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Upcoming Events in Rusk Texas


March

21 - 7 Dogwood Steam Train Excursion - Sit back and listen to the cry of the old steam engine while watching the dogwoods, redbuds, jasmine and plum trees flow magically by. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. Mar 16-19, 23-26, 30-Apr2


Address: Texas State Railroad State Park , Rusk, Texas
Ph: 800-442-8951 (Always call and confirm events)

April

8 - 9 Dogwood Steam Train Excursion - Sit back and listen to the cry of the old steam engine while watching the dogwoods, redbuds, jasmine and plum trees flow magically by. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reservations recommended.

Address: Texas State Railroad State Park , Rusk, Texas
Ph: 800-442-8951 (Always call and confirm events)

May

18 - 20 Annual Armed Forces Day Weekend - 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.

Address: Palestine Depot , Rusk, Texas
Ph: 800-442-8951 (Always call and confirm events)

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Old Rusk Penitentiary Bldg.

Central administration building of present Rusk State Hospital built as main building of former Rusk State Prison, 1878. Iron structures, including dome of State Capitol, fabricated here by prisoners. Ave. A and U.S. 69. Historical marker gives details.

Rusk, TX Historic Markers

Texas State Railroad

Operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, antique steam engines power vintage coaches 25 miles to Palestine in the nation's longest, skinniest state park through dense East Texas forestlands. Reservations recommended. (In Texas call toll-free 1-800-442-8951.)

Rusk, TX Railroad History

Footbridge Garden Park

Wooded setting for 546-foot footbridge, said to be nation's longest, originally built 1861 for crossing valley during rainy season. Two blocks east of town square.

Rusk, TX Gardens

Rusk/Palestine State Park

Each of the two units of the park offers outdoor fun and recreation, such as camping, hiking, picnicking, and pedal boating, along with watching native birds and small mammals. Rusk/

Rusk, TX State Parks

Jim Hogg Historic Park

175-acre scenic forest area of lofty pines. Dedicated as memorial to Governor Hogg, attractions include restored birthplace, picnic areas, museum and family cemetery. Two mi. northeast off U.S. 84.

Rusk, TX Historic Parks

Things to do near Rusk, TX

Vanishing Texana

Museum in Jacksonville Public Library displays Cherokee County historical items. ...

Big Thicket

Silsbee is located in the Big Thicket National Preserve....

Jonas Davis Cabin

Historic log cabin relocated downtown....

Discovery Place

Rotating displays geared for children, but adults enjoy, too!...

April Sound Country Club -Inland

Course Access: ResortHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...