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Opened in November 1995, the Katherine Anne Porter Museum is located at 508 West Center Street in Kyle, Texas. Built shortly after the founding of Kyle in 1880, the house served as the retirement home of Porter's widowed paternal grandmother and namesake, Catherine Anne Porter, until her death in 1901. She was joined there by her son Harrison, the father of Katherine Anne Porter, and his four children after the death of his wife in 1892. Owned by David and Yana Bland, the museum is dedicated to literary and cultural education and inspiration. In 1996, it won recognition as a non-profit endeavor by the State of Texas. It is open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 6 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm; and the first Sunday, April through August, from 2 to 5 pm. Admission is free and wheelchair accessible. During its first year of operation, the museum entertained visitors from the states of California, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Washington, as well as from Texas.

The museum displays a unique collection of pictures, writings, recipes, letters, cassettes, records, and videos by and about Katherine Anne Porter and her contemporaries. Museum visitors can also enjoy local history exhibits, including a collection of tools, weapons, and artwork made by Native Americans who lived in the area for over 40,000 years. There are also displays of the work of local artists and Mexican arts and crafts. The gift shop includes jewelry, books, and antiques.

As a non-profit organization, the museum is dependent upon memberships, donations (monetary or items), community use, and monthly events to remain open to the public. It is available, by appointment, for meetings, classes, and weddings. You can support this living museum by becoming a member. Memberships range from $10 to $1000. Membership pledges and other inquiries may be sent to the Katherine Anne Porter Museum, P. O. Box 615, Kyle, Texas 78640. The telephone number is 512-268-2220; the Fax number is 512-268-1557.