"Angels at Christmas Time"

The Cottage House is hosting a new exhibit, "Angels at Christmas Time." Featured is a collection of angel figurines from the private collection of Alvinite, Anita Lee. Included are a variety of angels made from ceramic, wood and other materials ranging in height from 1/4" to 16". Anita began her collection in 1964; most of her angels are gifts from family and friends. The exhibit will be on display through December 16.

The House Museum is open from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of the month. Admission is $3.00. Proceeds are used to maintain the property. For more info., call 281-585-2803.

"Potpourri of Needlework"

The House Museum is hosting a new temporary exhibit, "Potpourri of Needlework." Featured is a collection of needlepoint, smocking, tatting, samplers, crochet, and lace. Included among the items are vintage patterns, antique items, and a yo-yo quilt. The exhibit will be on display through May.

The House Museum is located at 113 E. Dumble, Alvin, and open from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of the month. Admission is $3.00. Proceeds are used to maintain the property. For more info., call 281.585.2803.

Dolls on Parade Exhibit Closes

The very popular, "Dolls on Parade" exhibit at the Cottage House Museum closed last week. However, the House Museum is open and you are invited to visit our restored, quaint Victorian cottage.

Regular hours are Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission $3.00. Special tours can be arranged; call 281-585-2803 for more information.

Dolls on Parade

A new exhibit, "Dolls on Parade," has opened at the House Museum. Featured are over 50 dolls from the private collection of Gretchen Copps' sister, Sandra Holland of Houston. Included in the exhibit are character dolls, Shirley Temple dolls, and exquisite handmade dolls by Mrs. Holland.

The House Museum is open from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of the month. Admission is $3.00.

April 2010 Garden Tour Canceled

The Alvin Garden Club and Alvin Museum Society Board of Directors have decided to cancel the annual Garden Tour for April 2010. Because of Hurricane Ike in 2008, a long summer drought, and recent rains and freezes, the hosts gardens can not be ready this year. But the April 16, 2011, Garden Tour promises to be bigger and better than ever!

For more information about the Garden Tour, contact tour chairman, Pat Klopp at 281.393.1538.

Morris Chair Debut

When the Alvin Museum Society took possession of what is now the Marguerite Rogers House Museum at 113 E. Dumble, a dilapidated Morris Chair was found among the items left there. Thanks to the donated services of James Pierce, a restoration Master of antique furniture, and the Alvin Antique Guild for providing fabrice, the chair has now been restored and has a special place in the house museum.

A Morris Chair is an early type of reclining chair. The design was adapted by William Morris' firm from a prototype owned by E. Colman in England. It was first marketed around 1866. Based on what we know about William Morris and John G. Slover, it is reasonable to believe that the museum's Morris Chair is among the earliest ones made.

Come visit the Marguerite Rogers House Musuem and see this beautifully crafted piece of furniture. Tour days are Thursdays and Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission $3.00

Cottage Repairs

Repairs and maintenance of The Cottage are still going on. The new fence is completed. Inside repairs due to Hurricane Ike are not finished. The Cottage is still closed for tours, but expects to re-open very soon. We look forward to your visit in the near future.

The Alvin Historical Museum and the museum gift shop are open and we hope you will visit soon. A new temporary exhibit will open this summer. The gift shop has a large selection of items for sale. Visit the other blog pages for more information.