Brazoria County Historical Museum

10/07/2026

🏺 October is Texas Archeology Month! 🏺

Every arrowhead, pottery shard, and rusty button tells a story about the people who called Brazoria County home long before us. This month, we're digging into our own collection (gently, no shovels required 😄) to share some treasures uncovered during excavations in the 1990s

Scroll through the photos and tell us in the comments: which find would you want to hold in your hand? 👇

And if you've ever found something interesting in your own backyard, remember: the best way to protect our shared history is to leave it in place and contact a local historian or the Texas Historical Commission. We'd love to hear about it!

📍 Brazoria County Historical Museum

10/05/2026

🎃 What is October to you? 🍂

For some of us it's pumpkin everything, cooler mornings (finally!), and digging through the closet for the perfect costume. For others it's family traditions, candy trades, or that one house on the block that always went all out.

Our Archival Manager just pulled this gem from our collection, a Halloween moment frozen in time from . Look at those costumes! No online shopping, no group chats, just pure creativity and a whole lot of fun. 👻

We'd love to hear from you: What does October mean to you? What's your favorite Halloween memory growing up in Brazoria County? Bonus points if you still have the photos to prove it. 📸

👇 Share your stories in the comments!



Pictured: Anne Mayberry, the “Richwood Witch,” has dressed as a witch for the past 20 Halloweens, October 30, 1985. Courtesy of the Facts.

09/18/2026

📸 Photo Friday 📸

Recognize this iconic landmark?

The White House is just one of the creations you’ll find at the Brazoria County Historical Museum’s America’s 250 LEGO Exhibit, featuring moments, places, and symbols from across our nation — all recreated with LEGO bricks.

Presented in partnership with the Brazos Brick Club, the exhibit is on display now through December 31. Stop by the museum at 100 E. Cedar Street in Angleton, Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and take a closer look!

09/17/2026

Visit BCHM's LEGO Exhibit! 🧱
Come explore our LEGO exhibit, on display now through December 31st. See the flyer for full details — we can't wait to see you at the museum!

09/16/2026

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're pulling from the BCHM archives to share a piece of local history! 📸
These photographs capture LULAC members who gave so much to our community. In 1982, Richard Rangel, Poncho Busch, and Sonny Marin (left to right) rolled up their sleeves for a fish fry fundraiser, believed to have supported local scholarships. In 1984, Lorenza Ordaz was recognized as LULAC District 8 Woman of the Year. And in 1983, Manuel Gonzales — a past LULAC National President — was photographed as well.
We're grateful for the chance to preserve and share these stories of local leadership and service. Do you recognize any of these faces, or have memories of these LULAC events? We'd love to hear from you in the comments!

09/11/2026

As we remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and honor those whose lives were lost in the devastation and the first responders' whose hard work made recovery possible, the Brazoria County Historical Museum would like to share this piece of local history. This image depicts a flyer for a September 11th Remembrance memorial event held by the Exchange Club of Angleton in 2013.

Where were you on September 11, 2001?

09/10/2026

🎨🕯️ You're Invited!

We would love to have you come view our student art exhibit at the Brazoria County Historical Museum, on display October 24 – November 27.

This exhibit features original artwork created by 6th–12th grade students from across Brazoria County in honor of Día de los Mu***os — celebrating culture, honoring tradition, and keeping cherished memories alive.

Come see the creativity, color, and heart these young artists have poured into every piece. We can't wait to share it with you!

📅 October 24 – November 27 📍 Brazoria County Historical Museum

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09/04/2026

🚶‍♂️ 1982 FLASHBACK: Labor Day Weekend at the Sweeny Complex!

🛠️Check out this incredible slice of local history! This is Labor Day back in 1982 at the Phillips Sweeny Complex in Old Ocean. You’re looking at approximately 800 Fish Engineering employees heading home for the long weekend, walking right across the FM 524 footbridge to the parking lot. Did you or someone in your family work for Fish Engineering back then? Do you spot anyone you know in this crowd?

Drop a comment and share your memories! 👇

09/04/2026