Texas Oil Museum, Tyler Rose Parade
If you don’t like museums, you definitely should visit the East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore, TX. There isn’t much to read, instead you walk into history with some excellent exhibits and animated displays… including an elevator “ride” some 5,000 feet into the ground to view oil deposits on site.
The discovery of oil in the 1930’s had a major impact on this area in particular, and on the country in general. Our Traveling Supremes RV group had a rally in the area, and this certainly was a highlight. Very much recommended.
The next day we viewed the Tyler Rose Festival Parade. Tyler distributes about 75% of the roses in the United States, and has a major economic impact on the area. There were many marching bands, beautiful girls, automobiles, beautiful girls, colorful roses, beautiful girls… well, you get the idea. After the parade we visited the Tyler Rose Gardens and viewed the very elaborate center piece exhibits for the festivities.
Lik walking in the 1930’s Kilgore
Various drill bits on display
Inside a work shop with animated “worker”
Inside a General Store
The local Rangerettes had a huge influence on cheerleaders everywhere
Prominent display of the Flag
Very colorful dresses
More royalty on display
Colorful floats, too
Hail he Queen!
A very elaborate centerpiece for the festivities
An overview of the Tyler Rose Garden
A Tyler rose
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