Wedding Dress Exhibit

 





"Wedding Bells Are Ringing" Spring exhibit at the Cottage Museum is now open for viewing through Friday, June 27. On display is a collection of wedding gowns and accessories from 1900 to 1980s. Hours are the regular tour schedule of Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Cottage is located at 113 E. Dumble, Alvin.

Admission is $3.00. Proceeds are used to maintain The Cottage and grounds. For more information or to schedule a special tour, call 281.585.2803.

"Dolls for the Girls in Us"

The Fall exhibit at the Marguerite Rogers House Museum is now opened and waiting for girls of all ages to come see a variety of dolls spanning 100 years. "Dolls for the Girls in Us" exhibit is on display during the regular tour schedule of Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month through December 14. Hours are 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Featured are baby dolls, collectible and handmade dolls, Barbies and storybook dolls, and a collection of mini-dolls from foreign countries plus many more.

Admission is $3.00 and proceeds are used to maintain The Cottage and grounds. To schedule a special tour call 281.585.2803.

"Teapots & Teacups" Exhibit

"Teapots & Teacups Spring Exhibit" begins Thursday, April 5 through Friday, May 25, 2007 at The Cottage House Museum. The exhibit will be on display during the regular tour schedule and also on Saturday, April 21 for the Alvin Area Garden Tour. There will be a variety of teapots and teacups on display including antiques and collectibles, as well as unique and whimsical ones. The docents have put together a lovely display and you will want to make plans to see it. To schedule a special tour, call 281-585-2803.

Garden Tour Planned

The 8th Annual Alvin Area Garden Tour is set for Saturday, April 21, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Alvin Garden Club and Alvin Museum Society co-sponsor this annual event. Proceeds from the tour funds maintenance of The Marguerite Rogers House Museum. The popular plant sale will be on the grounds of The Cottage. The private garden sites will be announced later.

Advance tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased from Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce, Alvin Senior Citizens Center, or drive-thru windows of Guaranty Bank. Tickets on the day of the event will be $6.00 and available at each garden site. For more information, call 281-393-1538.

Vintage Valentines

"Valentines & Hearts at The Cottage" exhibit opens Thursday, February 1 through Saturday, March 3, 2007, at the Marguerite Rogers House Museum. Early 1900's Vintage Valentines and other items signifying the season of romance are on display. Makes plans now to see this delightful display.

Hours are the regular tour schedule of Thursdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00. Proceeds are used to maintain The Cottage and grounds. For special tour date, call 281-585-2308.

Cottage Re-opens

The Cottage has been closed since December 15. It is set to re-open Thursday, February 1, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and resume its regular tour schedule of Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00; children under 12 are free. Special or group tour dates may be arranged by calling 281-585-2803. We look forward to your visit. Happy New Year!

Autumn at The Cottage

"Autumn at The Cottage" exhibit opens Thursday, October 26 through Friday, December 15, 2006, at the Marguerite Rogers House Museum at 113 E. Dumble, Alvin. Hours are the regular tour schedule of Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Celebrate the arrival of Fall by experiencing the sights, signs, and smells symbolic of Autumn. The Cottage is decorated with a harvest of vibrant fall colors and radiates warm, cozy feelings. You don't want to miss this Fall exhibit. Admission is $3.00. Proceeds are used to maintain The Cottage and grounds.