Established in March 1865 and commonly known as the Freedmen’s Bureau, the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands played a vital role in rebuilding the South in the aftermath of the Civil War. This Independence season, discover its legacy through a special temporary exhibit at the Brenham Heritage Museum. On view at the Brenham Heritage Museum from June 23 through August 1, 2026, this temporary exhibit offers a closer look at the Bureau’s work and its lasting impact on American history.