Butler Longhorn Museum (Kemah, TX) – September 2013

 As mentioned in the original blog, we’d found information about this at a visitor’s kiosk, so those are always worth exploring as you never know what you’ll find.  And as Dad enjoys “cow” or “farm”-related places, this looked like something he would really enjoy.  Even if you think something might not be up your alley, you should still give it the opportunity.  At first glance, I probably would’ve skipped it, but considering some of the “art projects” which were here, I was glad we checked it out.

 

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Battleship Texas (La Porte, TX) – September 2013

 As you could see from the pictures of the last blog, or if you’ve read the link below, you knew what we did next.  Berthed next door was the Battleship Texas, which was first placed into service in 1914.  It did see a lot of action during World War Two though, as it assisted in both the invasions of Normandy and Iwo Jima.  After that, it was decommissioned, and brought to this location in 1948.  One of the great things about this was the self-guided tour aspect, so excepting a few areas sealed for “historical purposes,” we were able to wander through just about everywhere here.  That really gave you a good idea of what life aboard ship was like.  Pieces of history like this are always worth visiting.

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