The museum is in an old warehouse originally built in 1930 by the Pure Oil Company to house oil field materials used in the development of the oil field. All of the oil derricks in the Van field have disappeared; however the museum obtained a derrick and relocated it on the grounds as a reminder of bygone days. Displays include various types of oil-related memorabilia as well as history on the area and city. Closed Thanksgiving Day, New Year's and Christmas.
Location:
TX 16 & County Rd 1501, Van Texas
Telephone
903-963-5435
Other History nearby:
(Virginia Beach) Adam Thoroughgood House
(Fredericksburg) Admiral Nimitz Museum State Historical
(San Marcos) Aquarena Springs
(San Marcos) Belvin Street Historic District
(Lamar) Big Timbers Museum
(Kerrville) Cowboy Artists of America Museum
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06/08 Coming to The Van area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
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.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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