Crockett County Museum facts for kids
The Crockett County Museum is a cool place to learn about local history in West Texas. It's located in a three-story rock building right next to the courthouse in Ozona, a town in Crockett County, Texas. The museum first opened its doors in 1939.
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A Look at the Museum's History
The Crockett County Museum started in the Ozona school back in 1939. It later moved to its current building in 1958.
What the Building Used to Be
The building where the museum is now has an interesting past! It was built in 1926 and first served as the Ozona Methodist Church. Sadly, the church building burned down in 1942. After that, it was used as a hospital until 1956. Then, it became an annex for the courthouse. Finally, in 1998, the museum began restoring the building to make it its permanent home.
What You Can Explore Inside
The museum has three floors packed with exhibits that show what life was like in the past.
Ground Floor Discoveries
On the first floor, you can step back in time. You'll find:
- A bank room, showing how money was handled long ago.
- A doctor's office, with old medical tools.
- A sewing room, where you can imagine clothes being made by hand.
- A special room about Native American history.
- Exhibits about famous places like The Alamo and Fort Lancaster.
- Displays of fossils and ancient arrowheads.
Middle Floor Adventures
The middle floor feels like walking into an old home. Here, you can see:
- A restored kitchen, showing how families cooked.
- A cozy parlor, where people relaxed and visited.
- A bedroom, set up with furniture from the past.
- A meeting room, used for community gatherings.
- A gift shop, where you can find souvenirs.
Top Floor Journeys
The top floor is full of hands-on history and different trades. You'll discover:
- A blacksmith shop, where metal was shaped.
- A wool and mohair room, showing how fibers were used.
- A buggy room, with old horse-drawn carriages.
- A saddle shop, where saddles were made for horses.
- A mercantile, like an old general store.
- An exhibit celebrating Mexican heritage.
- A schoolroom, showing how kids learned in the past.
- A music room, with old instruments.
- A library, filled with historical books.
Planning Your Visit
The Crockett County Museum charges a small fee to enter. It costs $3 per person for everyone aged five years and older.
Images for kids
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Kitchen
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Blacksmith tools
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School
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Scale model of nearby Fort Lancaster
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Buggy carrying fox in the seat
