West Columbia Museum Recognizing Black History

Every Saturday in the month of February will feature special displays and programs that put the spotlight on Black community leaders from the West Columbia area’s past at the Columbia Historical Museum, 247 East Brazos Avenue. Columbia Historical Museum Board...

Rosenwald School to be Honored December 3rd

This year’s George Kramig Award will be presented to the Columbia Historical Museum’s Rosenwald School at the December 3rd Historical Awards Ceremony at Surfside Beach City Hall. CHM Board President Naomi Smith will accept the award on behalf of the museum...

Wagyu Beef Raffle Tickets Being Sold at Museum

A New Year’s Eve drawing at the Columbia Historical Museum in West Columbia will determine the two winners of a quarter of freezer ready Wagyu Beef being donated by G4 Ranch owner Dr. Corby Gotcher. Raffle tickets are being sold now at the museum at 247 East...

WC Museum Hosts Program on Fort Velasco

The Columbia Historical Museum will be hosting a special program Saturday, October 21, 2023, featuring Chris Kneupper discussing “The Forts Velasco: Gone … but No Longer Lost.” The event is free and open to the public. The program will begin at 2...

Curator to Present Program on Early Texas Flags

On Saturday, August 26th, beginning at 2 p.m. the Columbia Historical Museum will present a program on early Texas flags. Come and see some of the flags that flew over Texas before and during the Texas War for Independence. Visit with Texas Navy Admiral Michael Bailey...

SRT members address West Columbia Rotarians

Photo by Tracy Gupton The West Columbia Rotary Club was treated to a program by area members of the Sons of the Republic of Texas at Wednesday’s luncheon meeting at the West Columbia Civic Center. WC Rotarian Chris Gilbert invited the SRT members to attend this...