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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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Meet our new Board President! | |
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My name is Rob Heckendorn, and I am the new president of the Lake Jackson Historical Association Board of Directors. I grew up in Lake Jackson and graduated from Brazoswood High School. I joined the board because I love history, and particularly the history of Lake Jackson.
I love living here because I have great memories from my childhood. My grandparents and family all were from here.
This year, I would like to see this board support the executive director and staff to get the message out to the community about the very unique history of Lake Jackson. This can be achieved through fundraising events and community partnerships. I look forward to a successful collaborative effort and a great year!
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LJHA Board of Directors
Rob Heckendorn, President
Jeff Laver, Vice President
Jan Stein, Treasurer
Norman Wood, Secretary
Susan Buell
Michele Holsten
Debby Soltesz
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TOMORROW: Something to Chew On w/ Wade Dillon | | |
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Don't forget to get your tickets for Something to Chew On with Wade Dillon! Wade is the museum manager of the Freeport Historical Museum. He will be debuting a presentation titled "Velasco at the Time of the Revolution."
Come lunch and learn with us TOMORROW at 12 PM at the museum!
Admission is $5 for non-members and FREE for members. Lunch orders are now closed, but feel free to bring your own!
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When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, our membership program unfortunately went on hiatus. Now, we're so excited to announce that membership has returned!
Becoming a member means joining our association in saving Lake Jackson's history, improving our exhibits and facilities, and educating future generations.
There are three tiers of membership available:
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Individual Membership
$35/year
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- Invitation to exclusive events
- Free admission for 1 to monthly Something to Chew On program
- Discounts & early registration for LJHA events
- 5% discount at museum gift shop
- 10% off rental fees
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Reciprocal admission/discount at 300+ other history museums through the Time Travelers program
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- Invitations for 2 to exclusive events
- Free admission for 2 to monthly Something to Chew On program
- Discounts & early registration for 2 for LJHA events
- 5% discount at museum gift shop
- 10% off rental fees
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Reciprocal admission/discount at 300+ other history museums through the Time Travelers program
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Family
Membership
$100/year
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- 4 tickets to Breakfast with Santa
- Invitations for 4 to exclusive events
- Free admission for 4 to monthly Something to Chew On program
- Discounts & early registration for 4 for LJHA events
- 5% discount at museum gift shop
- 10% off rental fees
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Reciprocal admission/discounts at 300+ other history museums through the Time Travelers program
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Reciprocal admission to 1,000+ other museums across North American through the NARM Association
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Celebrating Black History Month 2023 | |
Black History of Lake Jackson
In honor of Black History Month, the Lake Jackson Historical Museum will present a pop-up display highlighting African American history and culture in Lake Jackson, TX.
The first African Americans to be documented in what is now Lake Jackson were enslaved by Abner Jackson, who forcibly brought enslaved people from South Carolina to his new plantations in the area in the early 1840s. While it is crucial to learn about the era of slavery in Lake Jackson history, it is not the only chapter in which African Americans played an important role. This exhibit will offer new research about local African American history from the antebellum era through present day.
The display will also recognize recent Hometown History Makers: local African American community leaders who have made historic strides in their own right. The Hometown History Makers series began with four "Hometown Heroes" named in our 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month display. With this series, we recognize individuals who have made history by representing historically marginalized communities in professional and civic spaces that have historically lacked racial/ethnic diversity.
Black History of Lake Jackson will be on display 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? Contact us to let us know!
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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, 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. A panel of speakers will share their memories of segregation, integration, the Civil Rights Movement, and the fight for racial equality in Brazosport.
Panel speakers will be announced soon! Audience members will also have an opportunity to contribute their stories in an open mic session at the end of the program.
The Lake Jackson Historical Association seeks to learn more about what racial segregation looked like in Lake Jackson and surrounding cities. Racial segregation and discrimination may not be pleasant to remember, but the Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras in Brazosport are chapters of our history that demand our attention as historians and citizens.
Light refreshments will be served.
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Check out this artifact before it takes a vacation! | |
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Magnifitex, a company sponsored by the Dow Magnesium Department, made these magnesium dominoes for the Junior Achievement Trade Fair in 1977. The dominoes were made from a combination of magnesium and plastic and were quite a marvel of technology and design.
The dominoes are currently on display in our Birth of a City exhibit with other artifacts made from magnesium. They will soon be switched out of this display with different items from the Association's collection. Rotating artifacts and archives from display helps with preservation of collections for future studies and exhibitions yet to be created.
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Thank you and Farewell, Debbie! | |
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This month, we said goodbye to our wonderful Marketing Coordinator, Deborah Duty. She joined LJHA back in February 2021 and was a valuable member of the team for nearly two years. She went above and beyond in improving our gift shop, social media presence, and media relationships.
We will strive to continue building upon the excellent work she accomplished. We thank her so much for her work at LJHA and wish her luck in her future endeavors!
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Something to Chew On with
Wade Dillon
Thursday, Jan. 19th, 12 - 1 PM
249 Circle Way Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Admission: $5 for non-members, free for members
This month, our guest speaker is Wade Dillon, director of the Freeport Historical Museum. Wade will give a talk titled "Velasco at the Time of the Revolution." Don't miss this exciting lunchtime lecture!
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Future Aldens with Snapology
Saturday, Jan. 28th, 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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Jackson Plantation Historic Site
Saturday, Feb. 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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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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Alden B. Dow Office Museum
Saturday, Feb. 11th, 10 AM - 4 PM
101 S. Parking Place, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Admission by donation
On the second Saturday of every month, witness the restored mid-century architectural beauty of Alden B. Dow’s 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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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
Sunday, Feb. 19th, 2 PM
1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
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.
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Remembering Resistance
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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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. | | | | |
