Museum News and Updates
Keep up with all that is going on at Crockett County Museum in Ozona, TX
Alamo’s Gregorio Esparza Relative Visits
We rarely think about the fact that people celebrate birthdays during war times. Today, we get to learn about Gregorio Esparza who had a birthday during the siege at the Alamo! Plus, one of his descendants visited our collection recently! Dolly Morales, Gregorio...
Twinkle Toe Shop -Ozona Slipper Exhibit 2015
From a sewing circle type operation, with a boss called Mama to a plant which sold over $872,000 worth of bedroom slippers in 1963 is the story of Mayde. A casual hobby that started in 1944 on a ranch 50 miles from the nearest town, Mayde’s scuffs first started as a...
Mohair Style Show 2014
2014 Mohair Style Show
November 2014 Updates
Did you see our Veterans Day Exhibit? If not, see our 'virtual tour.' SAVE THE DATE: December 5 will be our annual Wool and Mohair Fashion show. RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Call the office to get your tickets today.
Veterans’ Day Exhibit 2014
Here is your virtual tour of our Veteran Exhibit at Crockett County Museum. Isn't it amazing how many of our friends and relatives are impacted by those who serve our country.
1954 Flood Remembered
Today Mrs. Conklin and her son, Wilburn Conklin, III visited the Crockett County Museum. They are the wife and son of Wilburn Conklin, II who was involved in the rescue of several Ozona men and women during the flood of 1954 via a motor boat borrowed from a visitor...
Memories
We had a couple visit us today from Australia. They were a fun couple and thoroughly enjoyed the museum. The gentleman commented after his tour that he was a sheep shearer in his younger days in Australia. The Wool & Mohair room brought back some fond memories...
Media Launch
This past Monday, April 29, 2013, Crockett County Museum hosted a "Night at the Museum". A good time was had by all and stories and laughter were a staple of the evening. Refreshments and punch were served to about thirty guests who came out to test drive the new...
Last person born in this building
Did you know that the Crockett County Museum used to be a hospital? Well, it did, and on March 28, we met one of the last patients in the building...her sister Susan share's their story, enjoy! "When we first moved to Ozona, every year the First Baptist Church gave a...