Cam Ward Way Christened as New West Columbia Road Name

Jul 22, 2026 | Events, From The Vault of Texas History

By Tracy Gupton I have lived on a road in West Columbia that bears my name practically my entire life. And I didn’t have to be a Heisman Trophy finalist to earn it. Gupton Lane used to be a dead end street where the most prominent residents on that road were the...

Haller Historical Marker Dedication Saturday in Angleton

Jul 16, 2026 | Events, From The Vault of Texas History

By Tracy Gupton Nathan H. Haller died at the age of 76 in Houston 109 years ago. He was living in Brazoria not too far from West Columbia when he won a seat in the Texas House of Representatives to represent Brazoria and Matagorda counties, thus becoming one of the...

Columbia’s 200th Anniversary Celebration on Tap in October

Jun 29, 2026 | Events, From The Vault of Texas History

Plans are being made for the City of West Columbia to host its 200th anniversary celebration in October. City officials will join with the Texas Historical Commission and the First Capitol of Texas-Columbia 1836, Incorporated, board of directors to put on an event at...

Museum Hosting Reading in the Rosenwald in June

May 28, 2026 | Events

Summer Passport Program Kicks Off Saturday at Museum

May 28, 2026 | Events

Museum Open House Honors Memory of KNG

May 12, 2026 | Events

A special open house at the Columbia Historical Museum Wednesday night presented invited guests with the first look at a new exhibit on philanthropist Kittie Nash Groce. Ellen Adriance of Columbia Lakes worked with CHM manager Sally Rueffer and a few board members in...