"Bringing Texas
to  young Texans"

From imagery recalling the Alamo martyrs through the bloody trail of Bonnie and Clyde the connecting Texas thread weaving through exhibits of a unique museum emerge quietly.

Welcome to Mt. Vernon's Best-Kept Secret

The most hallowed icon of the Republic rises unexpectedly from the earth at a bend in a country road... 
Welcome to Texas through the side door.

From the tale of pirates menacing Galveston to the story of a Danish researcher who tracked Elvis across the state, The Alamo Mission Museum of Franklin County blends time like rich colored oils across the canvas of the creator's imagination.
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Now offering the perfect Wedding Venue located 100 miles East of Dallas or 75 miles West of Texarkana just off Interstate 30. A one-stop venue providing an amazing array of rustic props and a 32 foot outdoor stage for your reception entertainment.

 ​      Much Museum use is eligible for income tax deductions because it is a non-profit 501 (c) (3). Therefor the use of the facility and all props for your wedding will be tax deductible! 
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    2023 ANNUAL EVENTS     
It's the spooky season and you know where you need to be! The Alamo Mission of Franklin County for their Annual Halloween Party & Cook-out! The fun begins at 6:30 pm on Saturday, October 28.
Costume contest for all the youngsters so be sure and come in costume!
The Haunted House opens at 8 pm. Enters it's haunted halls, if you dare . . .
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Gearing up for an action packed  year with our five annual events plus a number of musicals
and other fun stuff!


School and Group Tours
are available at no cost
Children are greeted by our cast of Texas historical figures including a coastal pirate (Texas had over 2000 pirates )
"Davy Crockett", and other period actors who conduct the tour in each of our four buildings.
 
CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

 Joe: 903 960-0006 
Jacque: 903 380-2739
Ann: 903 348-2261
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[email protected] 
​Call any of the numbers above to schedule an eventful experience.  
    Students about to enjoy a fun filled history lesson
The Museum boasts the County's only outdoor stage, 32 feet of spectacularly lighted area that is available for private parties, musicals, plays, and karaoke performances.

We now offer an indoor facility which  serves well for wedding receptions, school functions, indoor dinning, business meetings, and family reunions. ​