogging schedule?  Well, here's another one for you.  Another spot that was never meant to be blogged about.  If you are local, it's one to put on your list.  I have lived in the area all my life.  I can't tell you how many times I drove past this museum and never gave it a second look.

A few weeks ago, I took my son to the Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum in Greenville, Texas.  Big sis was gone for the afternoon.  I had gotten off work early.  He and I wanted to hangout somewhere simple, local yet new.  As I have said before, Chief is a major history buff and loves all types of museums.  I have found it interesting this summer that some of our favorite museums are either free or super cheap!  This one was no exception!  It was a whopping $2 for kids (6-18) and $6 for adults.  They also give a military discount!  So Chief and I explored a museum with cool AC for over an hour for a whole $8!

The main focus is largely on Audie Murphy, the most decorated solider in WWII.  He earned every medal a solider could earn before the age of 21!! The museum even had his Purple Heart on display.  Pretty amazing if you ask me.  There are also exhibits that take you through WWII, the weapons used during war as well as history of cotton farming in Hunt County.

This museum made for a nice little afternoon.  We checked out the museum and then hit up Sweet Frogs.  He enjoyed his "mom and me" date and I only spent $13 all afternoon!

Hugs y'all!
Melissa

 

Texas Tuesday- Spring Festivals!

               

    

Springtime in Texas means Festival time!  Every weekend there is a festival somewhere that is family friendly and fun!  I really like the "small town random" festival.  The big ones are cool but you really can't beat the small town feel of the little local festivals.  I searched high and low to find you a little something to do every weekend.  Road trips might be necessary this spring and summer!

APRIL

4/16-4/19: Old Settlers Music Festival 2015- Austin area

This one sounds right up my husband's alley since it's scheduled to have Robert Earl Keen & Ray Wylie Hubbard. 

4/18: Bluebonnet Trails Festival- Ennis

Vendors, kids' activities and live music...PLUS bluebonnets.  It has all the makings for a great small town Texas festival!

4/24-5/3: Crawfish Festival- Spring

Tons of fun with a carnival and midway games, vendors, petting zoo AND an alligator wading pool!

         

4/24-4/25: Original Chicken Fried Steak Festival- Lamesa

What would this festival be without a chicken fry cook off?  Check it out as well as vendors and a classic car show.  Then stay to run the 5K  Color/ Glòw Run!

4/24-4/25:  Granbury Wine Walk-Granbury

You had me at "wine."  Wash your food samples down with some of the best wine in Texas.  It only features wine made in Texas.

4/25-4/26: Houston Chili Championship-Houston

This the oldest chili cook off in the WORLD!  Imagine that...  Admission is FREE; parking is $4 a car.  Proceeds benefits various charities.

4/24-5/3: Hunt County Fair- Greenville, Texas (www.huntcountyfair.net)

I know about this...I grew up going to this fair.  Features carnival rides, midway games, livestock and vendors.  But I am more excited about the music lineup!  Bart Crow, Granger Smith, Roger Creager and Jack Ingram to name a few!

That should get you through April.  Next week I will bring you May festivals.  There are some that sound pretty fun!

Hugs y'all!

Melissa