Description

Prepare for an experience to tantalize the senses. Escape to Luling for a day of fun and adventure led by a certified professional tour guide and master teacher/storyteller. Bill Perryman. The experience commences upon arrival in Luling with a stop at the historic 1874 Fritz Zedler Mill which remains the only standing mill left along the San Marcus River. Enjoy an orientation and self-guided tour of the museum, grounds and mill buildings scattered along the riverbanks. a recent multi-million-dollar investment by The Zelder Mill Foundation and the City of Luling have made this property the “beauty spot” of Caldwell County. The mill has been named a Texas Historic Property by the Texas Historical Commission. From the mill, we’ll travel Magnolia Avenue to downtown and enjoy fun and educational exhibits at the Luling Oil Museum, A multitude of interactive displays relay an abundance of compelling stories regarding Luling’s vibrant oil industry and the history of Luling. Of note is the narrative of Mr. Edgar B. Davis who ignited the Luling oil boom in 1922 with the Discovery Well – Rios #1.

Following the museum tour, we will have lunch served by Chef Blue Grant! After lunch, feel free to stroll unique shops along Davis Street and enjoy a “Texas Main Street” adventure! next board the motor coach for a city highlights tour including a drive by the oldest house in Luling plus the Luling Foundation. Be prepared to find active oil wells in unusual places such as church lawns, bank parking lots and along the railroad tracks! This tour requires moderate physical activity, Cost includes motor coach transportation, lunch, admission fees and gratuities. The Oasis lecture, Luling – Edgar B. Davis and the Luling Oil Field, scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2024 will serve as an orientation and preview for the Luling day tour.