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a souvenir video.
Across the street is the Science andHistoryMuseum, a ‘museum
withinamuseum.’ TheCattleRaisersMuseumis a 10,000-square-
foot exhibition dedicated to preserving and celebrating the vital
history of the cattle industry. Another feature is the Energy Blast
Museumwith a 4Dmovie and interactive exhibits, multimedia,
dioramas, and learning stations. Energy Blast immerses you into
the world of regional energy and alternative energy resources.
The Dino Lab details the many sites in Texas where fossils are
found. You may also choose to visit the OMNI Theater for a
special showing.
We will stop at Collin Street Bakery inWaco, the bakery famous
for sweets, breads and coffee. After amorning tour of the Cowgirl
Museum, lunch is on your own at Star Café. We will tour the
Science Museum in the afternoon.
Ticket cost includes transportation and museum admissions.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Cheryl Jakubowski
Brenham Springtime - NEW!
Thursday, April 3, $35 pp
Depart SCPL 7:30 a.m.; Return 6 p.m.
Wildflowers, roses, historical homes
and timeless antiques – it’s springtime in Br-
enham. Tour the 1870Greek Revival Giddings
Stone Mansion and the 1898 Carol Bennett
Victorian. Well-versed docents will guide us
through these two spectacular homes, each furnished in period
antiques.
Next stop is downtown Brenham, an eclectic array of historical
buildings, specialty shops, and dining options, all built around
the courthouse square. The BrenhamVisitor Center has provided
us withmaps of downtownwith suggestions for lunch, shopping,
and history.
After lunch, we head out to the historical town of Independence.
Sam Houston lived here, and Baylor built their first University
here. However, it’s a different piece of Texas history we will be
portant to them to build a place to worship. The result was these
beautiful buildings which are still used by local parishioners
today.
On this trip we will visit three Catholic churches not seen on
most of the Painted Churches tours since these are all in Lavaca
County. We will start at The Ascension of Our Lord Church in
Moravia where we will meet our step-on guide. Thenwe will see
St. Mary’s Church, outside of Hallettsville. Following our first
two church visits, we will travel to Shiner for a delicious buffet
lunch at Werner’s Restaurant. Lunch will include three meat
choices, numerous sides, drink, and dessert.
After lunch we will go to the Spoetzl Brewery, founded in 1909,
for a guided tour watching the process of making Shiner Beer,
along with free samples and a gift shop visit. Our final church
will be Saints Cyril &Methodius Church in Shiner, built in 1922
in the Romanesque Revival style.
Remember to bring your camera. All of these churches’ decora-
tions and architecture are something you will wish to view over
and over.
Ticket cost includes transportation, tours, and lunch.
Volunteer Trip Coordinator: Mary Hoverson
Fort Worth Museums – Cowgirl Hall of Fame
& Science and History - NEW!
Tuesday, April 1, $42 pp
Depart SCPL 7:30 a.m.; Return 7 p.m.
Visit two great museums in one
day! Release your inner cowgirl at the Cowgirl
Hall of Fame, a museumwhich preserves his-
tory and highlights the impact of extraordinary
Western women – artists, writers, champions,
competitive performers, entertainers, ranchers, trailblazers, and
pioneers. Included among the profiled women is a cowgirl who
made her way onto the Supreme Court, Sandra Day O’Connor.
Each of us will have the opportunity to ride a bronco and have
Purchase your tickets for CA Sponsored Outings at
or at the Member Services Office.
Tickets for activities listed for the first time will be available
Monday, February 3, at 8 a.m.
OUTINGS
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