Hello, (Almost) Fall!
The first of September always awakens excitement for me because fall means cooler weather is on the way.
And it also means that it’s the season of learning as our kids go back to school!
Which also means…FOOTBALL!
I honestly don’t know a better way to start the school year, the fall season, or the football season than the new temporary exhibit “School Spirit” currently on display at the Matagorda County Museum.
Here, you can step back in time and explore a myriad of memorabilia from high schools across the county - even ones that no longer exist!
Cynthia Armstrong, Director says of the exhibit, “We have tried to honor all schools in Matagorda County.”
And indeed, they have!
One of my favorite pieces of memorabilia is the 1924 Wadsworth High School Gold Class Ring that was “resized at least two times for girlfriends” - what a cute piece of history!
I had no idea that Wadsworth even had high school - or Markham for that matter! Did you?
Did you also know that the original school color of Palacios ISD was maroon - not red!
One of the lettermen jackets is on loan from City by the Sea Museum and is the 1950 Regional Championship jacket, and it is the original maroon color.
It was a few years later that the colors were changed to red and white.
You’ll also be able to see select band uniforms, a historic school desk, diplomas, commencement booklets, patches, and one display that showcases homegrown athletes that became professionals - some even playing on international circuits!
We even have an Olympian who still holds a record. In addition, visitors will be able to see an array of trophies from schools across the county as well as two beautifully made quilts for Tidehaven and Bay City.
You don’t want to miss this fun trip down memory lane to welcome the fall season.
Take your kids and grandkids through before heading downstairs to the Children’s Museum and let them “ooohhh” and “ahhhh” over some of Matagorda County’s school history. It’s well worth it!
