Family, friends and visitors all enjoy popular events that are planned throughout the year. Wine Walks, Fun Runs, Festivals and Fairs put smiles on faces young and young at heart!
The Smithsonian Exhibit
Monday, January 6th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
Event Details
In 1900, almost 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, while today, that number is less than 20%. Almost 90% of the land mass is considered non-urban. Join us in Brenham December 7 – January 19 to explore the Smithsonian exhibit titled Crossroads: Change in Rural America, and learn why revitalizing rural places matters now, and into the future. Despite demographic changes, economic innovation and a focus on cultural facets have helped make small towns unique, comfortable and desirable. Come and learn how these changes helped Brenham and Washington County create a bright future from the legacy of our rural roots.
The Smithsonian Exhibit
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
Event Details
In 1900, almost 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, while today, that number is less than 20%. Almost 90% of the land mass is considered non-urban. Join us in Brenham December 7 – January 19 to explore the Smithsonian exhibit titled Crossroads: Change in Rural America, and learn why revitalizing rural places matters now, and into the future. Despite demographic changes, economic innovation and a focus on cultural facets have helped make small towns unique, comfortable and desirable. Come and learn how these changes helped Brenham and Washington County create a bright future from the legacy of our rural roots.
Crossroads Speaker Series: Walter Kamphoefner, PhD
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 :: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Brenham Heritage Museum
Event Details
Museum on Main Street (MoMs) SPEAKER EVENT:
Please join us at the Brenham Heritage Museum Bus Depot and Gallery on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 pm for a fascinating lecture by Walter Kamphoefner, Professor of History at Texas A&M University. The topic of his discussion will be: “Germans/Afro-German relations.”
Walter D. Kamphoefner earned his Ph.D. at University of Missouri-Columbia in 1978 and arrived in 1988 at TAMU, where he is now Professor of History. He teaches in the field of immigration history and the U.S. Civil War. He spent three yearlong guest professorships at German universities, two on Fulbright lectureships, and served as President of the Society for German-American Studies, 2015-17. He has published widely in the field of immigration and ethnicity, with articles in four languages and three books out in both German and English versions.
Seating is limited so please RSVP to: admin@brenhamheritagemuseum.org. Admission is FREE for museum members and $5 for non-members. This presentation will take place at the BHM Bus Depot at 313 East Alamo Street in Downtown Brenham, Texas. This program is in sponsored in part by Ant Street Inn/Main Street House and is in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street Program to take place in Downtown Brenham during Winter of 2024-2025.
The Smithsonian Exhibit
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
Event Details
In 1900, almost 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, while today, that number is less than 20%. Almost 90% of the land mass is considered non-urban. Join us in Brenham December 7 – January 19 to explore the Smithsonian exhibit titled Crossroads: Change in Rural America, and learn why revitalizing rural places matters now, and into the future. Despite demographic changes, economic innovation and a focus on cultural facets have helped make small towns unique, comfortable and desirable. Come and learn how these changes helped Brenham and Washington County create a bright future from the legacy of our rural roots.
The Smithsonian Exhibit
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
Event Details
In 1900, almost 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, while today, that number is less than 20%. Almost 90% of the land mass is considered non-urban. Join us in Brenham December 7 – January 19 to explore the Smithsonian exhibit titled Crossroads: Change in Rural America, and learn why revitalizing rural places matters now, and into the future. Despite demographic changes, economic innovation and a focus on cultural facets have helped make small towns unique, comfortable and desirable. Come and learn how these changes helped Brenham and Washington County create a bright future from the legacy of our rural roots.
All Trails Lead to Houston Exhibit
Friday, January 10th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Brenham Heritage Museum
Event Details
NEW FEATURED EXHIBIT at the Brenham Heritage Museum:
Available for a limited time, the newest exhibit, “All Trails Lead to Houston,” tells the stories of the various trail rides that lead to Houston to launch the Annual Livestock Show and Rodeo. The original ride, the Salt Grass, began in Brenham and was founded by Reese Lockett and friends, inspiring dedicated riders and continuing to this day. Featuring striking photography of Ray Viator, supplemented with local trail ride artifacts, this exhibit is a must-see.
Museum hours are 10am-4pm Wednesday-Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Museum members get in for free.
The Smithsonian Exhibit
Friday, January 10th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
Event Details
In 1900, almost 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, while today, that number is less than 20%. Almost 90% of the land mass is considered non-urban. Join us in Brenham December 7 – January 19 to explore the Smithsonian exhibit titled Crossroads: Change in Rural America, and learn why revitalizing rural places matters now, and into the future. Despite demographic changes, economic innovation and a focus on cultural facets have helped make small towns unique, comfortable and desirable. Come and learn how these changes helped Brenham and Washington County create a bright future from the legacy of our rural roots.
All Trails Lead to Houston Exhibit
Saturday, January 11th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Brenham Heritage Museum
Event Details
NEW FEATURED EXHIBIT at the Brenham Heritage Museum:
Available for a limited time, the newest exhibit, “All Trails Lead to Houston,” tells the stories of the various trail rides that lead to Houston to launch the Annual Livestock Show and Rodeo. The original ride, the Salt Grass, began in Brenham and was founded by Reese Lockett and friends, inspiring dedicated riders and continuing to this day. Featuring striking photography of Ray Viator, supplemented with local trail ride artifacts, this exhibit is a must-see.
Museum hours are 10am-4pm Wednesday-Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Museum members get in for free.
The Smithsonian Exhibit
Saturday, January 11th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
Event Details
In 1900, almost 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, while today, that number is less than 20%. Almost 90% of the land mass is considered non-urban. Join us in Brenham December 7 – January 19 to explore the Smithsonian exhibit titled Crossroads: Change in Rural America, and learn why revitalizing rural places matters now, and into the future. Despite demographic changes, economic innovation and a focus on cultural facets have helped make small towns unique, comfortable and desirable. Come and learn how these changes helped Brenham and Washington County create a bright future from the legacy of our rural roots.
Paige Lewis Live at Floyd’s Lounge
Saturday, January 11th, 2025 :: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Floyd’s Lounge
Event Details
Join us Saturday, January 11th as Paige Lewis takes the stage 8-11pm. See y’all then!