Bob Bullock Museum Presents: The Shipwreck that Shaped a State - La Salle's Texas Misadventure

Dive into a story of 17th-century exploration, shipwreck, and discovery! Learn about French explorer La Salle and how he and his sunken ship La Belle reshaped Texas history. Explore artifacts, the impact of La Belle’s sinking, and the remarkable technology used to excavate, preserve, and bring the mystery of this 300-year-old ship to life.

As a Distance Learning Educator at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, Joy Lobb enjoys presenting engaging and educational stories of our state’s history. With over 15 years of museum and theatre experience, she helps write and present Texas social studies programs to over 16,000 students and adults a year. Joy looks forward to connecting with history lovers to share about the people and places that helped create the Texas we know today.