By News Staff on Thu, 05/27/2021 - 00:00
  • Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
    Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
  • Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
    Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
  • Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
    Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
  • Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
    Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
  • Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
    Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
  • Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
    Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
  • Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park
    Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park

    The Star of the Republic Museum is filled with historical exhibits.

    This display greet visitors in the entryway of the museum.

    The Colt Walker was developed by Texas Ranger Capt. Samuel Hamilton Walker and firearms inventor Samuel Colt.

    Republic of Texas currency. Photos by David Money/Rockdale Reporter

    The fixed-blade fighting knife made famous by Jim Bowie, who made the knife famous.

    The museum is filled with decorative and informative exhibits.

    Newcomers to Texas found the land teaming with game.