Chambers County Museum at Wallisville

08/25/2026

Dick Carroll
The Measure of a Mentor
By Marie Hughes

The future of any community rests in the hands of its youth, but it is shaped by those willing to invest in them. A rare group of men and women possess the ability to recognize raw potential where others only see inexperience. They recognize untapped latent qualities and have the patience, wisdom, and dedication to help it flourish. Through selfless mentorship, they instill confidence, character, and a sense of purpose, allowing youth to learn by doing and to grow through both success and failure. Such are the 4-H leaders and extension agents who have devoted themselves to shaping not only farmers and ranchers, but better citizens and stronger communities. Dick Carroll was the epitome of this rare breed.

08/01/2026

James Richard “Dick” Carroll
A Champion of Agriculture & Community

By Marie Hughes

A special thankyou to Janet Lagow for bringing this special group of photos to the museum. Thank you also; Bob Carroll and Warren Sullivan for getting them to Janet.

07/15/2026

Our brick Memorial Plaza is calling your name!! Only 2 weeks left to order! At this time, we will only be taking orders for 4” x 8” bricks at a cost of $100 each. Contact the museum to place your order, before July 31st. 409-389-2252

Join us on October 31, 2026, as the museum dedicates our Memorial Plaza to John Middleton, whose passion for preservation gave birth to this museum. Senator Mayes Middleton will cut the ribbon in honor of his father.

07/09/2026

Mark your calendars for our 2026 Heritage Day event, which will be held at the museum on Saturday, October 31st!! We are very pleased to be honoring our Chambers County Sheriff's Office this year, highlighting: John Frost, the first Chambers County sheriff to be killed in the line of duty; Sheriff Louis Otter, the longest serving sheriff in Chambers County with 29 years of service; Deputy Sheriff Herman Rivers, the longest serving deputy with a few years as special deputy under Sheriff Sam Scherer, 30 years as deputy sheriff under Louis Otter and Doil Pounds, and 15 years as a reserve deputy. We will also be highlighting the Chambers County K9 program. We look forward to you joining us as we recognize the great commitment and service of the Chambers County Sheriff's Office.

07/03/2026

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Kristi Schiller, is deeply passionate about the incredible bond bet...