Pacific Combat Zone, Fredericksburg, Texas

The Pacific Combat Zone is part of the National Museum of the Pacific War where you can see what it was really like to do battle in the Pacific islands. They have replicated numerous aspects of the terrain, examples of the trenches and fortified cave positions that the Japanese had created to battle U.S. forces on those islands. Presentations at the Pacific Combat Zone include weapons and vehicles used during the Island Hopping campaign that our forces mounted.

The Avenger

A Legacy of Leadership ~~ Charles W. Nimitz, Fredericksburg, Texas

There is a separate section apart from the Museum with the history of Admiral Charles W. Nimitz that is housed in what used to be the Hotel Nimitz. This post contains some information about early Texas and how the Nimitz family came to be part of Texas history. 

Admiral Charles W. Nimitz (Feb. 24, 1885 - Feb. 20, 1966)

National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, Texas

The National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW) is recognized today as a world-class, cultural institution. A Smithsonian Affiliate and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, NMPW provides the nation's most comprehensive account of World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific theater (Sept. 1, 1939 - Sept. 2, 1945).

Remaining true to its promise to Admiral Nimitz: to honor all who served and supported the war effort in the Pacific, the Museum proudly presents the facts, stories, and authentic artifacts of the Pacific War for today and generations to come.

Museum of South Texas History, Edinburg, Texas

The Museum of South Texas History is divided into several sections. The first section is called the River Frontier, and illustrates the geological origins of the area, its ancient animals and plants, its native peoples and their encounters with Europeans and the establishment of the region as a frontier of New Spain. Another section is called the River Crossroads, which introduces visitors to the rapid and astounding changes brought to the region during the 20th century. The last section houses the 1910 Jail.

South Texas Motorcycle Museum, Edinburg, Texas

Well, yes, another motorcycle museum. The South Texas Motorcycle Museum is located in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. But our favorite is the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina where our friend Andy Norris works. This museum is only one room but packed with enough motorcycles for the public to enjoy ~~ mostly Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles.