Our area is rich in Texas history! Washington County is where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836! Visit Toubin Park in Downtown Brenham and see the fully restored underground cistern from the 1800‘s, originally used to collect rainwater and battle fires. It is a State Antiquities Landmark!
Glissmann’s Gift Gallery & Historic Drug Store
Glissman’s Gift Gallery is a unique, one-of-a-kind gift and collectible shop. Located in historic Downtown Brenham, in an 1860s two-story masonry building built by J.T. Parnell. Also housing the display of original items from Glissman’s Drug Store.
Toubin Park

Beneath Brenham streets is a State Archeological Landmark, a large system of historic cisterns. The cisterns were built in the late 1800s to store rainwater for public fire fighting. Private cisterns were also abundant throughout early Washington County, used for bathing, drinking and cooking. Enjoy the Wild West story of why these cisterns were built. It’s a tale of an early railroad, a rough Boom Town, and colorful characters who shaped Washington County’s history. Self-guided tours through this historic Downtown Brenham pocket park can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Bus Depot Gallery

The Brenham Heritage Museum is currently operating out of the Brenham Bus Depot while the museum’s main building is undergoing extensive renovations.
Brenham Heritage Museum

The Brenham Heritage Museum is a local history museum located in Downtown Brenham. Exhibits and collections reflect a focus on the history and culture of Washington County. Originally serving as the United States Post Office, this magnificent building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was eventually transformed into the museum you see today.
NOTE: The museum is currently closed for renovations.
Brenham Fire Museum

The Brenham Fire Museum – a.k.a. Brenham Fire Company # 1 Fire Museum, was designed to house Samanthe, the 1923 American LaFrance Type 38 that the Brenham Fire Department owns. Purchased April 2, 1923 from the manufacturer in Elmira, NY, Samanthe is one of only three left of its kind. Only 34 fire engines of this type were produced between early 1900 and 1930.
The museum is also home to a 1950 American LaFrance, the Invader, and houses fire artifacts from the department’s long history.
Tours of the Museum can be arranged by calling the Fire Department at 979-337-7300.
Celebrate! A View of Juneteenth Traditions and Customs
Saturday, July 2nd, 2022
10:00am - 4:00pm
Bus Depot Gallery
Brenham Fire Museum Summer Hours
Saturday, July 2nd, 2022
11:00am - 2:00pm
Brenham Fire Museum
Celebrate! A View of Juneteenth Traditions and Customs
Saturday, July 9th, 2022
10:00am - 4:00pm
Bus Depot Gallery
Brenham Fire Museum Summer Hours
Saturday, July 9th, 2022
11:00am - 2:00pm
Brenham Fire Museum
Celebrate! A View of Juneteenth Traditions and Customs
Saturday, July 16th, 2022
10:00am - 4:00pm
Bus Depot Gallery
Brenham Fire Museum Summer Hours
Saturday, July 16th, 2022
11:00am - 2:00pm
Brenham Fire Museum
Celebrate! A View of Juneteenth Traditions and Customs
Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
10:00am - 4:00pm
Bus Depot Gallery
Brenham Fire Museum Summer Hours
Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
11:00am - 2:00pm
Brenham Fire Museum
Celebrate! A View of Juneteenth Traditions and Customs
Saturday, July 30th, 2022
10:00am - 4:00pm
Bus Depot Gallery
Brenham Fire Museum Summer Hours
Saturday, July 30th, 2022
11:00am - 2:00pm
Brenham Fire Museum