Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy

As we celebrate the holiday weekend, please join us as we showcase our special exhibit, "Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy," highlighting the stories of the enslaved in San Felipe de Austin. Starting Saturday, May 23rd, learn about five different people who lived in San Felipe de Austin under enslavement: Mary Marks, Turner Morgan, Celia Allen, Joe Travis, and Simon Austin. Each of these people impacted the town's story in numerous ways. From witnessing the Battle of the Alamo to being the subject of the first trial-by-jury in Texas, these people's legacies go far beyond the years they lived. From Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, learn how history was shaped by them and what more there is yet to uncover about their lives. The exhibit will be available during normal museum hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 9am to 5pm.