The Cottage House Museum

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The Marguerite Rogers House Museum, built by John G. Slover in the early 1900's, is located at 113 East Dumble in Alvin, Texas. In 1938 James A. and Marguerite Rogers bought the house. The Rogers' daughter, Emaline, bequeathed the property to the Alvin Museum Society in 1995. The Society restored the home and named it Marguerite Rogers House Museum, in honor of Emaline's mother.

About Us
The Marguerite Rogers House Museum is owned and operated by the Alvin Museum Society. Tours of The Cottage and Grounds are conducted by Docents by reservation only. Please call 281-331-4469 for information.

The Cottage House Museum is located at 113 East Dumble, Alvin, Texas. Admission is $3.00; for children under 12 the tour is free. Proceeds are used for maintaining The Cottage.

For more information call 281-585-2803 or email: thecottagemuseum@yahoo.com.


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Monday, September 24, 2007

"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.