Brazoria County Historical Museum

06/04/2026

Photograph of the Old Brazoria County Courthouse in Angleton, Texas. 1897

06/02/2026

Brazoria County museums are putting a stamp on summer fun with the third annual Museum Passport program, guiding families through local history and prize rewards at 14 museum across Brazoria

05/28/2026

Good morning, everyone! ☀️ We hope you're just as excited as we are for the kick-off of our Summer Passport this weekend!

Just a quick reminder — not all museums are participating this Saturday, and we are one of the locations that will be closed. BUT don't worry, we'll be open and ready to welcome you Monday through Friday! 🗓️

Come see us here at The Brazoria County Historical Museum — and best of all, admission is FREE! 🎉

We can't wait to see you this summer! 😊

📣 Summer Museum Passport Kickoff! 🖼️☀️ Begins on May 30th.

Join us on Monday June 1st here as we kick off our Museum Passport Summer Adventure!

Bring your friends, family, and siblings, and get ready to explore all the amazing museums participating this year! Be sure to follow our page so you can stay updated on participating museums, events, and special activities throughout the summer.

BC Summer Museum Passport

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🎉

05/26/2026

Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) were domesticated in Mesoamerica approximately 7,000 years ago. Hernan Cortes brought the tomato back to Europe, beginning the Columbian Exchange which saw cultivated crops distributed across multiple continents. Some of that exchange distributed these tomatoes across Spanish Colonies, including into Texas.

The climate in Brazoria County is quite similar to that of the original tomato and these early varieties now can be found growing wild in the region. About 20 years ago the Museum discovered a batch of these growing in an abandoned fence row near a cow pasture north of West Columbia. These were recovered and are now preserved at the Museum as living relics of the Columbian Exchange. Every few years, including this year, we cultivate a new harvest of these seeds to preserve their viability.

05/26/2026

Sharing the following from the Brazoria County Historical Commission

1. Upcoming Historical Marker Dedications

Nathan H. Haller Marker Dedication: Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM at 100 E. Cedar, Angleton, Texas. We will be honoring Former Texas House Representative Nathan H. Haller, the first African American elected to the position in 1892. A reception will follow at the Brazoria County Historical Museum.

2. Juneteenth Banquet

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bvldPPLdwQ4TXr0llB6_5wemJ6PtgBLJ/view

Event: Juneteenth Banquet – Celebrating 40 Years of Resilience
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: Social Hour at 5:30 PM | Program begins at 6:00 PM
Location: First Missionary Baptist Church (523 N. Parish St, Angleton, TX 77583)

05/26/2026

05/21/2026

We will be closed next Monday to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. 🙏

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

"By any means necessary." — Malcolm X

Born May 19, 1925. Murdered February 21, 1965. Never forgotten.

His story is proof that one life can categorically impact the world. Evolution is not weakness, but the highest form of strength.

Malcolm X Day is observed every year in the United States to appreciate the contributions the civil rights leader made to society.

05/18/2026

Sharing on behalf of The Brazoria County Historical Commission:🎉 History is being made again! The Brazoria County Historical Commission is proud to announce the installation of a Texas Historical Marker honoring Nathan H. Haller, the FIRST African American elected to represent Brazoria County at the Texas House of Representatives in 1892!

Over 130 years later, we are ensuring that his groundbreaking legacy is never forgotten. Come celebrate with us and be part of this special moment in Brazoria County history!