Where Are We Going?
We look forward to visiting the San Jacinto Museum & Battlefield and dining at Going's BBQ in Baytown.
San Jacinto Museum & Battlefield (One Monument Circle La Porte, TX 77571)
The San Jacinto Monument is a 567.31-foot-high column located on the Houston Ship Channel in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, about 16 miles due east of downtown Houston. The octagonal Art Deco spire is topped with a 34-foot, 220-ton Lone Star – the symbol of Texas. The memorial commemorates the site of the Battle of San Jacinto, the decisive engagement of the Texas Revolution.
The San Jacinto Museum of History is located inside the base of the monument and focuses on the history of the Battle of San Jacinto and Texas culture and heritage. The San Jacinto Battlefield, of which the monument is a part, was designated a National Historic Landmark on December 19, 1960, and is therefore also automatically listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was designated a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1992.
Visiting the San Jacinto Museum costs trip goers nothing as the Friends of Freeman Library will be paying for our tour. Yet, trip goers are responsible for paying for anything they choose to purchase as a souvenir.
Learn more about the San Jacinto Museum & Battlefield by clicking here.
*Unfortunately, none of the buses with the wheelchair/scooter lift are available for this excursion. We cannot accommodate trip goers needing to use wheelchairs or scooters.
Going's Barbeque Co (1007 N. Main Street Baytown, TX 77008)
Going's Barbeque Co is a Texas-style barbecue joint featuring mains & sides such as steaks, ribs, coleslaw & potato salad.
Trip goers are responsible for paying for their own meals. Click here to see their menu. Call restaurant at (281) 422-4600 for meal prices as they are subject to change.
**As this particular excursion is a "next door" trip, this will NOT be a full day. We should be back at the library before sunset
***Lobby opening time is to be announced.
Our Registration Policy
Registration is required! Anyone who is at least 55 years of age may call 832-927-5420 and ask for the Adult Services/Reference Department to register during library business hours - Wednesday, January 07 at 10 AM through Saturday, January 10 at 5 PM.Email registration NOT accepted.Please notify library staff at the time of registration if language translation service is necessary.You may choose to register with one companion (aged 55 or better) to accompany you on the trip.If you register someone besides yourself, you must provide all the trip buddy's information. Your trip buddy cannot be registered without important contact information. Email address provided must be one per household.The registration period closes at the end of business Saturday, January 10 (5 pm). If necessary, names will be chosen at random the week following the close of the registration period.People not chosen in our drawing will be put on a waiting list.Participants in this Senior Adult Trips Program are responsible for paying for their own meals AND any items at they may choose to purchase at other points on the trip.Trip goers are advised to wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking.This trip will depart from and return to the Harris County Public Library - Freeman Branch front porch.Participants must remain with the group while on the trip itself.Participants cannot remain on the bus while at San Jacinto Museum or at Going's.No food or drink (except water) can be consumed on the bus.Trip itinerary can only be modified by trip directors.This trip is subject to changes and/or cancellation.Trip Goer Cancellation must be made by 1 PM Tuesday, January 27 to remain in good standing with our Senior Adult Trip program.