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George Washington Carver Museum - Austin, Texas
George Washington Carver Museum - Austin, Texas
The original George Washington Carver library was built in 1926 with an new structure added in 1933. The library was named after the inventor and scientist who brought so much pride to African-Americans in 1947. In 1979, due to the increased demand on the old facility, a new facility was completed directly adjacent to the original Carver Library. In 1980 the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, opened its doors as the first African-American neighborhood museum in the state of Texas.
French Legation Museum - Austin, Texas
French Legation Museum - Austin, Texas
In 1840-41 the French built this facility as the home for the charg’ a’ affrires who was the representative to the Republic of Texas.
In 1848 the Legation became the home of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Robertson and remained in the family until 1949 when the State of Texas acquired it. The site has been restored and furnished with items from the original prime period by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Elisabet Ney Museum - Austin, Texas
Elisabet Ney Museum - Austin, Texas
If you are a fan of great sculpture then you will want to visit this museum which is the former studio and portrait collection created by nineteenth-century sculptor Elisabet Ney. The museum is touted to be one of the oldest museums in Texas.
University of Texas - Austin, Texas
University of Texas - Austin, Texas
Sitting on 367 acres the 120 buildings that make up the University of Texas is a gem in the city of Austin. It is one of the largest public universities in the United States, founded in 1883. Currently there are approximately 21,000 faculty and staff, 16 colleges and schools and almost 50,000 students. There are satellite campuses and research centers across Texas, including the J.J. Pickle Research Campus, the Marine Science Institute, the McDonald Observatory, the Montopolis Research Center and the Brackenridge tract.
Congress Avenue Bridge - Austin, Texas
Congress Avenue Bridge - Austin, Texas
Want to learn about Mexican free-tailed bats? If you do then you will want to visit the bridge from March to October to see the largest urban colonies of them in the area with a bat population of 1.5 million. Why do we care about Bats? Most bats are valuable allies, well worth protecting. They are primary predators of vast numbers of insect pests.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum (The Story of Texas) - Austin, Texas
Bob Bullock
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge - Austin, Texas
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge - Austin, Texas
This area is a nesting habitat of migratory endangered golden-cheeked warbler and black capped vireo. The black capped vireo is a small bird only 4.5 inches long. It has been declared endangered because the low growing woody cover they need for nesting has been cleared or overgrazed by livestock and deer. Another problem is that brown-headed cowbirds lay their eggs in vireo nests, causing the vireos to abandon their nest. They have a 5 - 6 year lifespan.
Austin Zoo - Austin, Texas
Austin Zoo - Austin, Texas
Come to the zoo and meet the over 300 animals that live here. Not only is this a zoo but it is also an Animal Sanctuary which allows you to see the animals up close. The mission of the zoo and the sanctuary is to assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education.
State Capitol Complex - Austin, Texas
State Capitol Complex - Austin, Texas
This Renaissance Revival structure, based on the architecture of the 15th century Italy is truly a sight to see. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
The capitol exterior is "sunset red" granite, quarried just 50 miles from the site. The building is characterized by classical orders, round arches and symmetrical composition.
Austin Overtures - Austin, Texas (Tour)
Austin Overtures - Austin, Texas (Tour)
When visiting Austin you will want to take the time to learn about its history, but it can take a long time to do this and so the alternative is to take a tour. Austin Overtures provides the tour that will take you to the historic hot spots of town. It’s an informative way to learn and not have to try to see things and drive at the same time. The tour takes 90 minutes, is narrated and will familiarize you with over 30 of Austin’s major historical, cultural, significant points of interest.
