Reflecting the area's prominent role in Texas history, the museum traces the
historical significance of the Victorian era with artifacts from the joys of
childhood through the grief of death. The displays also document the West
Columbia Oilfield, the largest producer of its time in the U.S., and the
ranching industry that still exists. An entire room is devoted to East Columbia
with a diorama of the town as founded in 1823 by Josiah H. Bell, photographs of
early-day homes, and bells from the Hiawatha and the Brazos Belle steamboats. It
includes a set of woodworking planes dating back to 1860 and two wedding gowns
from the 1890s. Open 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Wed.–Fri. 247 E. Brazos (Texas 35). Sat.
tours: 979/345-6125, 979/345-3921.
City: West Columbia
Region: Gulf Coast
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Samuell Farm
City: Mesquite
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Padre Island National Seashore
City: Corpus Christi
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
