We sold the little RV that we had taken to Alaska and delivered it to Kingsville, TX for the new owners. While in Kingsville we visited the Conner Museum on the campus of Texas A & M University of Kingsville.
One of the most interesting areas was the "Hall of Horns", the lifetime collection of Graves Peeler. Peeler collected trophy game animals from all over North America. Included in the collection are 4 Boone and Crockett Mule Deer.
Also in the collection were elk, moose, big horn sheep, stone sheep, caribou, antelope, mountain goats and bears. Here is a good comparison of the grizzly bear and the brown bear. Notice the wide fore head of the grizzly on the left. Peeler was also one of the men responsible for saving the Texas longhorn cattle from extinction.
The Collared Peccary, or locally know as the Javelina, are the only native, wild, pig-like animal found in the United States. There are called Javelina for their razor-sharp tusk, Spanish for javelin or spear. Ranging from 35 to 60 pounds and 20 to 24 inches tall, they have poor hearing but good eye sight. Their typical diet includes agave and prickly pear cactus.
This kitchen display from circa 1880-1900 included a Hoosier Cabinet, manufactured in Greencastle, Indiana where my sister-in-law lives. Also note the wooden barrel wringer washing machine on the right.
Another display depicted a different kind of kitchen, the chuckwagon, a much needed piece of equipment used to feed the cowboys on their long trail drives or just tending cattle on the huge ranges of Texas. It carried everything needed to feed the hungry hands, all condensed into a very small space.
The museum also contained animals, birds and snakes native to Texas, a large display of barbed wire and branding irons used to identify the cattle that roamed the ranges of south east Texas. It was a very interesting and I'm glad we took the time to stop and visit.
One of the most interesting areas was the "Hall of Horns", the lifetime collection of Graves Peeler. Peeler collected trophy game animals from all over North America. Included in the collection are 4 Boone and Crockett Mule Deer.
Also in the collection were elk, moose, big horn sheep, stone sheep, caribou, antelope, mountain goats and bears. Here is a good comparison of the grizzly bear and the brown bear. Notice the wide fore head of the grizzly on the left. Peeler was also one of the men responsible for saving the Texas longhorn cattle from extinction.
The Collared Peccary, or locally know as the Javelina, are the only native, wild, pig-like animal found in the United States. There are called Javelina for their razor-sharp tusk, Spanish for javelin or spear. Ranging from 35 to 60 pounds and 20 to 24 inches tall, they have poor hearing but good eye sight. Their typical diet includes agave and prickly pear cactus.
This kitchen display from circa 1880-1900 included a Hoosier Cabinet, manufactured in Greencastle, Indiana where my sister-in-law lives. Also note the wooden barrel wringer washing machine on the right.
Another display depicted a different kind of kitchen, the chuckwagon, a much needed piece of equipment used to feed the cowboys on their long trail drives or just tending cattle on the huge ranges of Texas. It carried everything needed to feed the hungry hands, all condensed into a very small space.
The museum also contained animals, birds and snakes native to Texas, a large display of barbed wire and branding irons used to identify the cattle that roamed the ranges of south east Texas. It was a very interesting and I'm glad we took the time to stop and visit.
1 comment:
What a dreamy lifestyle! I'm 54 and remember as a child in the 60's my Grandparents visiting as they were on their way to wherever they wanted in the Winnebago. That must of lit the fire in me to pursue the RV lifestyle. Unfortunately the money I've been putting away isn't gonna cut it nowadays. For now me and my wife get 7 wks vacation a year and we get after it every chance we get. Living in SiouxFalls were close to Black Hills and Bighorn Mountains and even after 35 yrs. Of camping there it never gets old. The things we see and experience are hard to share with friends and family and not sound exaggerated or fantasy. I found that out a couple years ago after I got a nice camera and then people were amazed and fessed up they didn't believe my stories and know they harp on me for more pics. Lol! I'm sure you've been there. Have a great time living the dream, I'm pullin for you! Terry
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