Brazoria County Historical Museum

08/21/2026

📚 Look what turned up in the archives this week! While processing some of our older materials, our Library & Archival Manager came across a Brazoria County library card dated August 31, 1979 — issued to a Mrs. Lawrence Smith of Freeport, Texas.

Did your family have a library card like this one? Do you remember your childhood library? We’d love to hear your stories in the comments! 💛

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

✈️ This Day in History August 19 ✈️

Did y'all know today is National Aviation Day? Back in 1939, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt issued a proclamation designating August 19 the birthday of aviation pioneer Orville Wright as National Aviation Day, and it's been celebrated every year since!

From the Wright brothers' first flights to the astronauts who train just up the road at NASA, this little corner of the Gulf Coast has always known a thing or two about reaching for the sky. ✨

In fact, long before there were commercial jet airliners, President Franklin D. Roosevelt thought so too. In 1939 he issued the first presidential

08/10/2026

📜 This Day in History — August 10 📜

On this day in 1846, the Smithsonian Institution was born! Congress passed the act (signed by President James K. Polk) creating "an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge" all thanks to a bequest from British scientist James Smithson, a man who left his fortune to a country he had never even visited. 🤯

From one bequest to what's now the world's largest museum and research complex, the Smithsonian is proof that preserving history and sharing knowledge with the public matters something we take a whole lotta pride in here at BCHM too! 🏛️💛

08/03/2026

🎉 Thank You, Brazoria County! 🎉

We just have to say it — WOW! Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday for our Summer Passport 2026 event!

A huge congratulations to all of our winners you earned it! 🏆 And to every single family, kiddo, and history-lover who stamped their way through thank you for being part of what makes this community so special.

We are already looking forward to next year, and we can't wait to see you all again!

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08/01/2026

08/01/2026

📸 Photo Friday 📸

This week's Photo Friday features the beautiful Brazoria County Historical Museum, a place dedicated to preserving the rich history of our county and serving as the Historical Resource Center for Brazoria County.

Looking for a fun way to wrap up summer? The museum is hosting its Summer Passport Closing Event this Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00AM-12:00pm! It's a great opportunity for families to celebrate, explore local history, and learn more about one of Brazoria County's treasured community resources.

Be sure to follow the museum's new page for event updates, exhibits, and historical highlights: https://ow.ly/FPYZ50ZvbCY

07/30/2026

🇺🇸 On This Day in History 🇺🇸

Did y’all know that on this very day back in 1956, “In God We Trust” officially became the motto of the United States? President Eisenhower signed it into law, and not long after, those four words started showing up right there on our dollar bills.

It’s a neat little reminder of how much history is packed into the things we see every single day — even the money in our wallets! Here at BCHM, we love digging into stories like this that connect big national moments to the everyday. 🙌

Come see us and let’s talk history! 📖✨

07/29/2026

Look how hard the Brazos Brick Club is working! Fabulous! We can not wait to see what is in store for September!

07/28/2026

📚 A Note on Our Library & Archives

Please note that our Library & Archives will be closed this week. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

We look forward to welcoming researchers and visitors back soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to us here or give us a call.

Thank you for your patience! 💛