Learn about the time when Laredo was its own country. Seven flags have flown over quaint, one-story building. Whitewashed plaster covers walls of rock and adobe that measure more than two feet thick. Now a museum, building served as capitol of unsuccessful Republic of the Rio Grande; displays guns, saddles, house hold goods of frontier homes with emphasis on period of Rio Grande Republic, 1839-41. Located just south of San Agustîn Plaza. Webb County Heritage Foundation Trolley tours are also available Tues . - Thurs. 9 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m. Admission fee. For information, call the Webb County Heritage Foundation.