Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site

Honor Juneteenth at our upcoming events at the Varner-Hogg Plantation and Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Site!

Yesterday we hosted “Page to the Stage,” a workshop led by Naomi Carrier, playwright, performer, author, and founder of the Texas Center for African American Living History. We would like to thank Naomi, Jacobi, and everyone who joined us for a fascinating day filled with local history, moving reenactments, and thoughtful discussion.

Visit us today for Summer Museum Passport Opening day!

Collect stamps from museums across the county throughout the summer. Join us at the closing event on August 1st at the Brazoria County Historical Museum in Angleton to win prizes and test your newly learned knowledge of Brazoria County’s museums and heritage sites! ☀️

Join us this Saturday, May 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Varner‑Hogg Plantation State Historic Site for an engaging “Page to the Stage” workshop led by Naomi Carrier, playwright, performer, author, and founder of the Texas Center for African American Living History.

This hands-on program is designed for museum educators, interpreters, reenactors, and historic site professionals who want to strengthen their skills in creating meaningful and historically grounded performances. Naomi will guide participants through the process of transforming primary and secondary sources into compelling scripts, building authentic characters, and presenting stories that connect with today’s cultural and heritage tourists.

Naomi brings decades of experience in living history theater, beginning with her acclaimed musical I Am Annie Mae, which is archived at the Smithsonian. Her extensive work with historic sites across Texas has helped shape how visitors experience the past. The workshop emphasizes that people, rather than artifacts or settings alone, bring history to life.
Let us know you are coming at this link: https://forms.gle/Yjom8j12G3jvcu6PA

Honor Juneteenth, a Texas holiday, with a guided tour at the Varner-Hogg Plantation. This tour focuses on stories of the emancipation of black enslaved people in Brazoria County. Emancipation occurred for most individuals on January 1, 1863. However, those in Texas remained in bo***ge until Union Soldiers sailed to Galveston to enforce the new law that abolished slavery. The soldiers arrived in Galveston on June 19, 1865. More than 250,000 enslaved people in Texas were freed by executive decree.

Guided tours will be going on throughout the month of June. No reservation required. Tour is included with the cost of admission.
June 17 at 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm
June 20 at 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm
June 27 at 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm

The picture below was taken on June 19, 1900 on East 24th Street in Austin, Texas
Image courtesy of the Austin History Center.

Visit the link to find the open Educator position for the Varner-Hogg and Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Sites as well as other opportunities throughout the state!

The Texas Historical Commission is hiring across our state historic sites!

From Site Managers to Administrative Assistants, we’re looking for passionate professionals to help preserve and share the stories that shape Texas. These roles offer the opportunity to work in unique, meaningful places while supporting historic preservation, heritage tourism, and public engagement across the state.

Explore open positions and apply today: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en