Museum of Southern History - Sugar Land History Museum
- Address: 14070 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478-3532
- Phone: +1 281 269 7171
- Website:www.museumofsouthernhistory.org
Museum of Southern History
14070 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77478-3532
Museum of Southern History Details
Descriptions from Across the Web
- If you are ready to learn about everyday life in the south during the 19th century, head to this museum. It features mid-19th century artifacts, clothing and quilts along with Civil War uniforms and weapons. Special exhibits include a sharecropper's cabin, a chuck box that was used on cattle driv... more on Yahoo! Travel
- The permanent exhibits on the upper floor chronicle the antebellum history of the south, the coming of an Un-Civil War, the tragic events that composed that drama, and the effects upon generations of southern society. -- Visitors peruse cases and dioramas, viewing clothing, fine furnishings, unif... more on MuseumStuff.com
- The Museum of Southern History showcases the history of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County. The Museum has recently opened in a new building which is a replica of Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson's retreat house.Exhibits include an extensive handgun collection from the Civil War; a bell from the Unio... more on GoCityKids.com
Directions
Going south from Houston on Highway 59, take the Sugar Land exit. Stay on the feeder, pass Dairy Ashford/Sugar Creek Boulevard. The Southern National Bank, inspired by Monticello, will be on your right. Turn in the driveway and go to the Museum behind the
Hours
10am-4pm Tue-Fri; 1pm-4pm Sat-Sun
Miscellaneous
- Admission: Adults $5; Seniors and high school and college students $4; Children (6-13) $3, (3-5) $2, (under 3) free
- Collections: View many of their collections and exhibits online .. the website is one of the best museum presentations you'll find on the web!
Other Web Resources
- www.museumofsouthernhistory.org
- http://www.visithoustontexas.com
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