Exhibits focus on the first century of Bell County history, from 1850 to 1950. The Miriam A Ferguson Collection chronicles life and times of the first female governor of Texas. Rotating displays feature various aspects of rural and city life. The museum is housed in a restored beaux-arts style Carnegie building, constructed as a library in 1904.
Location:
201 N Main Street, Belton Texas 76513
Telephone
817-933-5243
Other History nearby:
(Bartlett) Bartlett Area Museum
(Salado) Central Texas Area Museum
(Cameron) City in Miniature
(Temple) Czech Heritage Museum
(Waco) Dr Pepper Museum
(Burnet) Fort Croghan Museum
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06/08 Coming to The Belton area
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
Texas Renaissance Festival Plantersville TX October12-December1 Men and women decked out in the latest in 16th century Renaissance garb, jousting, juggling, dancing and feasting at the King's banquet hall.
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