Fall and Winter Calendar 2023/2024

Dear Members,

Many of you have been witnesses to the remarkable journey of transformation and growth that The Bryan Museum has undergone in recent years. Today, it is with immense pride and gratitude that I share a monumental achievement that reflects the vision, dedication and hard work of our founder, J.P. Bryan, our Board of Directors, our incredible staff and each of you.

With profound appreciation, I am thrilled to announce that The Bryan Educational Institute and its flagship platform for education and programming, The Bryan Museum, have successfully concluded a rigorous five-year journey, attaining permanent Public Charity status. This achievement is a testament to our shared commitment to reshaping and elevating our organization

WeextendourheartfeltgratitudetotheBryanfamily,whosetrustandsupporthaveallowedustotakeon theresponsibilityofsafeguardingtheMuseum'slegacyforthebenefitofallTexans.Thismilestonemarks notonlyasignificantstepforwardbutalsoaprofoundresponsibilityaswecollectivelysetouttoestablisha lastinglegacy.

AsJ.P.Bryanaptlynoted,theMuseumwasestablishedtoservethepeopleofTexas,andeachoneofus playsanindispensableroleinrealizingthisvision.Wearehumbledbytheopportunityandexcitedbythe challengesthatlieahead.Wewelcometheopportunitytoconnectwithmembersforadeeperdiveintoour LegacySocietyandMuseumsustainabilityplansOveracupofcoffee,wewouldbedelightedtoshareour strategicvisionaswepreparefortheupcomingten-yearanniversaryin2025.Reachoutanytimeat melissa@thebryanmuseumorg

Inthemeantime,Ieagerlyawaittheopportunitytowelcomeyoutooneofthemostanticipatedexhibitsin ourhistory,theGalvestonOrphan'sHomeExhibit.Thisextraordinarydisplayhasbeenmadepossible throughagenerous,anonymousdonorandrepresentsourcommitmenttodeliveringmoreimmersiveand interactiveexperiencestoMuseumvisitors.

Aswecontinuetobuilduponthismomentum,Iwouldliketotakeamomenttoacknowledgethetireless effortsofourMuseumteaminworkingtowardsanevenbrighterfutureTogether,weareredefiningwhat theMuseummeanstoourcommunityandtothebroaderculturallandscape.

Isendmydeepestgratitudetoeachofyouforyourdedication,yourpassion,andyourunwaveringsupport. Ourjourneyisfarfromover,andwithyourcontinuedinvolvement,Iamconfidentthatthelegacyofour belovedMuseumwillimpactlivesforgenerationstocome.

WarmestRegards,

Melissa Williams Murphy Executive Director

GALVESTON ORPHANS HOME

THE LEGACY PROJECT

Long before housing The Bryan Museum, our historic building at 1315 21st Street in Galveston served as a refuge to children in need. For almost a century, The Galveston Orphans’ Home served our island community and provided care for orphaned children, as well as those whose parents were not able to support them.

In honor of the 6500 young lives who passed through the Home, as well as the people, organizations, and local businesses that helped to keep it operating, The Bryan Museum is proud to announce our current exhibit spotlighting their stories.

Featuring the Museum’s most interactive displays ever curated and video interviews from former orphan residents, this exhibit transcends the cataloged history of the building by sharing personal stories of some of the individuals who experienced it firsthand. Please join us in an immersive retelling of this important part of Galveston’s history

"This collection is my life's work Each artifact, each document, each piece of this world-class collection brings Texas history to life, punctuated by the stories of those who shaped the greatest state in the Union I invite you to join me on this extraordinary journey to find yourself in the captivating pages of Texas history and become part of the Museum's legacy for generations to come "

J P Bryan

In an unprecedented project, The Bryan Museum invites you on an epic historical journey told by the greatest living champion of Texas history today, J.P. Bryan.

Exclusively offered to Old 300 members, you will join a select group of Museum founders in the creation of The Bryan Museum Legacy Project, a professionally produced documentary highlighting the rich history of Texas and the American West. You will see and hear Texas history come to life as we join J.P. for colorful commentary and an insider’s look into each of the Museum’s five world-class galleries

Sponsorship opportunities to be listed as a producer are very limited To become a Documentary Producer, please contact Jessica Shofner at (409) 220-3223 or by email at jessica@thebryanmuseum.org

For more information on The Legacy Project and how you can become a producer, scan the QR code.

VISIONS OF THE WEST

September 15 - October 7

The Visions of the West is an exhibition of featured contemporary western artists as well as an auction of their work From September to early October, these works will be showcased at the Museum, and visitors will have the opportunity to view them Online bidding runs from September 15 to October 7. Visit thebryanmuseum.org/vow for more information.

ART UNTAMED: A NIGHT OF CONTEMPORARY WESTERN ART

october 7 | 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

$100 - Old 300 Members

$125 - Annual Members

$150 - non-members

Art Untamed is the culminating event of the Visions of the West exhibition Saturday evening, October 7th, is the last night of the exhibition and night of the auction. The art featured in Art Untamed will be on display and the artists will be on hand to meet and mingle with guests Highlights of the event will be an artists' panel discussion, a live demonstration, cocktail reception, live music, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and the closing of the Visions of the West exhibition. VIP Tickets and Sponsorships also available.

Robert McCoy

Nancy Bush

Ricardo Robles

Mary Baxter

Dina Gregory

Karen Kirby

Nocona Burgess

Rhonda Radford Adams

Tim Oliver

Daryl McCracken

RECENT ACQUISITIONS

Santa Anna’s Walking Stick

On View October 18

The Library Gallery

Antonio López de SantaAnna lost his left leg below the knee during a battle with the French at Vera Cruz, Mexico in 1838, two years after the Battle of San Jacinto. The Bryan Museum has acquired the walking stick he used during his exile on the Caribbean island of St. Thomas, around 1864. It is German silver, mounted on wood. On the pommel is the figure of Bacchus The Roman god of wine reclines – cup in his right hand and seemingly in a drunken stupor

Hidden under the detachable pommel is a glass vial with a cork stopper Santa Anna kept a couple of shots of rum in the vial to fortify him on his walks. There is a steel blade in the cane ’ s shaft for defense against an attacker

SCOUT DAY AT THE BRYAN

I AM TEXAS Student Art Expo

September 20 - December 31

"I Am Texas" Art and Writing Contest

This fall, the Donald E. McMahon Student Art Expo on the ground floor of the Museum will be adorned with the creative artwork from the finalists of The Bryan Museum's 2023 I Am Texas writing and art contest The art on display will be the best of over 300 submissions from this year ' s contest These young artists from all over Texas entered original artwork done in charcoal, watercolor, acrylic paint, oil paint, graphite, oil pastel, and colored pencil In September, we are celebrating this top art as well as launching the 2024 I Am Texas writing and art contest. For more information about the upcoming contest, visit iamtx.org.

September 30

Calling all Scouts! September 30 is your day at The Bryan Museum. All students wearing a scout uniform or a scout t-shirt get into the Museum free all day This is a great opportunity to learn about Texas and Galveston history and to see the interactive Galveston Orphans’ Home special exhibit. You will also have the option to earn a Museum patch by completing a scavenger hunt. Questions? Contact susannah@thebryanmuseum.org

Nathaniel G , Alamo Heights High School, The Texas Longhorn, Oil on Canvas

LECTURES

The Mourning Wave: A Novel of the Great Storm

Presented Greg Funderburk

Thursday, September 28 | 5:30 p.m.

$5 Members

$15 Non-Members

The Mourning Wave tells the story of a young orphan’s fight for survival inside the doomed St. Mary’s Orphan Asylum during the storm of 1900. Funderburk will speak about his book which is populated with real-life characters, historic figures, and powerful recollections from actual storm survivors.

Albertine Hall Yeager and Galveston’s African American Orphanage

Presented by Marsha Rappaport & Julie Baker

Thursday, October 12 | 5:30 p.m.

$5 Members

$15 Non-Members

MarshaRappaportandJulieBakerwilltellthemovingstoryofapowerful islandleaderwhosawanimportantneedandrosetotheoccasiontohelp hercommunityAlbertineHallYeagercametoGalvestonin1917,and shortlythereafter,begantakinginorphansandchildrenofworking mothersGalvestoniansfromallreligiousgroups,races,creeds,andcolors ralliedaroundher.TheoriginalsiteoftheAlbertineYeagerHomeis1111 32ndStreet.ThesitereceivedanundertoldstorymarkerfromtheTexas HistoricalSocietyinFebruary2022.

Houston & Galveston Architecture

Presented by Stephen Fox

Thursday, October 26 | 5:30 p.m.

$5 Members

$15 Non-Members

Texas contains a remarkable array of buildings and landscapes that document and preserve the state’s historical experiences

Architectural historian Stephen Fox will use buildings from the 18th - 21st centuries to illustrate these vivid stories. Fox is a fellow of the Anchorage Foundation of Texas and a lecturer in architecture at Rice University and the University of Houston.

Clarence John Laughlin, The Architecture of Light (Galveston, Texas) Image of Sacred Heart Church

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EXCLUSIVE OLD 300 PROGRAMS

Old 300 Programs are open to Old 300 Lifetime Members of The Bryan Museum. Not an Old 300 Lifetime Member Yet? Join online at thebryanmuseum.org/lifetime-membership

Old300StateoftheMuseum

Galveston,Sunday,September17 | 2:00pmintheConservatory

Houston,Thursday,September21| 5:30pmatTheBayouClub

JoinMuseumFounder,J.P.Bryan,andExecutiveDirector,MelissaWilliamsMurphy,forexclusiveupdateson thefutureofthemuseumincludingtheLegacyProject,Old300LifetimeMemberPrograming,andabehind thesceneslookatourlatestacquisition.Foryourconvenience,twodateoptionsareavailable.Old300 LifetimeMembersareencouragedtobringafriend.

A Day at Peach Point: An Old 300 Exclusive Field Trip

Saturday, October 21

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

$175 per person

Join The Bryan Museum founder, J.P. Bryan, (aka your tour guide) for a personalized tour of the Peach Point area in Brazoria County, Texas. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will cover the history of the Peach Point Plantation along with other key locations in the area, including the historic Gulf Prairie Cemetery and Durazno Plantation. Ticket price includes transportation from Galveston and back, lunch, and refreshments Spots are limited

Paul N. Spellman: Gone to Texas: An Old 300 Member Benefit

Sunday, November 12 4 p.m.

Free with Reservation

Paul N. Spellman, professor of history and division chair at Wharton Junior College, will speak on his award-winning novel Old 300: Gone to Texas and discuss the history of our Lifetime Members' namesake. Spellman is a native Texan and descendant of the Old Three Hundred family of Zadock and Minerva Cottle Woods

USS Texas Dry Dock Tour: An Old 300 Exclusive Field Trip

Sunday, January 21 11 a.m.

$100 per person

In addition to being home to the largest collection of art and artifacts dedicated to telling the story of Texas and the American West, Galveston is also home to the Battleship Texas. The last surviving Dreadnought class ship, the USS Texas is the only battleship in existence today to have fought in both World Wars

Visit the historic Battleship Texas in dry dock to experience the sheer size and might of its history! This one hour and 45-minute guided tour around the ship will offer you a chance to learn about the ship’s construction, history, and ongoing repairs that will help preserve her for many years to come. This is an opportunity that any naval enthusiast will not want to miss.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sunday, October 29

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Free activities outside, plus free Museum admission for kids 12 and under

The Halloween Spooktacular will have a trick-ortreat element with six decorated candy stations around the Museum grounds. In addition, there will be a scavenger hunt, spooky stories in the gazebo, fall crafts, outdoor games, ghost hunt in the garden, a walking costume parade, and several photo opportunities. Throw on a fun costume and join us for this day of candy and ghoulish games! Kids will get into the Museum for free all day!

day, December 3

m. - 2 p.m.

Admission for children and families

Holiday Delights 2023 will invite guests to take “A Step Back in Time” with us and chat with a cowboy from 1870 cooking at his chuckwagon and explore the Galveston Orphans' Home from the last century through an interactive exhibit. In addition to the living history flair, this year ’ s event will also have the most popular aspects from previous years including pictures with and letters to Santa, a petting zoo, pictures with Elsa, an elf hunt, food trucks, crafts, music, and storybook readings. As always, this event is free to the public and includes the Museum exhibits.

SEPTEMBER

Brunch served at 11:30 a m

Event ends at 1:30 p.m.

$65 per person

FALL HARVEST B R U N C H

Featuring chopin Mon Ami Catering

To continue our Culinary Brunch Series in our fabulous garden Conservatory, we are partnering with Chopin Mon Ami, a local familyowned catering company. Mother and son team, Todd Schott and Judy Elmendorf, have run their award-winning business on the Island for over 18 years. Top off this mouth-watering meal with two signature drinks: a bottomless and refreshing pomegranate mimosa and an apple cider vodka crush. Tina’s on The Strand will present a colorful fashion show to finish off this perfect welcome-to-fall brunch.

DECEMBER

21 years and over 2

Brunch served at 10:30 a m

Event ends at 1:30 p.m.

$75 per person 21 years and over

This holiday brunch will include guest speaker Mike Brennan, an international pearl harvester All women attending the brunch will receive a free pair of pearl earrings!! A variety of pearl jewelry will also be available to purchase Along with a delicious meal, enjoy two winter wonderland drinks: a cranberry mimosa and an Aperol champagne spritz.

JANUARY

14

10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Free for Museum Brides

$10 per person

WINTER

BridalShow

Chat with bridal pros and plan your entire wedding all in one place Take a tour of our romantic gardens, stunning Conservatory, and custom bridal suite & grooms lounge. Sip on his & her signature drinks, while sampling wedding cuisine from eight unique caterers Door prizes every 30 minutes!!

CORPORATE PARTNERS

THE BRYAN MUSEUM’S CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM CAN PROVIDE YOUR EMPLOYEES WITH SPECIAL ACCESS TO OUR MUSEUM, ITS COLLECTION, LECTURES AND EVENTS

small business

1-10 employees

medium business

11-49 employees

large business

50 plus employees

$500 annual

$2,500 annual

$5,000 annual

Benefits include: Free admission for all employees and their families with company ID or business card, annual recognition on our Corporate Partners’ Donor Wall, recognition in our Annual Report, 10% discount at the Museum Shop, and 10% discount on facility rentals for employees with company ID or business card

Visit thebryanmuseum.org/corporate-partners

STEEPED IN TRADITION

And So It Begins

Only 100 pieces will be made, and each will be signed, numbered and delivered with a certificate of authenticity.

Visit thebryanmuseum.org/petroglyph to join, renew or upgrade today!

The Bryan Museum is thrilled to launch its 2023 membership campaign with a unique twist Beginning this year, patrons who renew or join at the Empresario, Archer, Wharton or Old 300 level will receive an exceptional gift – a beautiful piece of pottery made by local winning artist, Daryl McCracken

Only 100 pieces will be made, and each signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity

This beautiful piece of pottery, created exclusively for The Bryan Museum, is inspired by early Texas prehistoric artifacts found in the Spanish Colonial Gallery.

Begin your limited-edition pottery collection with this inaugural 2023 clay vessel designed to evoke the past while looking towards the future.

FEBRUARY

Poker Tournament COME AND TAKE IT

Chaired by The Delegados

River Oaks Country Club

Houston

6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Bryan Museum’s Delegados Advocate Board invites you to the 2024 Come and Take It Poker Tournament and Casino Night! This fundraiser supports the yearly, educational programs onsite at The Bryan Museum and at our greater Houston partner locations. Guests will enjoy a competitive night of games, amazing prizes, top shelf libations, and networking while playing poker with friends and colleagues. Other non-poker playing games are available inside the Casino! Your sponsorship will provide essential funding for The Bryan Museum to continue to help students expand their knowledge of Texas history while participating in hands-on programs, writing and art contests, and exciting museum exhibitions. Show your love for Texas education while having fun!

Bring History Home with You

MUSEUM STORE

You’ll always find something special at The Bryan Museum Shop, whether you ’ re treating yourself or shopping for someone else Our high quality, hand-picked products include:

Unique Jewelry

Kids’ Clothing & Toys

Art & Prints

Vintage Postcards

Home Goods

Leather Handbags

Texas Apparel

And so much more! This holiday season, don’t forget to shop with The Bryan Museum!

SEP

September 14 - Book Club

September 14 - Dallam Masterson Lecture

September 14 - Thursdays at The Bryan

September 15 - Visions of the West Opens

September 16 - Fall Harvest Brunch

September 20 - I Am Texas Student Art Expo

September 21 - Thursdays at The Bryan

September 28 - Greg Funderburk Lecture

September 28 - Thursdays at The Bryan

September 30 - Scout Day

OCT

October 5 - Thursdays at The Bryan

October 7 - Art Untamed

October 12 - Book Club

October 12 - Rappaport & Baker Lecture

October 12 - Thursdays at The Bryan

October 18 - Santa Anna's Cane On View

October 19 - Thursdays at The Bryan

October 21 - Old 300 Peach Point Excursion

October 26 - Thursdays at The Bryan

October 26 - Stephen Fox Lecture

October 29 - Halloween Spooktacular

NOV

November 2 - Thursdays at The Bryan

November 9 - Book Club

November 9 - Thursdays at The Bryan

November 12 - Old 300 Spellman Lecture

November 16 - Thursdays at The Bryan

November 30 - Thursdays at The Bryan

JAN

December 2 - Pearls and Poinsettias

Brunch

December 3 - Holiday Delights

December 7 - Thursdays at The Bryan

December 14 - Book Club

December 14 - Thursdays at The Bryan

December 21 - Thursdays at The Bryan

FEB

CALENDAR LISTING GALA 2024

January 4 - Thursdays at The Bryan

January 11 - Book Club

January 11 - Thursdays at The Bryan

January 18 - Thursdays at The Bryan

January 21 - Old 300 USS Texas Tour

January 26 - Mardi Gras Exhibition Opening

February 1 - Poker Tournament

February 1 - Thursdays at The Bryan

February 8 - Book Club

February 8 - Thursdays at The Bryan

February 15 - Thursdays at The Bryan

February 22 - David Casale Lecture

February 22 - Thursdays at The Bryan

February 29 - Thursdays at The Bryan