Dignity of Work: Water Where You Want It

Focus on the life skills and character traits that were needed to settle and develop 19th century Texas. Examine artifacts, art and photographs from the Witte Collection at the South Texas Heritage Center.

In Water Where You Want It, compare and explore ways water was collected, diverted and pumped from the land. Students will experience transporting water on their shoulders and interact with the power of water as they divert and move water in an acequia.