Susanna Dickinson Museum

According to legend, before Santa Anna’s final attack, William Barret Travis tied his cat's-eye ring around the neck of Susanna Dickinson's fourteen-month-old baby Angelina. Susanna had promised to return the ring to William's son Charles. Unfortunately the ring never made it to Charles, as Angelina eventually gave the ring to her husband who fought in the Civil War. The ring changed hands again many times, from a gift of Angelina's husband to his commanding officer as a gift to members of that family passed down through the generations until 1955, when Douglass McGregor donated the ring to the Alamo.

Image credits:
Left: Replica Travis ring on display at the Susanna Dickinson Museum in Austin
Right: Ring of William B. Travis. Image available on the Internet and included in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107.

Join us this Friday from 2-4pm for our bi-monthly Stitch in Time Club! This FREE textile circle welcomes all ages and skill levels. Bring in your projects to work on together with us or start a new one from our vault of yarn!

We also offer FREE validated 2-hour parking at the Convention Center Garage on E 5th Street and Red River Street.

See you there! 🙂

We are having a great time at the Wells Branch Homestead Pioneer Festival!

Our very own Brush Square Museums Site Coordinator Emily Collins and Collections Manager Rachel Smith volunteered as part of Texas Association of Museum’s Relic Wranglers to work on the Weslaco Museum’s military collection. We are so proud that they are representing our wonderful sites at TAM's annual conference this year!

Come and create with us this Saturday at our bi-monthly textile event!

Bring your unfinished projects or explore new crafts! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, it's the perfect chance to learn new skills, share stories, and connect with others. We provide select materials for crochet, knitting, embroidery, hand quilting, and weaving if you'd like to try something new.

When: Saturday, April 11, 11AM - 1PM

Where: Susanna Dickinson Museum (411 E 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701)

Cost: FREE!