Van Alstyne Historical Museum

214 Jefferson, Van Alstyne Texas 75495 1552

(903) 482-1131

Open: The Van Alstyne Historical Museum is open from May-October, 1 PM - 3 PM on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. After October, the Museum will be open by appointment. Call 903-482-6176.

Established: 1973

www.vanalstynecdc.com/history/museum

Colonial Revival (architectural style) houses residential buildings museums

Texas was once an independent country: After winning its independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas became its own country, known as the Republic of Texas. It existed as an independent nation for nine years before being annexed by the United States in 1845.