Brazos County Historical Commission

10/07/2026

Happy Birthday WTAW! The station celebrates 104 years on the air on Wednesday. WTAW first took to the airwaves on October 7, 1922. WTAW was literally born to broadcast Aggie Football! Prior to October 7, [Read More...]

10/07/2026

This weekend!

10/06/2026

Ready to ride?

Don’t just WATCH the tanks at History in Motion—RIDE IN ONE!

Advance tickets are now on sale for WWII tank rides on November 7 & 8. The first three ride times each day are available for pre-purchase, with TWO WWII tanks running during each time slot.

Want to guarantee your spot? Buy early!

Miss the advance sale? Do not worry, all remaining tank rides will be sold at the Information Tent during History in Motion..

Climb aboard, hear the engine roar, and rumble across the field in a piece of WWII history. This is one History in Motion experience you won’t want to miss!

Tank ride tickets do NOT include admission to History in Motion. Admission tickets are available separately online or at the gate.

November 7 & 8, 2026
Museum of the American G.I. | College Station, Texas

Reserve your WWII tank ride: https://bit.ly/2026HIM

10/04/2026

Celebrating 150 years!

Texas A&M University is officially 150!

What started as six students in 1876 has grown into over 82,000 strong. A university built by generations of Aggies who stood together to lead, serve and leave their mark on the world.

One hundred fifty years of tradition. One hundred fifty years of excellence. One hundred fifty years of an Aggie spirit like no other.

Here’s to honoring where we’ve been, celebrating where we are and shaping what’s ahead. The next 150 starts now. 👍

09/30/2026

Join us Oct. 1 for a reception celebrating our new exhibit, The Brazos Valley Rosenwald School Project!

09/13/2026

09/11/2026

Never Forget 🇺🇸

09/09/2026

Marker of the Month: Isom Palmer
Located in the Bryan City Cemetery

Marker Text: Isom Palmer, whose name has various spellings, was born to Martin and Sarah (Hardwick) Parmer. In 1825, the Palmer (Parmer) family moved to Texas, settling near Nacogdoches the next year, and participated in the 1826 Fredonian Rebellion. Palmer fought under Capt. John M. Bradley during the Siege of Bexar in late 1835. He then served as sergeant-at-arms at the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence at Washington-on-the-Brazos. He later wed Laura E. Dougherty and moved to Brazos County in the early 1870s.