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...
May 16, 2022 | From The Vault of Texas History
Photo courtesy Columbia Historical Museum. “Columbia, The First Capitol of Texas” mural painted by George E. Shackelford was commissioned by the directors of the First Capitol State Bank and unveiled at the grand opening of the bank on July 22, 1950. By Benjamin...
