The Texas World War II Memorial, erected in 2007, honors the 22,000 Texans who died in service during World War II 1941-1945 and commemorates the over 830,000 Texans who served. Designed as a 17-foot granite column with a bronze oak and wheat wreath, it replicates the Texas pillar at the National World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. The memorial stands as a tribute to the sacrifice and service of Texas men and women during the conflict.
The Price of Liberty Memorial, erected in 2018 by the Texas War Memorial Foundation, commemorates the sacrifices of service members and their families during the Global War on Terror 2001 - present. Designed with input from Gold Star Families, it uniquely focuses on the emotional toll of deployment and loss. The bronze statue depicts a service member parting from family, with a 'Liberty' figure modeled after the Texas Capitol dome's 'Goddess of Liberty,' symbolizing Texas pride and patriotism. It stands as a tribute to fallen veterans and their loved ones, emphasizing familial sacrifice in wartime.
"Monument located in front of the Texas Capitol building."
The Vietnam Veterans Monument at the Texas Capitol, erected in 2014, commemorates the 3,417 Texans who served and died in the Vietnam War 1964-1973. Designed by sculptor Duke Sundt, it features five bronze statues representing an infantry patrol, reflecting Texas's racial diversity, atop a Texas Sunset Red Granite base with eight bronze bas-relief panels depicting military forces. The monument honors the sacrifices of these individuals and serves as a tribute to their service during the conflict.
"Exceptional group of statues cast in 2013 by New Mexico artist Duke Sundt. I have rarely seen such vivid bronze statues, the attention to detail is quite impressive."
212 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
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The Hood's Texas Brigade Monument, erected in 1910 by surviving comrades and friends, commemorates the Confederate soldiers of John B. Hood's Texas Brigade who fought in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War 1861-1865. Designed by sculptor Pompeo Coppini, the monument features a bronze Confederate soldier atop a gray granite shaft with hand-carved quotes by Confederate leaders. It honors the brigade's participation in key battles like Sharpsburg Antietam and Gettysburg. The memorial serves as a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of these Texas soldiers during one of America's most divisive conflicts.
"Texas Capitol is open daily. They take tours every 30 minutes. It’s free. The grounds are kept clean and secure with MPs. Oh, and the squirrels are human friendly also lol they come to you for food. A lot of schools tour in the week so small children around everywhere. Maybe better for older kids/teens to appreciate the character and history. Most of the rooms inside are closed off to the public, maybe due to construction. Some rooms have specified hours only. Overall great time at the Capitol and surrounding historic buildings."
"statue in the lawn of the capitol. nothing special"
3038 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA
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The Texas Military Forces Museum commemorates the military history of Texas from 1823 to present, focusing on the Texas militia, National Guard, and State Guard. It honors service members through exhibits spanning conflicts from the Texas Revolution to the Global War on Terror. Notable features include battle dioramas, full-scale environments, and artifacts like uniforms and weapons. The museum specifically highlights the 36th Infantry Division's WWII service and the Texas Brigade's Civil War role. Living history programs bring military experiences to life through reenactments and demonstrations.
"I highly recommend visiting this museum in Austin. It's much larger inside than it appears from the outside. Admission is free, and it features many impressive displays of tanks, cars, and other military equipment. Public restrooms are available. All the staff I met were very pleasant. Be sure to check out the tanks parked next to the building. I spent about an hour there, which felt like the perfect amount of time."
Dorothy L. Gebauer Building, 116 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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The statue commemorates former Texas Governor James Stephen Hogg, who served as the first Texas-born governor and had a complex legacy involving education advocacy and economic reforms. Originally removed in 2017 due to its ties to the Confederacy, the statue is being relocated to a new site on the UT Austin campus near the Will C. Hogg building. It honors Hogg's contributions to Texas, including establishing the Railroad Commission and anti-monopoly laws, while acknowledging his conflicting stances on segregation. The statue's reinstatement aims to preserve the historical narrative of the Hogg family's impact on the university and state.
"one of the statues of all time"