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Jefferson Historical Society Museum


category : Museums
Four floors of articles, documents and antiques from bygone era. Mementos of pioneer days, early steamboat commerce, and antebellum society. Paintings and sculpture from D.D. Feldman collection.


Admission: Admission fee.
Hours: Open daily, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Address: Old Federal Building, Lafayette and Vale sts.

Come visit us in Jefferson, Texas

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Turning Basin River Boat Tour

45-minute narrated tour of Big Cypress Bayou, featuring riverport history of Jefferson. Just below old trestle across Polk St. bridge (U.S. 59)

Jefferson, TX Tours


Historic Homes Tours

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Jefferson, TX Tours

First Bed and Breakfast in Texas/Pride House

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