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Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site

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Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site

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A property of the Texas Historical Commission. Real Places Telling Real Stories. Please pay admission at the Visitors Center upon arrival.

Last admission sold at 4:30 p.m. Admission fees are required to access all indoor and outdoor public areas. ADMISSION: Adults $10 | Adults 65+ $8 | Youth 6-17 $5 | 5 and younger Free | Active-Duty Military (including spouse and children) Free | Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. | See our website for information about group tours.

10/30/2026

Our Educators toured Ima Hogg's Houston home, Bayou Bend today. In 1958 Ima Hogg donated Bayou Bend to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston , which she filled with her incredible collection of Early American furniture and artwork. Thank you Victoria and Sheryl for all of your knowledge! We had an amazing time!

The floral printed bedding pictured was actually used by Ima Hogg for a time. The bedding was made of linen with wool stitching. The bed frame was made sometime between 1750-1770.

10/29/2026

Happy National Cat Day! Enjoy some furry faces from the sites many past residents!

10/27/2026

The Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site will be closed October 28, 2026, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The site should reopen the following day, October 29, 2026.

10/27/2026

It's almost that time of year! Join us for a candlelit walking tour of the site and discover how Christmas was celebrated by both the enslaved and free families, over 134 years of history.

Celebrate like the Hogg family with a warm cup of wassail and Christmas games. Learn about the enslaved people of Patton Place, like Anthony Christopher, through a cooking demonstration. Discover toys of the past through archeology and hands-on crafts. Entry by donation.

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10/26/2026

Governor Hogg was interested in experimental farming. His son, Tom Hogg, worked with Texas A&M to graft over 48 varieties of pecans, and planted about 300 trees in orchards at Varner-Hogg. Come to our Crack Open History pecan program on Saturday, November 14th from 11-12 to learn about pecan grafting, and gather a bag of pecans to take home!

Family friendly with an optional kids’ craft activity.

*Program included with site admission.

10/23/2026

Join us tomorrow, October 24, from 5 pm to 9 pm at the Varner-Hogg Plantation for our annual Ghosts Along the Brazos event! There will be storytellers, Hogg dogs, games, and more!

Admission is free, donations are encouraged.

10/21/2026

The next Virtual Book Club meeting will take place on Thursday, November 12, at 6 pm on Zoom. Please join us to discuss High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America by Jessica B. Harris. Harris writes of the culinary history of African foods and their adaptation into the Southern soul food we know of today. She

Click on the link to sign up:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AFS6tyTrQoOy-g4WbE_Osg

10/19/2026

The 2026 Royal Court Miss Juneteenth America queens visited the Varner-Hogg Plantation over the weekend. The Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program's mission is to empower young ladies aged 13-18 to embrace their identities, celebrate their heritage, and achieve their dreams. Through scholarships, cultural education, and leadership opportunities, they create a transformative experience that shapes the next generation of leaders.

First photo, from left to right, Miss Miley Jones (2026 Junior First Runner-Up), Queen Erin Hammond (2026 Junior Miss Juneteenth America), Mr. Sam Collins III, Queen Tammy Maku (2026 Teen Miss Juneteenth America), and Miss Cayleigh Humphrey (2026 Teen First Runner-Up).

10/17/2026

Crack Open History!

The Pecan Orchard Story details the history of the Varner-Hogg orchard and the pecan tree in Texas, pecan grafting, and famous Texas pecan trees. After the program, visitors can head out to the orchards and gather a bag of pecans!

Family friendly with an optional kids’ craft activity.

Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM-12 PM

*Program included with site admission.

10/16/2026

Our annual Ghosts Along the Brazos event is approaching! Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation on October 24 from 5 pm to 9 pm if you dare!

There will be storytellers, games, food trucks, and more! Admission is based on donation. We hope to see you there!

Address

1702 N 13th Street
West Columbia, TX
77486

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(979) 345-4656

Website

http://www.visitvarnerhoggplantation.com/

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