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Ghosts at the Gift Shop

The Alvin Museum Gift Shop offers a variety of gift items and museum society memorabilia. Newest books include Ghosts Along the Brazos by Catherine Munson Foster and A Narrative History of Brazoria County by James A. Creighton. Both of these books are difficult to find. Our newest items are some woven rugs by Donna Rae Harris. We also have books, paintings, jewelry, stationery items all crafted by local residents as well as crosses, pendants, and souvenir items.

The Alvin Museum Gift Shop is located at the Alvin Historical Museum, 300 W. Sealy. It is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Plan a visit soon. You'll be glad you did!

Opportunity Knocks!

Opportunity knocks on the door of the Alvin Museum Gift Shop. If you have yet to visit the gift shop then you are missing out on many opportunities.

Where can you buy a copy of Alvin Texas Centennial 1879-1979?
Did you know that Floyd Vanderford has written a book of poetry?
Have you seen Bob Lanier's prize winning painting?
Do you know where to find historical markers in Brazoria County?
When was the last time you wrote in a journal?
Do your grandkids know anything about the history of Texas?
Do you have a hard time deciding what gift to buy for a special person?
Are you interested in history?
Do you want to support the Alvin Historical Museum?

You can find answers to all of these questions at the Alvin Museum Gift Shop. See you there on Thursdays, Fridays, and first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Located at 300 W. Sealy, Alvin, Texas. No admission charge.

Shop with Us!

Make the Alvin Museum Gift Shop your first stop for your holiday shopping. The gift shop offers something for everyone on your list. The shop features a varied selection of memorabilia from the Alvin Museum Society, Alvin Depot and Alvin Hotel. There is a variety of books by local authors, jewelry, notecards, journals, Fairy Lanier paintings, framed prints, children's books, Texana books, ornaments, gifts and more.

The gift shop is open Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is located inside the Alvin Historical Museum at 300 W. Sealy, Alvin. We are looking forward to your visit!

Spotlight on WORDS

The Alvin Museum Gift Shop has a large selection of books on a variety of topics. You are sure to find something of interest to you.

For example, need a new recipe for holiday goodies? The 2005-2006 Brazoria County Fair Cookbook, published by the Texas Extension Education Association is filled with delicious recipes for cakes, candies and cookies.

Have you ever heard of lima beans with broccoli? Who would have thought of such a combination? The Mustang Community Club 2002 "Sharing our Best" cookbook has a recipe on page 98 for this mixed vegetable dish.

Then we have Larry Phillips sharing his Life Story with us in his book, "How Did We Do It"? His book has lots of photos; you might even find one of yourself.

Floyd Vanderford's "Beyond the Sunset - Potpourri of Poems" is a collection of poems on a variety of topics that all of us can relate to. In honor of Veteran's Day, Floyd's poem "A Veteran" written November 10, 2003, reminds us,

"When you are enjoying your freedoms, don't ever forget
It was all made possible because of a vet".

Alvin Museum Gift Shop

Do you like to read? Are you a history buff? Need a new recipe? Do you need a special gift for a special person? Do you like to shop? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the Alvin Museum Gift Shop is the place for you. The gift shop offers a wide selection of items to choose from including books, cards, jewelry, paintings, journals, and more. Be sure to browse the gift shop when you visit the Alvin Historical Museum -- same days, same hours, same place.

Museum Update

There is a new exhibit at the Alvin Historical Museum featuring the works of a local photographer and antique cameras from a private collection. A permanent exhibit of artifacts from the Liverpool post office is just about completed.

The museum is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00.

Museum Open

The Alvin Historical Museum and the Alvin Museum Gift Shop are now open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Museum is located at 300 W. Sealy, Alvin, Texas. Admission is $3.00.

Alvin, we have a musuem!

The Alvin Museum Society cordially invites you to the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Alvin Historical Museum on Sunday, May 20, 2007, from 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The museum is housed in the old post office building located at 300 W. Sealy Street, Alvin. There are many permanent exhibits along with additional displays of historical interest. Come and learn about Alvin's history and its peoples.