Step back in time at this living history re-enactment. Austin Town recalls and celebrates the lives of pioneers who settled Colonial Texas from 1821 to 1832. Austin Town features character interpreters, demonstrators, sutlers, militia drill units, and period games. Admission is $3 for children and seniors; $5 for adults.
Explore the heritage and culture of Dia de los Muertos. A community altar will also be available for the public to honor their deceased loved ones with photos, mementos, or silk flowers. Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm and Saturday by appointment.
A discussion on exotic trade items, where they may have originated from, and dispel the notion that the Late Archaic and Woodland period people in Southeast Texas lived in a remote backwater that was not connected to the major activity in the Mississippi Valley. Pre-registration is required.
Children of all ages can drop off their letters to Santa in the Brazoria County Historical Museum’s mail box. Though Santa and his Elves are busy this time of year, they always make time to answer each and every letter. All letters must be received by December 14th to ensure a response from Santa Claus. […]
Join Dub Crook, Houston Archeology Society Member, (virtually) as he explores the Christmas story from Mary’s conception to the Holy family’s flight to Egypt supported by archeological discoveries. Pre-registration is required. https://brazoriacountytx.webex.com/brazoriacountytx/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec5659eb956fcb9cb80e159527ba32848
This new exhibit "Dr. Seuss Wants You!" at the Brazoria County Historical Museum features Seuss' art that confronts common issues in America during WWII.
The first of two genealogy work sessions hosted by the Brazoria County Historical Museum. During this first session, Curator Michael Bailey will host a beginner class to guide those wanting to map their family history.
This is the final session of this series. Curator Michael Bailey will address the roadblocks encountered while developing your genealogical map.
Explore the role that Tejanos (Mexican Texans) played in the development of Texas after Mexican Independence and their political and military roles in the Texas Revolution with Dr. Frank de la Tejas, inaugural State Historian of Texas.
The exhibit “Move Over Sir: Women Working on the Railroad” traces the contributions women have made to the railroad industry over the past 150 years, calling out specific women and their roles shattering the glass ceiling.