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Fort Brown photo exhibit and
iPod walking tour in May. These
attractions will highlight the vitality
of an active university campus with
the preservation of fort structures,
earthworks, and the fort's role in the
1846 Mexican-American War, Civil War,
and both World Wars.
With imagination, companions,
and perhaps one of the four maps
available from the Convention and
Visitors Bureau, Brownsville visitors
should prepare to be vicariously
transported to dramatic moments in
Texas history. Meet the culturally and
ethnically diverse characters from
early city settlement and the cattle-
drive era, or witness the ravages of
yellow-fever epidemics in the historic
City Cemetery. Stroll and compare
historic photo murals to the vibrant
sights and sounds of contemporary
downtown street scenes. Listen for
the Rio Grande paddleboats shipping
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greatly benefits from volunteers. Above: The
1928 Southern Pacific Railroad Depot is among
Brownsville's most-visited heritage attractions.
(Both photos courtesy Curtis Craven). At left:
State, city, and THC officials attended the recent
ceremony for Brownsvilles First Lady's Texas
Treasures Award.
furnishings from New Orleans while
overlooking Texas' last relic Sabal
palm forest.
These are a few of the dynamic
educational experiences awaiting
in Brownsville. Why is all of this
possible? Because, as Brownsville's
Historic Downtown District Director
Peter Goodman says, "Nobody
should be condemned to grow up
in a city without a past. The lives of
our children will be enhanced if our
historic structures are utilized and
made available to the public."
These words reflect the significant
value Brownsville places on combining
preservation with public engagement.
To hear more from Brownsville
preservationists and see additional
heritage sites, view the First Lady's
Texas Treasures Award video at
www.thc.state.tx.us (available May 10).
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