The museum collects personal histories from the County's residents to tell their stories of events such as hurricanes. Just about everyone who has lived through a storm has a story to tell. Fortunately, a few individuals have taken the time to record their experiences during these storms. A Danbury resident recorded her own family's trying experience during Hurricane Carla. A copy of her account was given to the Museum for use in the hurricane exhibit and will help to portray the personal experiences of Brazoria County residents.
Museums are the only institutions that use actual artifacts to tell a story.
You can find pictures and text in a book, but the museum has the actual object. A recent acquisition is a hurricane flag that flew during Hurricane Carla. This flag was torn and tattered by the strong winds and will be on display in the Museum's upcoming hurricane exhibit. The exhibit will open on Sept. 7 and will remain until December. It will contain video footage from Galveston after the 1900 Storm and cover the major storms encompassing Hurricane Alicia.