Fort McKavett State Historic Site — Attraction in Menard

I really enjoyed this place. The gentleman in the gift shop/administration area where you pay was insanely knowledgeable, which is something I would want when visiting a historical area. What I didn't expect was the pure level of passion and knowledge he had though, so it was refreshing. The paths are well marked and there is plenty to see. After walking the main area, I took the trail down to the river and the quietness was nice, but almost eerie to the point that I took my single earbud out so I could completely focus on any sound that would happen around me. The video of the person running into that mountain lion was freshly in my mind, so I kept turning around to see if anything was behind me. As I got closer to the river, I could hear some rustling so I slowly walked closer. I saw a bunch of wild turkeys so I had a sigh of relief, because if they were there that means a cougar wasn't lol. At the stream, you could see the water coming up from underground so it was so tranquil. All in all, it was an...

We found this place by accident and stopped to check it out. The park ranger was extremely friendly. This place is truly amazing. You walk and stand where soldiers (on both sides of the battles) fought and died. I was born and raised in Texas. I am a native Texan. I also have native American blood running through my veins. Part of me is in awe for the men who fought and died for Texas yet part of me is enraged that some of my native American ancestors had to die fighting to protect and preserve their home.

Lots of emotions on this little self guided tour of the fort.

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Ft. McKavett is a very well presented and preserved piece of American history that can be enjoyed by history buffs and by the whole family! The staff and curators are friendly and knowledgeable, and their dedication to the fort is obvious in their enthusiasm and presentation of the holiday and special occasion events.

The visitors center is both charming and educational, from the well-preserved historical artifacts to the museum quality miniature dioramas that depict the soldier's lives within the fort during the mid to late 1800s.

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