Students from Rice University’s Archaeological Field Techniques Class will be excavating at the Varner-Hogg Plantation Picnic Loop this Spring! The class is focusing their efforts on the structures discovered and documented during the Summer 2023 drought. The excavations allow students to learn what archeology is really like while still being able to keep a normal college […]

This exhibit shares the narratives of the enslaved who labored local plantations as well as exploring the politics and personalities involved in the slave trade. Original artifacts from local plantation sites will be on display.

This exhibit shares the narratives of the enslaved who labored local plantations as well as exploring the politics and personalities involved in the slave trade. Original artifacts from local plantation sites will be on display.

This exhibit shares the narratives of the enslaved who labored local plantations as well as exploring the politics and personalities involved in the slave trade. Original artifacts from local plantation sites will be on display.

This exhibit shares the narratives of the enslaved who labored local plantations as well as exploring the politics and personalities involved in the slave trade. Original artifacts from local plantation sites will be on display.

Phil Vassar began his career as a Nashville song writer. He penned hits for Grand Ole Opry member Alan Jackson, Collin Raye, Tim McGraw, and Jo Dee Messina. In 1999, Vassar was named ASCAP's songwriter of the year in recognition of his accomplishments. Vassar wanted more. He wanted to sing and perform his own songs. […]

Students from Rice University’s Archaeological Field Techniques Class will be excavating at the Varner-Hogg Plantation Picnic Loop this Spring! The class is focusing their efforts on the structures discovered and documented during the Summer 2023 drought. The excavations allow students to learn what archeology is really like while still being able to keep a normal college […]

This exhibit shares the narratives of the enslaved who labored local plantations as well as exploring the politics and personalities involved in the slave trade. Original artifacts from local plantation sites will be on display.

A fun-filled weekend of Anime, Comics, Vendors, Cosplay, Artists, Special Celebrity Guests, and more!

Learn about those who lived here throughout the site's history including the enslaved people’s skills and the accomplishments of cowboys like Hal Fields.