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...

Cinco de Mayo Focus of CHM’s “First Saturday” Program

Apr 30, 2026 | Events

All children of the West Columbia area are invited to attend the May 2nd “First Saturday of the Month” program at the historical Rosenwald School. The Columbia Historical Museum will be hosting the “Cinco de Mayo” children’s program this...

Museum Honors Runaway Scrape with Ball Saturday

Mar 14, 2026 | Events, From The Vault of Texas History

The Second Annual Runaway Scrape Ball hosted by the Columbia Historical Museum will be held at West Columbia’s Heritage Hall Saturday, March 21st. The event was created in 2025 as a fundraiser and the directors of the local museum hope to make the Runaway Scrape...