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Memorial Day: Somber Reminder of Those Who Gave All
By Tracy Gupton The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a prominent national memorial dedicated to the...
Saturday’s Museum Program Features Guest Speaker Larry Pearl Addressing “Cherokee Heritage” in Lone Star State
Larry Pearl will be the guest speaker Saturday at the Columbia Historical Museum in West Columbia Cherokee Heritage will be discussed by Larry Pearl at Saturday afternoon's free program at the museum in WC
Aviation Pioneer Had Ties to West Columbia
By Tracy Gupton Historic Columbia Cemetery is the final resting place of 1930s aerial speed record holder Jimmie Wedell, who set a new speed record for land planes in September of 1933. Wedell was tragically killed in a plane crash the following summer, his life cut...
Annual Museum Fish Fry Scheduled August 31st
Everyone mark your calendars for the Columbia Historical Museum's third annual fundraising fish fry which will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, behind the museum. Fried catfish plates with green beans and potato salad will be sold for $15 per plate along Broad...
Museum Will Host Fall Style Show Sept. 21st
The Columbia Historical Museum, 247 East Brazos Avenue in West Columbia, will be the site for a Fall Style Show on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The public is invited to attend to view a variety of new styles of women's clothing currently on sale at Madeline's...
Beryl’s Destruction Topped by Deadly ’32 Storm
By Tracy Gupton While residents of the West Columbia area are still recovering from the severe damage and massive tree loss weeks after Hurricane Beryl tore a destructive path through this area of Southeast Texas, the loss of human life paled in comparison to the...
A Century of Service: Chesney’s Jewelry WC Gem
This story was originally posted on the Columbia Historical Museum's website February 14, 2022. This Saturday, August 10, 2024, Chesney's will be celebrating its 100th anniversary of being in business in West Columbia, Texas, with a party at the 1836 Pocket Park...
Back to School Program Saturday at WC Museum
First Saturday of the month programs at the Rosenwald School in West Columbia continue this Saturday, August 3, 2024, with "Back to School: Then and Now." The August event is free, and children of all ages are welcome to participate. The Columbia Historical Museum's...
WC Museum Hosted Law Enforcement Officers
The Columbia Historical Museum's first "Coffee with a Cop" event offered local citizens the opportunity to share a little conversation and coffee and donuts with area law enforcement professionals. Hosted throughout Brazoria County at various locations during the year...
Flag Retirement Ceremony Planned Thursday in WC
The public is invited to observe a flag retirement ceremony at the Columbia Historical Museum in West Columbia on Thursday, the Fourth of July. The American flag has always been a symbol of freedom known around the world. While the idea of an American flag may be...
Columbia Museum Hosting Christmas in July Event
For more information about the Columbia Historical Museum's "Christmas in July" event on Saturday at the historical Rosenwald School, contact Misty Congdon via email at mistycongdon@gmail.com, or call the museum at (979) 345-6125. The Rosenwald School is located...
Plantations Were Plentiful In Early Brazoria County
By Tracy Gupton Columbia Historical Museum Before the Civil War came to its bloody conclusion, Brazoria County was home to many large plantations. And the West Columbia/East Columbia area between the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers boasted a hefty share. The Pattons...
National Donut Day Celebrated at WC Museum
In 1917, The Salvation Army embarked on a mission to provide spiritual and emotional support for U.S. soldiers fighting in France during World War I. At the personal request of General John S. Pershing, about 250 volunteers traveled overseas and set up small huts near...