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𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞. 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

This holiday weekend, take a break from the usual scroll and dive into something truly binge-worthy, our Oral History Interviews on YouTube! 😉This Memorial Day, take time to reflect, relax and remember. 🎖️Visit The Bridge Street History Center’s YouTube channel, and dive into binge-worthy stories that honor the legacy of those who served, including:📜 General Hiram B. Granbury – the Civil War hero our town is named for⚔️ General John Bell Hood – the namesake of Hood County, with a legacy tied to the Confederacy and the fate of Texas soldiers🎥 These 3 fascinating lectures by Civil War historian Dr. Steven Woodworth help connect the names we see around town to the real people and sacrifices they represent.So this weekend, grab a seat, hit play, and honor our past in a new way. www.youtube.com/@thebridgestreethistorycent6650/videos@followers ... See MoreSee Less

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞. 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲
This holiday weekend, take a break from the usual scroll and dive into something truly binge-worthy, our Oral History Interviews on YouTube! 😉

This Memorial Day, take time to reflect, relax and remember. 🎖️

Visit The Bridge Street History Center’s YouTube channel, and dive into binge-worthy stories that honor the legacy of those who served, including:

📜 General Hiram B. Granbury – the Civil War hero our town is named for
⚔️ General John Bell Hood – the namesake of Hood County, with a legacy tied to the Confederacy and the fate of Texas soldiers

🎥 These 3 fascinating lectures by Civil War historian Dr. Steven Woodworth help connect the names we see around town to the real people and sacrifices they represent.

So this weekend, grab a seat, hit play, and honor our past in a new way. https://www.youtube.com/@thebridgestreethistorycent6650/videos

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𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧

Explore Granbury’s rich history through the eyes of Judge Ralph Walton. In this oral history interview, he reflects on his move to Granbury in 1974, the town’s early revitalization, the impact of Lake Granbury, his wife’s role in restoring the Opera House, and his 28 years of service on the bench.🎥 Watch the full interview: Oral History Interview With Judge Ralph Walton youtu.be/jeTR-Tjn4jM?si=yujkiIkgKlH17Fa5@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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WOW, Judge Walton is a Awesome Part of Granbury! Thank You Sir 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

✨ Become a Friend of The Bridge Street History Center! ✨

Get exclusive invites to special events, behind-the-scenes access, and the chance to celebrate local history in unforgettable ways.Last night was one of those magical evenings. Friends of the History Center gathered at the historic Hannaford House, beautifully restored and rich with stories of the past. Our generous host, Courtney Cobbs, welcomed us into her stunning home for a celebration to remember, with incredible food provided by Hard Eight BBQ.Want to be part of moments like this?Join us as a Friend of The Bridge Street History Center and help keep our history alive! bshc-granbury.org/donate/ ... See MoreSee Less

✨ Become a Friend of The Bridge Street History Center! ✨
Get exclusive invites to special events, behind-the-scenes access, and the chance to celebrate local history in unforgettable ways.

Last night was one of those magical evenings. Friends of the History Center gathered at the historic Hannaford House, beautifully restored and rich with stories of the past. Our generous host, Courtney Cobbs, welcomed us into her stunning home for a celebration to remember, with incredible food provided by Hard Eight BBQ.

Want to be part of moments like this?
Join us as a Friend of The Bridge Street History Center and help keep our history alive! https://bshc-granbury.org/donate/Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

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Congratulations!

The winningest high school girls’ basketball coach in the country with a 1,328–299 career record!

🏀🏆🏆🏆🏀🏆🏆🏆🏀🏆🏆🏆🏀🏆🏆🏆🏀Meet Granbury’s own Leta Andrews, a Texas legend and the most victorious high school basketball coach in U.S. history. From the court to the classroom, her 52-year coaching career includes 16 state tournament trips and a 1990 state title.🎧 Hear her story on the Bridge Street History Center podcast:bshc-granbury.org/local-people-leta-andrews/Photo credit: Hood County News ... See MoreSee Less

The winningest high school girls’ basketball coach in the country with a 1,328–299 career record! 
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Meet Granbury’s own Leta Andrews, a Texas legend and the most victorious high school basketball coach in U.S. history. From the court to the classroom, her 52-year coaching career includes 16 state tournament trips and a 1990 state title.
🎧 Hear her story on the Bridge Street History Center podcast:
https://bshc-granbury.org/local-people-leta-andrews/

Photo credit: Hood County News

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We love Leta!

A walk around The Granbury Square = the best history class you’ll ever take.

No quizzes, no homework, just legends, landmarks, and a latte from a historic building. ... See MoreSee Less

A walk around The Granbury Square = the best history class you’ll ever take.
No quizzes, no homework, just legends, landmarks, and a latte from a historic building.

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Loughry Doss Dixon Morrison ... Another happy family at Paradise!

So amazing!

The Choctaw Tom Incident was a significant event in Texas frontier history, highlighting the complexities of cultural interactions during that era.

📖 Read the detailed account and its connection to Granbury: bshc-granbury.org/the-stories/peter-garland-and-the-choctaw-tom-incident/ ... See MoreSee Less

The Choctaw Tom Incident was a significant event in Texas frontier history, highlighting the complexities of cultural interactions during that era. 
📖 Read the detailed account and its connection to Granbury: https://bshc-granbury.org/the-stories/peter-garland-and-the-choctaw-tom-incident/

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Justice Ken Wise shares some great insights on The Choctaw Tom Incident in this YouTube video from his appearance at The Ramey-Macatee Speaker Series two years ago. youtu.be/HLg9RI-U03o

Today, I’ll (Scott Young)

be docent at Bridge Street History Center. Come see some of our stories in the ultimate Granbury historic home, the David Lee and Sudie Nutt home, on East Bridge. I’d love to hear your family and urban legends stories I’ll be there from 1-4 - see you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟓 📸-𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 & 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞

Once upon a time, this very spot was home to Western Auto, where locals came for everything from tools to tires, a true one-stop shop for the everyday needs of our small-town community. Fast-forward to today, and the same building still brings people together, just in a much sweeter way! Now home to the Silver Saddle Saloon, it’s a favorite hangout for ice cream, cocktails, and live music, keeping the tradition of community gathering alive and well.It’s amazing how the Granbury Square has evolved, still the heart of the town, just with a little more sprinkles and fun. 🤠 @followers ... See MoreSee Less

𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟓 📸-𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 & 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞

Once upon a time, this very spot was home to Western Auto, where locals came for everything from tools to tires, a true one-stop shop for the everyday needs of our small-town community. 

Fast-forward to today, and the same building still brings people together, just in a much sweeter way! Now home to the Silver Saddle Saloon, it’s a favorite hangout for ice cream, cocktails, and live music, keeping the tradition of community gathering alive and well.

It’s amazing how the Granbury Square has evolved, still the heart of the town, just with a little more sprinkles and fun. 🤠 @followersImage attachment

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I believe half the stuff we have on our old farm came from this Western Auto ❤️

Bought my first shot gun there. Jesse Fant introduced me to buy through credit.

I miss our little hometown. Growth is always good, but this has gotten way out of hand.

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