Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum
Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum
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12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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ElvisAndrus
Arlington, TX912 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
A fascinating life story captured in a restored house. When we went there was a temporary exhibition about the history and understanding of post traumatic stress disorder. It was both fitting and moving. Definitely worth the stop. It is right next-door to the restored home of O. Henry which is also by donation. Make time for both!
Written March 9, 2020
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Charles U
Sarasota, FL117 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
Suzanne Dickinson was a Noncombatant survivor of the Alamo, a rugged woman with a colorful past, And this is a tour of one of her last homes. There are historical artifacts and the tour guide was excellent who conducted this quick tour. There is no cost for the tour.
After the fall of the Alamo, Santa Anna gave safe passage and used Suzanne as a messenger sent to Sam Houston demanding that he surrender or face the same fate. If your student of Texas history this may fill a void of information regarding that era.
Susanna's house is right next to the O Henry house which is also a quick and very good little tour.
Allow about 30 minutes for both and parking at streetside pay by meter.
After the fall of the Alamo, Santa Anna gave safe passage and used Suzanne as a messenger sent to Sam Houston demanding that he surrender or face the same fate. If your student of Texas history this may fill a void of information regarding that era.
Susanna's house is right next to the O Henry house which is also a quick and very good little tour.
Allow about 30 minutes for both and parking at streetside pay by meter.
Written February 24, 2013
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Barcelonababs
Rhode Island11 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Rupert was our guide--knowledgeable about Texas, Mexican, Civil War, Native American history--superb! So glad we stepped into this little museum....
Written June 15, 2014
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Donald W
Frisco, TX402 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Even those that don’t like history classes love a great story, and the Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Museum documents a fascinating one! Susanna, one very tough woman, survived the Alamo with her child to be paid by Santa Anna as a messager to Sam Houston and joined Houston on the Runaway Scrape. If any of that story is not familiar to you, you’ll be engaged by this museum, located in downtown Austin right next to the O. Henry Museum. The museum is very well organized, very informative and engaging, and staffed with friendly, knowledgeable staff...and it’s free! A historical gem in downtown Austin, one of many!
Written August 10, 2019
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HowIReallyFeel
Dodd City, TX440 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
I was happy to walk and read thru the Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig museum in Austin. Staff was available, and not overly assisting. Fun photo op inside, for the ladies.
Written June 23, 2018
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scott r
Silver Spring, MD769 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
It's interesting that it's here, and Hannig had a colorful life quite apart from surviving the Alamo (she made good in the end, which is always nice) - but really this is just a quick stop. You can do this and O'Henry next door in an hour and feel satisfied. Both are free.
Written March 30, 2018
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John R
Banbury, UK248 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
This is a charming and well presented museum it is only open Wednesday to Sunday.
The front door maybe a bit stiff giving the impression of being closed.
But persevere it is well worth the visit.
The staff are knowledgeable and really helpful.
The front door maybe a bit stiff giving the impression of being closed.
But persevere it is well worth the visit.
The staff are knowledgeable and really helpful.
Written October 12, 2016
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grrprr
Tallahassee, FL417 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
We were looking for the O. Henry House and walked into the this one.
What a delight. The docent was extremely knowledgable and fun to talk with.
Yes, the house is quite small but it is worth the time to drop in.
What a delight. The docent was extremely knowledgable and fun to talk with.
Yes, the house is quite small but it is worth the time to drop in.
Written July 29, 2016
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Harry A I
Lincoln, NE38 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
It's right next door to the O Henry Museum, and I'd recommend visiting both at the same time. Like the O Henry Museum, it's small but has interesting details. Worth doing, as long as you have the appropriate expectations.
Written June 5, 2015
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Anna_Maria39_11
Winnipeg, Canada568 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
This museum is the original house of one of the Alamo survivors commissioned to be built by her final husband. The house had been used as a variety of other businesses over the years so only the exterior is original. Three rooms are open to the public, one is a small library, one displays a bedroom and one has temporary exhibits, in this case some information about the Tejanos and a replica of a rifle and uniform used at the time. In the bedroom a commemorative quilt signed by descendants (some 5th generation) of the Alamo survivors. The staff volunteer was welcoming and approachable. 30 minutes is sufficient to see and read everything.
Written March 24, 2019
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