Photograph of a group of Boy Scouts in front of the Brazoria County News office.

Photograph of a group of people at San Bernardo Station in 1914. Written on the back of the photograph, Ester Wilber Woodward. 152 Wilber Road, Brazoria, Tex.

Photograph of a group of Dairy Queen workers all dressed in their uniforms and wearing cowboy hats with the number 79 on it. In the center of the table that they are gathered around is a haybail and a saddle.

Photograph of a herd of cattle in front of Capitol Theater in West Columbia, Texas. The sign on the theater reads, "Elvis Presley in Girl Happy."

Photograph of the sub-division crowd at Black's Ferry, San Bernard River, in Sweeny, Texas. Black’s Ferry was one of three ferries on the San Bernard that transported people, animals, and wagons across the river which served as a vital connection between the communities traversing the San Bernard River.

Photograph of the "Welcome to West Columbia" sign. The sign reads, "Home of Kathryn Grandstaff Crosby," and "Site of the First Capitol of The Republic of Texas (1836 Old Capitol Building)." "Visit - Varner Hogg State Park. There is a park ranger standing next to the sign.

Photograph of an unidentified man wearing a hat holding an umbrella and posing next to a wicker chair.

Photograph of eight men, one prominently at the center on his knees wearing fur, collared with a rope around his neck, and a goblet balanced on his head. Three men are seated behind him on a piece of wood. Four men are standing in the back, in front of a painted background. Among those standing is a man with a thin mustache, two men, one with his hand on the other's shoulder and the other holding a rope around the kneeling man's neck, and at far right, a man standing directly behind the kneeled man with a paddle raised. All men, except the man wearing the fur, wear hats and coats. This image could be an initiation event.

Photograph (copy) of an African-American cowboy, Willie Thomas, participating in bull riding competition at a rodeo. The photographer's signature is at the bottom: "Jim Crainer". The "J" in his first name has a hat drawn at the top and a face in the middle. There is a smile face drawn below the name "Jim." Willie Thomas is wearing boots, dark pants with dark colored fringed chaps, white pinstripe shirt, and white cowboy hat. There is a wooden gate in left background with two cowboys sitting on top. Another cowboy is sitting on the wooden partition on the far left. Six cowboys are standing near the wooden partition from center background to right. Two cowboys are sitting on wooden partition on right also. Trees in distance. Directly behind the rider was "Ray" he pulled flanks at the Sunday afternoon rodeos for Smokey. The photographer recalls that this picture was taken at the RV ranch in McBeth, Texas. The gentle man standing in front of the rider with the cigarette in his mouth is James Brown of Houston. To his right is Mike Nulish of Needville, he owns a feed store there. The fella standing at the tail of the bull with …

Photograph of the Freeport National Bank Building in Freeport, Texas.

Photograph of the Freeport National Bank in Freeport, Texas.

Photograph of the Old Brazoria County Courthouse (located at Cedar, Chenango, Velasco Streets) in Angleton, Texas.

Photograph of the Old Brazoria County Courthouse (located at Public Square, Cedar, Chenango, Velasco Streets) in Angleton, Texas.

Photograph of the Old Brazoria Courthouse (located at Cedar, Chenango, Velasco Streets) in Angleton, Texas.

Photograph of the Old Brazoria Courthouse (located at Cedar, Chenango, Velasco Streets) in Angleton, Texas.

Photograph of the U.S. Coastguard Station (located at Freeport) in Freeport, Texas.

Photograph of the U.S. Coastguard Station (located at Freeport) in Freeport, Texas.

Photograph of the U.S. Coastguard Station (located at Freeport) in Freeport, Texas.

Photograph of the U.S. Coastguard Station (located at Freeport) in Freeport, Texas.

Photograph of the U.S. Coastguard Station (located at Freeport) in Freeport, Texas.

Photograph of the U.S. Coastguard Station (located at Freeport) in Freeport, Texas.

Photograph of the U.S. Coastguard Station (located at Freeport) in Freeport, Texas.

Experience the magic of Christmas at the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, nestled outside West Columbia, Texas. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the former Governor of Texas, James S. Hogg, as you explore the grounds originally owned by Martin Varner, one of the Old Three Hundred and a veteran of the Texas Revolution. Discover the charm of the log cabin, built in 1824, where Varner cultivated corn, cattle, and sugar cane, possibly even distilling rum. This picturesque site offers a delightful holiday retreat, bringing together the spirit of Christmas and Texas history in perfect harmony.

Celebrate the holiday season at Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site in West Columbia, Texas. Explore the former home of Governor James S. Hogg, steeped in history as one of the Old Three Hundred. Embrace the Christmas spirit as you stroll through the log cabin and immerse yourself in the festive charm of this historic retreat.