Jul 18, 2022 | From The Vault of Texas History
By Susan Avera Holt Columbia Historical Museum Board Member First Capitol State Bank opened its doors at a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 22, 1950. The building was described as “new and luxurious” and “the house which Galloway built,” according to a newspaper...
Jul 11, 2022 | From The Vault of Texas History
*** This is the first in an occasional series *** By SUSAN AVERA HOLT Columbia Historical Museum Board Member In March 1938, West Columbia began feeling growing pains again as its 20-year-old oil field began production from new wells. At that time, 11 rigs were...
Jul 4, 2022 | From The Vault of Texas History
From playing Hercules in a high school play to achieving Herculean accomplishments as a community leader, Sands “Sandy” Smith Weems III takes pride in achieving the many improvements at the local American Legion Hall. He would be the first to say it has been a group...
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...
