" A Mother's Love" Rose King Doll Exhibit is open to the public. Do you recognize this doll? If you do, stop by the Museum to see if you are correct!

Wayne and Janice Bell garden on the Alvin Garden Club 16th Annual Garden Tour 2016

David and Roxanna Corona Garden on The Alvin garden Clup 15th Annual Garden Tour 2016

Alvin Museum Society is proud to be a part of the Alvin Area Garden Tour again this year! Maps and details coming soon.

ALVIN MUSEUM SOCIETY CELEBRATES ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY THEN What was done over the years to arrive at ….NOW What has been accomplished And come with us to what is BEYOND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Sunday, February 28, 2:00 pm 309 W. Sealy Street (Alvin Senior Center) In preparing for the 40th Anniversary celebration of the Society, we become increasingly aware of the countless hours spent over the years to establish and develop a museum. These efforts have not only produced one, but two, in the course of just 40 years! Combing through Society records, minutes and newsletters, we realize how many volunteers gave their time to put together and set up exhibits in various locations, prior to having our permanent museum site, and simultaneously working at raising funds to support their efforts. Today we are very fortunate to be the beneficiaries of their efforts. We are now responsible for continuing the task of recording and preserving the history of our community while, at the same time, reaching out to provide growth and educational opportunities using the historical resources we have in our museums. We invite you all to be an active participant in these efforts. Kathy Mattes

Historic Trade Days

Friends, Here is an application for our Alvin Historic Trade Days plus a flyer in two different formats. Copy them, send them to friends, and put out on social media. All funds from booth rentals goes to the Alvin Museum Society. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE !!! Here is an updated Flyer showing that proceeds are donated to Alvin Museum Society-

AMS had the annual membership meeting Sunday, June 28. Thanks were extended to outgoing board members and introduction of new board members. We were treated to a skit with dancing cows to point out our newest exhibit of dairy equipment showing the history of the dairy business in Alvin.

The October General membership Meeting of the Alvin Museum Society featured a program by James Glover who is a well known researcher on the descendants of the founding families of Brazoria County. According to Mr. Glover, the families, including the Thomas family, from which he is descended, have “intertwined throughout time and territory, “creating an interesting family story which he enjoys telling.

Alvin Museum Society to look at its “FAMILY ALBUM” Program on Founding Family Descendants

The October General membership Meeting of the Alvin Museum Society will feature a program by James Glover who is a well known researcher on the descendents of the founding families of Brazoria County. According to Mr. Glover, the families, including the Thomas family, from which he is descended, have “intertwined throughout time and territory, “creating an interesting family story which he enjoys telling. In keeping with its continuing work to collect information The Society is extending a special invitation to local residents who have a connection to early settlers to attend the meeting , at which group or individual photographs will be taken to add to the Society’s archives. In addition, participants can share old family photographs which will be scanned and added to the museum’s collection. Documentation on the photograph will be recorded, along with the image to be stored. For the enjoyment of the group some of the photographs currently in the collection will be shown in a film presentation. The meeting is 2:00p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2014, at the Alvin Senior Center. For more information call 218-33-4469 or email- alvinms@att.net.