BRENHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM TO HOLD GRAND RE-OPENING

  

The Brenham Heritage Museum will hold the grand reopening of Phase 1 of their historic Post Office Building this Thursday.

This marks the return to their primary museum building after a complete renovation, which took 18 months to complete.

A ribbon cutting ceremony with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce is planned for Thursday morning at 10am.

The first three hours of museum operations for that day will be reserved for BHM members only.  Then at 1pm, the general public will be admitted.

Executive Director Mike Vance said that they could not be more excited about what they are unveiling.

The first phase of the exhibits includes two large kiosks honoring almost 200 years of military service of men and women from Brenham and Washington County.

There are elaborate structures that house the stories of transportation and agriculture as it relates to the county, and a gallery dedicated entirely to a photographic history of the area.

In addition to that, there is a small video jukebox that will provide a personal theatre space where visitors may choose from over 75 short history films.

The Blue Bell Gallery, home to the building’s rotating exhibits, will open with a display about Washington County foodways.

The museum gift shop will also be up and running.

Admission to the Brenham Heritage Museum is $5.  Museum members get in for free. The museum’s regular hours will be Wednesday thru Saturday from 10am-4pm.

They are also seeking donations to help fund the completion of Phases 2 and 3 of the project.  For more information, or if you would like to donate, call 979-830-8445, or visit their website at www.brenhamheritagemuseum.org.