Jun 27, 2022 | From The Vault of Texas History
Reflecting on a life well lived, Olive Kathryn Grandstaff Crosby beams with pride knowing her childhood dreams were achieved. The little girl who used to swing in the backyard hammock on East Bernard Street and gaze through the canopy of oak and pecan leaves at the...
Jun 19, 2022 | From The Vault of Texas History
By Tracy Gupton Columbia Historical Museum Board Member A direct line to the creation of Father’s Day is blurred by history. But when researching the origin of the annual holiday Americans observe in recognition of beloved dads, that line becomes more sharply focused...
Jun 13, 2022 | From The Vault of Texas History
Charles Brown. (Photo from A Sure Foundation & A Sketch of Negro Life in Texas by A.W. Jackson) By Susan Avera Holt Columbia Historical Museum Board Member June 19th. Emancipation Day. Freedom Day. Emancipation Day is officially Jan. 1, 1863, but slaves in Texas...
Jun 6, 2022 | From The Vault of Texas History
By Benjamin Tumlinson Columbia Historical Museum Board Member Being removed from Memorial Day by less than a week, the sacrifice of those who served is probably fresh in our memories. On the heels of this sacred day of remembrance is the anniversary of a great...
May 30, 2022 | From The Vault of Texas History
By Benjamin Tumlinson Columbia Historical Museum I had the privilege of living in six states and two other countries, not counting the United States. As I traveled in these other states and foreign lands, I would often gaze out at the various landscapes and daydream...
May 23, 2022 | From The Vault of Texas History
By Tracy Gupton Columbia Historical Museum Board Member What do George Washington, Clark Gable, Willie Mays, Benjamin Franklin and John Wayne have in common? In addition to being famous names in American history, the common thread that links them all together is...
