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The Lake Jackson Historical Association provides education relative to the
history and culture of Lake Jackson, Texas.
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This Week: Something to Chew On with Gregg Dimmick | | |
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Don't forget to get your tickets for Something to Chew On with local archaeological expert, Dr. Gregg Dimmick!
Dr. Dimmick is the author of Sea of Mud: The Retreat of the Mexican Army After San Jacinto, an Archaeological Investigation. He will give a talk about his work titled "Archaeological Studies at the San Jacinto Battleground."
Come lunch and learn with us THIS THURSDAY at 12 PM at the museum!
Admission is $5 for non-members and free for members. Lunch orders are open until the end of the day today, but feel free to bring your own lunch if you'd like!
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This Weekend: Texas Flag Retirement Ceremony | |
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On February 19, 1846, Anson Jones raised the American flag on Texas soil for the first time and declared that the Republic of Texas was no more. For Texas Statehood Day, we are hosting an official Texas Flag retirement ceremony.
Thanks to the Brazoria Historical Militia, Daughters of the Republic of Texas (Cradle of Texas Chapter), and the Sons of the Republic of Texas (Stephen F. Austin Chapter) for their participation.
Do you have a Texas or American flag that needs to be retired? Bring it to the Lake Jackson Historical Museum and we will take it to the appropriate retirement ceremony.
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Celebrating Black History Month 2023 | |
Black History of Lake Jackson
Black History of Lake Jackson is now open & on view until March 4th! This special pop-up display highlights how African Americans have shaped Lake Jackson history from the antebellum era through present day.
The display also recognizes three Hometown History Makers: local residents who have made historic strides in their own right. We are honored to shed light on the pioneering stories of the Davis family, Sharon Barnes, and Jon "J.B." Baker.
Tune into our social media every Wednesday this month for a post highlighting each of these Hometown History Makers!
Black History of Lake Jackson will be on display on the first floor of the Lake Jackson Historical Museum, located at 249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX, during regular museum hours from Tuesday, Feb. 7th, through Saturday, March 4th. Admission by donation.
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Remembering Resistance Oral History Program | |
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Black and white photo of Dow President Paul Oreffice shaking hands with an African American employee while touring the Propylene Oxide plant. The employee on the far left is Machinist Lorne Mayberry.
Do you know the name of the African American employee in this photo? Email curator@ljhistory.org!
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
6 - 7:30 PM
Lake Jackson Historical Museum
To complement our Black History of Lake Jackson display (on view Feb. 7th - Mar. 4th), we invite the public to Remembering Resistance, an oral history program dedicated to remembering what racial segregation was like and how our communities resisted racism over time. Come to engage in discourse about the history of segregation, integration, and the fight for racial equality in Lake Jackson and Brazosport. Museum staff will facilitate memory sharing among speakers and audience members.
Interested in sharing your story? Please call Katelyn Landry at (979) 297-1570 or email her at programs@ljhistory.org.
Light refreshments will be served.
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StoryWalk® Collaboration with Lake Jackson Library | |
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Visit MacLean Park to experience StoryWalk®, a new initiative from Lake Jackson Library designed to get you moving, reading, and learning! The Lake Jackson Historical Association is proud to sponsor the StoryWalk® book for March 2023: Sing With Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla by Diana Lopez and illustrated by Teresa Martinez. This book tells the inspirational story of Selena Quintanilla, the Queen of Tejano Music, a story which began here in Lake Jackson. Spanish translations will be available, and don't forget to do the interactive activities that accompany each page!
Want to learn more about Selena? Visit the museum to see our exhibit about her!
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Book your Event with LJHA! | |
Did you know that the Lake Jackson Historical Museum is available to rent for private events?
The museum is a unique and exciting place to have your event! We can welcome up to 200 people in our two-story museum space.
Rates:
$100 per hour
$150 per hour if your event requires us to close the museum to the public during our regular hours (Tuesday - Saturday, 10 pm - 4 pm)
All events must be booked for a minimum of 4 hours, including clean up and tear down.
Call (979) 297-1570 or email director@ljhistory.org to learn more about our policies and inquire about your event!
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Black History of Lake Jackson
On view February 7th - March 4th
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM
249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Admission by donation
Learn about the African American history and culture of Lake Jackson from the antebellum through present day in this special pop-up display.
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Something to Chew On with Greg Dimmick
Thursday, Feb. 16th, 12 - 1 PM
249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Admission: $5 for non-members, free for members
Come have lunch with us and local archaeological expert Dr. Gregg Dimmick, who will give a talk titled "Archaeological Studies at the San Jacinto Battleground." He will show pictures of artifacts found at the San Jacinto Battleground and discuss what the location of these artifacts have taught us about the battle.
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Texas Flag Retirement Ceremony
Sunday, Feb. 19th, 2 PM
1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Free admission
On February 19, 1846, the American flag was raised on Texas soil for the first time, and the Republic of Texas ceased to exist as an independent nation. For Texas Statehood Day, we are hosting an official Texas Flag retirement ceremony.
Does your flag need to be retired? Bring it to the Lake Jackson Historical Museum and place it in our flag retirement box.
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Future Aldens with Snapology
Saturday, Feb. 25th, 1-3 PM
249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Free admission
On the fourth Saturday of every month, Snapology visits the Lake Jackson Historical Museum to lead an engaging LEGO engineering workshop for kids inspired by Alden B. Dow's historic architecture.
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Remembering Resistance Oral History Program
Tuesday, Feb. 28th, 6 - 7:30 PM
249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Free admission
To complement our Black History of Lake Jackson display, we invite the public to Remembering Resistance, an oral history program dedicated to remembering what racial segregation was like and how our communities resisted racism over time.
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StoryWalk® with Lake Jackson Library
March 1st - 31st
MacLean Park, 93 Lake Rd, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Free admission
LJHA is proud to sponsor the StoryWalk® book for March 2023: Sing With Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla by Diana Lopez.
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Jackson Plantation Historic Site Open
Saturday, Mar. 4th, 10 AM - 5 PM
1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Admission by donation
Founded in the 1840s, the Jackson Plantation was the second of three plantations developed by Abner Jackson. Originally known as "Lake Place," the site was once a bustling sugar plantation that stretched over 4,642 acres with more than 80 enslaved workers.
Come visit and learn about one of Texas' most important archeological sites.
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American Flag Retirement
Saturday, Mar. 4th, 11 AM
1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Free admission
Boy Scout Troop 311 of Lake Jackson will retire American flags at the Jackson Plantation Historic Site.
Does your flag need to be retired? Bring it to the Lake Jackson Historical Museum and place it in our flag retirement box.
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Something to Chew On with Dr. Portia Hopkins
Thursday, Mar. 9th, 12 - 1 PM
249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Admission: $5 for non-members, free for members
Come lunch and learn with us! For our March Something to Chew On, we are excited to welcome
Dr. Portia D. Hopkins, who will give a talk titled
"Black in Brazoria County: Space, Place and Memory on the Brazos."
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Alden B. Dow Office Museum Open
Saturday, Mar. 11th, 10 AM - 4 PM
101 S. Parking Place, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Admission by donation
On the second Saturday of every month, see the restored Alden B. Dow 1943 office in downtown Lake Jackson. Learn all about the city’s beginnings and the indelible mark that A.B. Dow left as the principal architect of Lake Jackson.
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Honor Someone You Love
Pave the walkway to the Lake Jackson Historical Museum or the Jackson Plantation Historic Site with a personalized brick.
Order a memorial brick here.
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Funding has been provided to LJHA by Humanities Texas and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Federal ARP Act. | | | | |
