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.

Our exhibit from the Sam Rayburn Museum continues this week with part 4. Civil Rights Act of 1866, 1866 and 1870.
06/09/2026

Our exhibit from the Sam Rayburn Museum continues this week with part 4. Civil Rights Act of 1866, 1866 and 1870.

UPDATE: We’re thrilled by the response—our June 30 tie-dye event is officially full!🇺🇸 Get ready to celebrate the 4th of...
06/08/2026

UPDATE: We’re thrilled by the response—our June 30 tie-dye event is officially full!

🇺🇸 Get ready to celebrate the 4th of July & America 250 at the Briscoe-Garner Museum! 🇺🇸 Join us on June 30 for our Red, White & Blue Tie-Dye Workshop—a fun, hands-on activity for all ages!

✨ Bring one white shirt or garment per person (100% cotton works best), and we’ll take care of the rest!

👉 Reserve your spot here: https://signupvibe.com/signupvibe/list/tie-dye-workshop-39d3c1

⚠️ Good to know:
• Limited spots available
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Tie-dye can get messy—wear something you don’t mind getting permanently colorful!
• Please be on time! Instructor-led workshop begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. (not a come-and-go event)

Don’t miss this creative way to kick off your Independence Day celebrations! ❤️🤍💙

🎓✨ Class of 2026—we’re cheering you on! Now it’s your turn to go out and make history.Governor Dolph Briscoe graduated f...
06/01/2026

🎓✨ Class of 2026—we’re cheering you on! Now it’s your turn to go out and make history.

Governor Dolph Briscoe graduated from Uvalde High School in 1939—a community that has shaped leaders whose stories reach far beyond its halls. Today’s graduates are ready to leave their mark, too.

👇 What’s one goal you’re setting after graduation? Tell us below!

Born in Uvalde, Dolph Briscoe, Jr. went from small‑town roots to the Governor’s Mansion. A University of Texas Class of ...
05/25/2026

Born in Uvalde, Dolph Briscoe, Jr. went from small‑town roots to the Governor’s Mansion. A University of Texas Class of 1943 graduate, WWII veteran, and award‑winning conservation rancher, he never forgot where he came from. Visit the Briscoe-Garner Museum to learn his story.

FUN FACT: John Nance Garner earned the nickname “Cactus Jack” while serving in the Texas legislature, after proposing th...
05/18/2026

FUN FACT: John Nance Garner earned the nickname “Cactus Jack” while serving in the Texas legislature, after proposing the cactus as Texas’ state flower.

In 1901, the Texas Senate passed a resolution to make the bluebonnet the official state flower. When it reached the House, Garner suggested swapping the bluebonnet for the cactus!

Legend says the cactus lost by just one vote, but that’s not quite true. Garner’s amendment was quickly tabled and never brought to a vote. The prickly pear cactus was officially designated as the state plant of Texas in 1995.

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.

Address

333 N Park Street
Uvalde, TX
78801

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(830) 278-5018

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