Sam Houston Regional Library andResearch Center

It shows the development of the region, artifacts, furniture, Jean Laffite's journals, 1826 census and the Texana Collection of former Gov. Price Daniel. On the grounds are three historic homes restored with period furnishings, including the Daniel House. Open  8 a.m.5 p.m. Mon.Fri. and 9 a.m.4 p.m. Sat. Free. 650 F.M. 1011 . 936/336-8821 . www.tsl.state.tx.us/shc/index.html .