Briscoe-Garner Museum

Briscoe-Garner Museum The Briscoe-Garner Museum is one of four divisions of the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, a research unit of The University of Texas at Austin.

The Briscoe-Garner Museum is a division of the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, an organized research unit of The University of Texas at Austin.

On May 11, 1977, Governor Dolph Briscoe signed House Concurrent Resolution No. 18 (HCR 18), officially designating chili...
05/11/2026

On May 11, 1977, Governor Dolph Briscoe signed House Concurrent Resolution No. 18 (HCR 18), officially designating chili as the state dish of Texas. 🌶️

We hope you're enjoying this online educational exhibit from our sister museum, the Sam Rayburn Museum in Bonham, Texas.
05/08/2026

We hope you're enjoying this online educational exhibit from our sister museum, the Sam Rayburn Museum in Bonham, Texas.

We had a wonderful morning welcoming veterans from our community to the front porch of the Briscoe-Garner Museum in hono...
05/07/2026

We had a wonderful morning welcoming veterans from our community to the front porch of the Briscoe-Garner Museum in honor of Governor Dolph Briscoe Jr.’s birthday. Our guests enjoyed coffee, kolaches, and meaningful conversation together. Afterward, they explored the museum, including our new John F. Kennedy exhibit. Thank you to the veterans who joined us for such a special and heartfelt morning—we are grateful for your service and for the time we shared together.

Community organizations are always welcome to visit! If your group would like to schedule a free tour of the museum, we’d love to host you—reach out to us to learn more.

Interested in the American Revolution and Historic Preservation? You won't want to miss this fun Zoom talk from our frie...
05/06/2026

Interested in the American Revolution and Historic Preservation? You won't want to miss this fun Zoom talk from our friends at Winedale.

05/01/2026

2. Naturalization Acts, 1790-1802

Congress passed four Naturalization Acts in the period between 1790 to 1802. The laws set uniform rules for granting citizenship to American residents who were born outside the United States. The rules set the required residency period, the timeline to make a declaration of intent to become a citizen, and restricted citizenship to “free white persons.” Being a citizen didn’t guarantee voting rights, but it was relevant because while each state set its own requirements for voting, all of them required voters to be American citizens. By the 1830s, most states had removed any property-owning qualifications, which made citizenship even more important.

Did you know? After his patrol boat PT‑109 was sunk in WWII, Lieutenant JG John F. Kennedy swam 3.5 miles to safety—towi...
04/27/2026

Did you know? After his patrol boat PT‑109 was sunk in WWII, Lieutenant JG John F. Kennedy swam 3.5 miles to safety—towing an injured crewmate with a strap held in his teeth. He earned a Purple Heart, making him the only U.S. president to receive this honor.

Discover how courage and charisma shaped the 1960 campaign in "JFK: Road to the White House" on view now at the Briscoe‑Garner Museum.

Image: Kennedy draws an unintended audience while preparing a speech, Baltimore, Maryland, September, 1960. Paul Schutzer (The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images).

April 23 — On the anniversary of his birth, we honor Governor Dolph Briscoe’s enduring legacy of public service and lead...
04/23/2026

April 23 — On the anniversary of his birth, we honor Governor Dolph Briscoe’s enduring legacy of public service and leadership. We reflect on a life devoted to the people, land, and heritage of Texas—values that continue to shape our mission of education and preservation at the Briscoe‑Garner Museum.

🇺🇸 Calling All Veterans!Please join us for Coffee and Kolaches on the historic front porch of the Briscoe‑Garner Museum ...
04/16/2026

🇺🇸 Calling All Veterans!
Please join us for Coffee and Kolaches on the historic front porch of the Briscoe‑Garner Museum as we celebrate Dolph Briscoe’s Birthday!

April 23, 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Veterans are invited to enjoy coffee, conversation, and community—and stay afterward for a tour of the museum.

📞 Please call 830‑278‑5018 to let us know if you plan to attend.
We look forward to honoring and celebrating our veterans with you!

04/15/2026

1. The Constitution of the United States, 1789

The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation as the supreme law of the U.S. and defined the structure of the new federal government. The Constitution established how members of the legislative (Congress) and executive (President) branches are elected and gave Congress the power to regulate federal congressional elections. But it didn’t define who had the right to participate in federal elections, allowing the states to set voting requirements. In 1789, most states limited the right to vote to white male adult property-owners or taxpayers, which was only about 6% of the population. New Jersey was the exception, allowing women to vote on the same basis as men.

Behind the scenes of history 🎨Here we see Vice President John Nance Garner and Second Lady Mariette “Ettie” Garner posin...
04/13/2026

Behind the scenes of history 🎨
Here we see Vice President John Nance Garner and Second Lady Mariette “Ettie” Garner posing with their newly completed portraits in Washington, D.C., on April 20, 1939. American artist Seymour M. Stone is shown putting the finishing touches on the works—both portraits painted in just two weeks.
Today, these portraits are on view at the Briscoe‑Garner Museum, offering visitors a rare glimpse into this moment of artistic and political history.
📸 Photo by Harris & Ewing
đź”— Library of Congress: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/hec.26520

🇺🇸 Calling All Veterans!Please join us for Coffee and Kolaches on the historic front porch of the Briscoe‑Garner Museum ...
04/09/2026

🇺🇸 Calling All Veterans!
Please join us for Coffee and Kolaches on the historic front porch of the Briscoe‑Garner Museum as we celebrate Dolph Briscoe’s Birthday!
April 23, 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Veterans are invited to enjoy coffee, conversation, and community—and stay afterward for a tour of the museum.
📞 Please call 830‑278‑5018 to let us know if you plan to attend.
We look forward to honoring and celebrating our veterans with you!

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333 N Park Street
Uvalde, TX
78801

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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(830) 278-5018

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