Description
Historic Victoria County, the only county in Texas where all “six flags” have flown, is a modern city, but one which has not lost its small town atmosphere. Victoria County was among the original twenty-three counties established by the First Congress of the Republic of Texas on March 17, 1836. The city was chartered in 1839. This early Texas village survived burning during the Texas retreat from Goliad, occupation by Mexican forces, a savage Indian attack and a deadly Cholera epidemic. Our first stop will be the Museum of the Costal Bend which is located at Victoria College. The museum includes the LaSalle Odyssey Exhibit featuring trade goods, munitions and personal effects from the settlers at Fort St. Louis. Next we will have lunch at the Pumphouse Riverside Restaurant. After lunch we will visit the Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art. This museum features contemporary art by national and regional artists. Last stop of the day will be the Victoria Educational Gardens and have a guided tour of the gardens. Cost includes motor coach transportation, lunch, admission fees and tips.
