I am the grandson of the Warden who pulled the switch on old sparky and the brother of the person who ran the Texas prison rodeo for the last fifteen years it was in existence and I worked for TDCJ myself for 22 years the prison museum does it's best to relay to the public what prison life is like it's a good tool to show both sides of the Wall 🧱 it has its good and bad just like everything else in this world 🌎 but unless you get the chance to work in corrections most lay person's can never imagine what they would see working in one of those facilities and that's why the public needs to see the unfiltered explanations to understand what employees and offenders have to go thru it's one of the best resources available to the public to see the art the weapons and the stories that make up alot of Texas history in one building thanks for sharing the video
@@RobbZipp if you ever want a first hand guided tour I'm sure maybe we could figure something out because when you go thru this museum you generally want to take your time and really look at the artifacts in the museum and ask questions that way you get the full facts about the museum and what is myth and what is not there's also several other places in town that are worth the sightseeing trip
@@RobbZipp the prison grave yard my grandfather established Byrd cemetery The Gibbs Powell house Sam Houston museum is a big draw for the city especially during the folk festival the fair on the square Sam Houston statue are among the other sites that are here to visit
I attendedSam Houston State in the early 80’s. I got to go to the prison rodeo. It was wild. Got to see George Strait perform there before he was popular.
Today is Sept. 20th, 2023. I’ve spent over 25 calendar years in TDC beginning two weeks after I turned 17 at the Goree Unit for Women. I’ve many stories to share if someone is interested. I’m now 66, retired and widowed. I’ve been to the underground bowels of Goree. I’ve given birth to three children while in custody.
thanks for the video, I find this topic very interenting and I wanna go there someday, I appreciate that you speak clearly because my English is noy very good yet, and I unterstood all you said
That Henry Lee Lucas featured in this museum was one bad dude. There are many documentaries and a movie about him floating around online. Here's just one of many: ruclips.net/video/oRp-kg6-Ong/видео.html. For some reason serial killers fascinate and horrify me. Lucas and partner in crime Otis Toole went on a horrendous killing spree.
@@RobbZipp Well sure. But it defeats the purpose of a prison. People sent to prison aren't supposed to enjoy it. They literally gave them an arena to perform in. I imagine the prisoners loved it. I was born in 87 but all of my uncles went to prison in Texas during the 80's. I'm sure hearing stories about being a rodeo cowboy in prison was no detourant.
@@RobbZipp You were saying that the prison tour was nothing to laugh about or wasn't funny, so that's why I assumed you were laughing out of nervousness to keep you from breaking down or getting frightened. Just saying.
We don't want the prisoners to have any fun, we want them mean, and getting out to commit worse crimes, yeah , that's how we need our society to get right!
I want to thank you for sharing this video. I have always wanted to go there, but never had a chance. Great video!
You are very welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it and I hope you enjoy your visit!
It’s pretty cool
It is.
I am the grandson of the Warden who pulled the switch on old sparky and the brother of the person who ran the Texas prison rodeo for the last fifteen years it was in existence and I worked for TDCJ myself for 22 years the prison museum does it's best to relay to the public what prison life is like it's a good tool to show both sides of the Wall 🧱 it has its good and bad just like everything else in this world 🌎 but unless you get the chance to work in corrections most lay person's can never imagine what they would see working in one of those facilities and that's why the public needs to see the unfiltered explanations to understand what employees and offenders have to go thru it's one of the best resources available to the public to see the art the weapons and the stories that make up alot of Texas history in one building thanks for sharing the video
I made this video in December 2020. I’m glad people are still enjoying it. It is a unique place, for sure.
@@RobbZipp if you ever want a first hand guided tour I'm sure maybe we could figure something out because when you go thru this museum you generally want to take your time and really look at the artifacts in the museum and ask questions that way you get the full facts about the museum and what is myth and what is not there's also several other places in town that are worth the sightseeing trip
What else can I see in Huntsville?
@@RobbZipp the prison grave yard my grandfather established Byrd cemetery The Gibbs Powell house Sam Houston museum is a big draw for the city especially during the folk festival the fair on the square Sam Houston statue are among the other sites that are here to visit
@@FreeByrd5050 ok cool 😎
I attendedSam Houston State in the early 80’s. I got to go to the prison rodeo. It was wild. Got to see George Strait perform there before he was popular.
Oh wow. That’s wild, for sure.
That's amazing
That's a wild museum, for sure.
It’s nice though.
My husband and I went there years ago. Beautiful.
It’s an interesting place, for sure.
I think I’ll take my son here on our way to Dallas and finally tell him I’ve been to prison.
It’s an interesting place, for sure. Have you actually been to prison?
@@RobbZipp yup. Discharged from the Walls Unit. 2 years on a 5 year sentence. It was a non violent crime.
Damn. Sorry to hear that.
Today is Sept. 20th, 2023. I’ve spent over 25 calendar years in TDC beginning two weeks after I turned 17 at the Goree Unit for Women. I’ve many stories to share if someone is interested. I’m now 66, retired and widowed. I’ve been to the underground bowels of Goree. I’ve given birth to three children while in custody.
OMG. How could you have 3 children while in prison?
I went there a few years ago, really interesting!
Yes it is! Thanks for checking out my video!
This was a good video i wish it was longer thank you to you and your mom ne safe
Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I shot it almost a year ago and all is well.
Oh I did went to d redeo while I was a prisoner n d best cowboy was a color guy.
Sounds like they abused them. 😢
Very interesting and only in Texas
Without a doubt
I'm glad I never had to ride thunderbolt
Same
Did you see the prision pocket display?
I don’t remember. Like I said, I made this video a few years ago.
Did they have soap on a rope in the gift shop? May need it
I made this video a few years ago. I get that joke…
I think I’ve been there before.... it was awhile ago!
Maybe we went together!
@@RobbZipp I think we did! I definitely remember Old Sparky!
It’s hard to forget that thing.
Hoping to visit next year, from the UK
Let me know if you visit and I’ll help you out!
thanks for the video, I find this topic very interenting and I wanna go there someday, I appreciate that you speak clearly because my English is noy very good yet, and I unterstood all you said
I’m glad you enjoyed my video and could understand me clearly. That’s a big compliment and I appreciate you telling me that!
I always drive past this place on my way to houston. Maybe I will stop by.
It’s certainly worth a stop. Very interesting place.
Weird
It is
Did you buy anything?
Nope
Only in Texas
Pretty much
That Henry Lee Lucas featured in this museum was one bad dude. There are many documentaries and a movie about him floating around online. Here's just one of many: ruclips.net/video/oRp-kg6-Ong/видео.html. For some reason serial killers fascinate and horrify me. Lucas and partner in crime Otis Toole went on a horrendous killing spree.
Lots of people are interested in serial killer stuff. It’s not for me.
On 1968 I was a prisoner there for 3 years n 1974 they killed Fred Carrasco in there n I don't see his pic why.
Oh my goodness. I’m so sorry.
Why would they build a coliseum in a prison? I guess people back then weren't very bright. Our great grandfathers were blithering idiots.
I guess they didn’t care if criminals got hurt doing rodeo stuff.
@@RobbZipp
Well sure. But it defeats the purpose of a prison. People sent to prison aren't supposed to enjoy it. They literally gave them an arena to perform in. I imagine the prisoners loved it. I was born in 87 but all of my uncles went to prison in Texas during the 80's. I'm sure hearing stories about being a rodeo cowboy in prison was no detourant.
@@CHRISlNATOR yeah, I suppose.
Maybe you're laughing out of nervousness, eh?
Laughing about what? I don’t remember.
@@RobbZipp You were saying that the prison tour was nothing to laugh about or wasn't funny, so that's why I assumed you were laughing out of nervousness to keep you from breaking down or getting frightened. Just saying.
Gotcha. It’s just kind of mind blowing.
I also laugh and smile at the wrong times a lot. Maybe out of nervousness, or maybe just to break the mood.
@@RobbZipp That's what I was thinking. Just saying.
Poor baby got offended by a prison museum. I mean not offended by criminals I’m sure because you know they had a rough life right? What a sis.
I didn’t get offended by it.
We don't want the prisoners to have any fun, we want them mean, and getting out to commit worse crimes, yeah , that's how we need our society to get right!
Ok