Past Event — Apr 17 – Apr 19

Annual Armed Forces Day Weekend

Apr
17–19

Event honors our military past and present. Friday is an education day for school children. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Event Details

Dates, Location & Info

Dates
Apr 17 – Apr 19
Address
Palestine Depot
Phone
800-442-8951
Things to Do

Attractions in Rusk

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Old Rusk Penitentiary Bldg.

Central administration building of present Rusk State Hospital built as main building of former Rusk…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Jim Hogg Historic Park

175-acre scenic forest area of lofty pines. Dedicated as memorial to Governor Hogg, attractions include…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Rusk/Palestine State Park

Each of the two units of the park offers outdoor fun and recreation, such as…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Footbridge Garden Park

Wooded setting for 546-foot footbridge, said to be nation's longest, originally built 1861 for crossing…

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