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Spring 2009
The Of ficial Publication of the For t Bend County Museum Association
20 Sparkling Years: lone Star Stomp XX
Table of The Fort Bend County
Museum Association is
ConTenTS thanking its lucky stars and
gearing up to celebrate 20
sparkling years at the 2009
Lone Star Stomp gala.
Noteworthy Set for Saturday, April
News 18 at the George Ranch
Pages 3, 7 Historical Park, the Stomp
is a true Texas evening of
food, fun and dancing. It
Events will be a night to remem-
Page 4 ber: a Texas-sized chicken
fried steak dinner with all
Photo by Roy KasmiR
the trimmings, live music
Rob Darien and the Outside Dogs will return to provide their unique
Volunteers provided by Rob Darien
brand of country music for this year’s Lone Star Stomp. It will be an
Page 5 and the Outside Dogs, live evening of fun, food and dancing you won’t want to miss!
and silent auctions and
other “all-star” extras. planning the event. rable evening for the at-
Education “It’s your chance to get “This event has become tendees and supporters of
Page 6 glitzy and come out for a tradition in Fort Bend the Fort Bend County Mu-
an old-fashioned Texas County and a great place seum Association.”
ball,” said Chairman Pat to see old friends, meet A special tribute will
Hebert. new ones and experience be given to all who have
Behind the For months, Hebert has
Scenes a little bit of the history served as past Lone Star
headed up plans to create in the process,” she said. Stomp chairs. The 2009
Page 8 the biggest and best Lone Texas Star Honorees in-
Star Stomp yet. Assisting
Counting our lucky Stars clude: Linda Jenkins
with preparations have
lone Star Stomp XX (1990), Carole McCa-
Historically been Museum Associa-
nn (1991), Diane Poole
tion staff and members of 20 Sparkling Years
Speaking (1992), Donna Kay Tucker
Page 9 the Executive Committee:
Ann Council, Becky Cov- When: Saturday, April 18 (1993), Nancy Hockaday
ell, Anita Harris, Melody (1994), Jo Ann Eagleton
Time: 6:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Hess, Candace Jones, (1995), Monterrey Grant
Where: George Ranch
Carolyn Pope, Patty Rob- (1996), Maria Cox (1997),
Historical Park Arena Helen Cordes (1998), Nell
Preserving and inson, Judi Vernon and Info: (281) 342-1256 Ciancarelli (1999), Mon-
Sharing Texas Bonnie Walker.
www.fortbendmuseum.org ica Myska (2000), Susan
History in Fort Bend Hess, who has been
County Since 1967 helping acquire the live Hargarther (2001), Bon-
auction items, said she is “I’m really looking for-
very excited to assist with ward to creating a memo- Stomp, Page 4
2 DIreCTor’S DISPaTCh
presence of many spirits as I walk
the grounds and visit our buildings.
My memories are filled with the
many, many individuals both past
and present who have blessed the
Museum Association with their in-
volvement. I recall the eternal com-
mitment of Docents who have led
2009 BOARD OF TRuSTEES tours, watched the front desk, deco-
President rated for Candlelight Tour, made
Bill Zemanek cookies and gave of their generous
hearts in thousands of other ways.
Vice Presidents I remember the determination of
Karl Baumgartner
Pat Hebert staff people who chose to work long
unpaid overtime hours to go the ex-
Secretary tra mile to give above and beyond
Melody Hess what was expected. And I recall with
Treasurer
great gratitude the faces of the faith-
Joe Bonham Do you remember the old adage ful donors who funded the projects,
about “separating the chaff from the the restorations and the annual op-
Trustees wheat?” That is what comes to my erating costs that have kept this or-
Helen Allen
Kathleen M. Bowen mind as I seek to respond to the eco- ganization financially secure for over
Ivan Butterfield nomic downturn and its effects on 40 years. So, if that is what is meant
Roy Cordes, Jr. the Museum Association. It’s a time by being “haunted,” I feel like the
Brad Ferguson to re-evaluate priorities; refine our Museum Association is overwhelm-
Susan Hargarther
Carol Kalinowski activities; re-define our focus; and ingly blessed!
Mark Kellner preserve the true essence of our mis- History is, of course, nothing more
Susan Lowery sion. With the proper resolve, our than the efforts of people engaged in
Richard McCarter organization can emerge from a time their daily work. The patchwork of
Winston McKnight everyone’s contribution becomes the
Steve Metzenthin of re-assessment with a stronger and
Regina Morales keener edge and be poised to take full quilt that we leave behind. Amazing-
Barbara Neeper advantage of new opportunities. ly, there are still mysteries to solve,
Bonnie Walker The two key elements that are the challenges to meet, and discoveries
Mildred K. West to be made right here in our own
absolute foundation of the Museum
Fort Bend Archeological Society President Association are history and people. backyard. Thank you to Bob Cross-
Mark Kellner The universal need to preserve the sto- er for discovering the exact location
ries and objects from past generations of Mirabeau B. Lamar’s home site.
Fort Bend Museum Docents President resonates across the world. History is Bob spent years to solve this mystery
Barbara Neeper
simply the great story of mankind’s and because of his discovery, the in-
Executive Director struggles, triumphs and tragedies. It is tegrity of the home site will be for-
Candace Jones the thread that ties us across centuries. ever protected as the new Fort Bend
It allows us to connect, learn and be County Courts are built up around
The Texian Gazette is published quarterly
and distributed to members and friends. reassured that we are not alone. Others it. On March 2nd, he was awarded
have gone before us and left the world the first Heritage Award from the
Texian Gazette Editor a better place through their legacy. Fort Bend County Historical Com-
Jennifer Farrell Humorously, many of the historic mission for his important volunteer
Fort Bend County Museum Association buildings owned by the Museum work. Congratulations!
P.O. Box 460 Association are reputedly “haunted”
Richmond, Texas 77406-0460 and are the focus of many tales of Warmest Regards,
(281) 342-1256 strange occurrences. Whether or not
www.fortbendmuseum.org
www.georgeranch.org you believe in ghosts is a personal Candace Jones
matter. However, I certainly feel the Executive Director
noTeWorThY neWS 3
annual membership meeting maps Calendar of events
progress for ’08 and plans for ’09 March
11 - Archeology Society Meeting
Optimism was high for 2009 at 7 p.m., George Memorial Library
the Fort Bend County Museum
Association’s annual membership 14 - Docent Meeting
meeting. Held on the chilly af- 9:30 a.m. gathering, 10 a.m. meeting
ternoon of Jan. 25 at the historic Jane Long Annex
Moore Home, the meeting looked
back at the accomplishments of 28 - Children’s Day
2008 and gave an overview of Noon to 5 p.m.
plans for 2009. Fort Bend Museum
Executive Director Candace
Jones praised the efforts of staff, April
board members and volunteers 4 - Runaway Scrape
for helping to make 2008 a suc- George Ranch Historical Park
cessful year. Her annual report
highlighted the George Ranch 8 - Archeology Society Meeting
Historical Park’s 20th birthday 7 p.m., George Memorial Library
celebration, the preservation of
Photo by RicK bRay
the historic depot in Decker Park, 11 - Easter Celebration
Special Projects Historian Diane Ware
the initiation of the Dew House speaks with Tiffany Schreiber about the George Ranch Historical Park
restoration, expanded programs at artifact exhibit featuring items discov-
the Texian Market Days festival ered during the Dew House restoration 18 – Lone Star Stomp XX
and the George Ranch Historical process. 6:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
Park’s partnership with Houston’s George Ranch Historical Park
CityPass program. restoration of the Dew House.
Jones also presented Awards of “She really put a human face on May
Merit to staff members J.R. Thom- the Dew House and showed us the 9 - Docent Meeting
as, Mitzi Jackson, Kandy Tay- people who lived there,” said Rick 9:30 a.m. gathering, 10 a.m. meeting
lor-Hille, Claire Rogers and the Bray, director of programs for the Jane Long Annex
George Ranch Historical Park’s George Ranch Historical Park.
site rentals department for their A special artifact exhibit, fea- 13 - Archeology Society Meeting
outstanding achievement in 2008. turing items discovered during the 7 p.m., George Memorial Library
(See page eight for more details Dew House restoration process,
and photos.) was set up for guests to explore 16 - A Day on the Farm
“It takes a strong combination before and after the meeting. The George Ranch Historical Park
of leadership and commitment to Fort Bend Museum also unveiled
reach new levels,” Jones said. an expanded World War II exhibit June
Special Project Historian Diane that is now open to the public. 5 - Vintner’s Wine Tasting
Ware was the afternoon’s guest For more information about get- 7 p.m., Safari Texas Ranch
speaker. Her PowerPoint presenta- ting involved with the Fort Bend
tion, “uncovering History: Expect County Museum Association, call 10 - Archeology Society Meeting
the unexpected,” gave an insider’s (281) 342-6478 or visit www.fort- 7 p.m., George Memorial Library
look into the Dew family and the bendmuseum.org.
4 evenTS
flee for your life at runaway Scrape on april 4
“When news of the Alamo and Sam Houston’s army and the colo- ture the homes that were situated in
Goliad came to the Bernard and the nists are becoming frantic with the the river bend on the south side of
Brazos there came with it a stream of approach of the Mexicans,” said Thompson’s Ferry. A firefight broke
fugitives all the way from the Guada- 1830s site lead J.R. Thomas. “Guests out between the Texian and Mexican
lupe and the entire population of Fort are encouraged to talk with the colo- forces in which one Mexican grena-
Bend joined the Runaway Scrape. nists of Texas and the members of dier and a bugler were killed. In the
Many of them went into the woods the Mexican army.” end, the Mexican army captured two
and the canebreaks and hid out, but Visitors can also experience daily canoes and several flatboats at Mor-
most of them with their slaves and life on an 1830s stock farm, volun- ton’s Ferry and were able to easily
cattle took the Harrisburg-Lynch- teer for the militia and help plow a cross the Brazos River. The Texians
burg road crossing Buffalo Bayou field, he said. retreated to Churchill Fulshear’s
and the San Jacinto at Lynch’s Ferry Though most of the area settlers plantation in the northwest.
and on east to Louisiana.” were not members of the army, 46 “This reenactment is partially of
— From page 72 of “Wharton’s soldiers were stationed at the river the martial nature, but it should be
History of Fort Bend County” crossing in Fort Bend County as noted that not everyone was in the
Santa Anna’s army approached. army. The effects of a hurried evacu-
Relive the panic of the Runaway The Texians were expecting rein- ation are on the local populace, too,”
Scrape on Saturday, April 4 at the forcements; however, only 12 men Thomas said.
George Ranch Historical Park. Skir- arrived to join them. As part of his For more information, visit www.
mishes are set for 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. plan to overtake Morton’s Ferry, georgeranch.org or call (281) 343-
“Santa Anna’s army is pursuing Santa Anna sent a small force to cap- 0218.
and parties.
Stomp trip “Just thinking
From Page 1 From Page 8
about the months of
nie Walker (2002), Carolyn Pope ton Monument and the Lincoln Me- planning that must
(2003), Helen Allen (2004), Sue morial. have been involved
Mitchell (2005), Regina Morales in the Inauguration
On Tuesday morning, she and a
(2006), Aimee Ordeneaux (2007) Day events was diz-
and Becky Covell (2008). Each few friends left their hotel at 4:45 a.m.
(3:45 a.m. Linda’s body time!) and zying,” she said.
of these honorary chairs graciously
headed for the political district. Linda White “But I couldn’t help
gave her time and effort to reach for
the stars and help make the Lone Star “The actual ceremony only lasted but think what fun it
Stomp a continuing success, said Ex- would be to host a similar event at the
about an hour, so most of our time
ecutive Director Candace Jones. Ranch.”
that day was spent getting there and
Save the date for Saturday, April Also while in D.C., Linda got to visit
18 and get ready to celebrate at the getting back,” Linda said. “But it was
with some children from the Congres-
George Ranch Historical Park’s the first time that I’d been somewhere
sional Youth Leadership Council, visit
covered arena. Tickets are only $65 and was united with thousands of oth- union Station and talk with a group of
each and reserved tables are avail- er people for one common purpose. It retired veterans.
able for groups of eight or more. was an amazing experience–truly his- “The whole week was something
All proceeds from the evening will tory in the making.”
benefit the educational and pres- I’ll never forget,” she said.
As an event planner, Linda was as- To book your upcoming event at the
ervation efforts of the Fort Bend
County Museum Association. tounded by the thought of how much George Ranch Historical Park, con-
To make reservations, call (281) planning and preparation went into tact Linda at (281) 343-0218 ext. 260
342-1256. the inauguration ceremony, events or lwhite@georgeranch.org.
volunTeerS 5
DRoPPing Pennies foR Dew house
archeology
Dig In
Avocational Archeologist Frank Griffin spoke
at our first two meetings of the year—finishing up
his talks on Lithic Technology. He started his se-
ries with “Bi-facial Reduction” in November and
continued with “Edge Modification” at the January
submitteD Photo
meeting. In February, he finished the series with
Pictured above are the Highlands Elementary Student Council “Lithics and the Archeologist,”a review and bring-
Representatives (under the direction of Sevie Dean, Fran Rader
ing together of the archeological indications to be
and Jean Schneider) with the poster of historic Dew Plantation
House, soon to become the DeWalt Heritage Center at Kitty Hol- drawn from stages in the manufacture of lithic tools
low Park. Flyers went home with students about collecting pennies and weapons. All of Griffin’s speaker fees go to
to support this partnership project between Fort Bend County and support Texas Beyond History, an excellent public
the Fort Bend County Museum Association. When completed, the education service located online at www.texasbe-
DeWalt Heritage Center will be an interactive museum where stu-
dents can visit and learn about the history of Fort Bend County.
yondhistory.net.
All groups and organizations are welcome to participate in the The March 11 meeting will feature Dr. Gregg
“Dropping Pennies for Dew House” campaign. For more infor- Dimmick, author of “Sea of Mud: The Retreat of the
mation, call (281) 342-1256 or visit: Mexican Army after San Jacinto, An Archeological
http://www.fortbendmuseum.org/dewalt/index.shtml.
Investigation.” Dimmick will be speaking about his
new book: “General Vincente Filisola’s Analysis of
in memoRiam Jose urrea’s Military Diary: A Forgotten Publica-
remembering russ lennon tion by an Eyewitness to the Texas Revolution.” He
will also be available to autograph his books.
Russell Lennon was a The February Boy Scout dig had a good turnout
dedicated and faithful vol- and a nice day. They uncovered some bricks, ma-
unteer at the Fort Bend chine cut nails, bones and teeth as well as some ce-
Museum for years. Origi- ramics and glass.
nally from Iowa, Mr. Len- Work is being done at the Barnett site, weather
non and his wife Barbara permitting, and artifacts are still being processed
both worked to share Fort for that site and the Lamar site. Call the Fort Bend
Bend County history with Archeological Society Activity Line at (281) 232-
visitors and school chil- 3374 to learn of upcoming activities.
dren. The next big activity will be the annual dig for
“He was a wonderful Children’s Day at the Fort Bend Museum on Satur-
Russell Lennon
volunteer,” said Education day, March 28 from noon to 5 p.m.
Coordinator Claire Rog- costume when he thought — Claire Rogers
ers. “He would research it would mean more to the Claire is the secretary and treasurer for the Fort
extra history for every pro- school children.” Bend Archeological Society. Contact her at (281)
gram he was going to do Mr. Lennon passed away 342-6478 or educator@fortbendmuseum.org
and would always dress in on January 9.
6 eDuCaTIon
‘Tales’ field trip Children’s Day is March 28!
brings Texas The Fort Bend Museum’s annu-
al Children’s Day is this month!
This free family event will take
Dulcimers will also be on hand to
let the children play their instru-
ments. The Junior Master Gar-
heroes to life place on Saturday, March 28 from
noon until 5 p.m.
deners will help children make
pots and plant their own beans;
More than 300 children attended the Ongoing activities include face LP Voskamp, with the Southwest
second annual “Tales of Texas” school painting, cookie decorating and Dairy Farmers, will be giving
field trip. This year’s focus was “Heroes eating, making corn husk dolls, milking demonstrations. Brazos
of Texas,” and the children were split up roping, spinning demonstrations Bend State Park will have a va-
to spend an equal amount of time visit- and free tours of the historic riety of animals for children to
ing the 1830s and 1930s historic sites. Moore Home. There will also be touch and the Fort Bend County
“We tried a different approach from a fun jump and an ongoing arche- Farm Bureau will have a cotton
last year,” said Rick Bray, director of ology dig. gin, rice mill and corn grinder.
programs at the George Ranch Histori- Live music will be provided by The Fort Bend Museum is lo-
cal Park. “Instead of sampling each of the Brazos River Pickers from cated at 500 Houston Street in
the historic sites, we went for more in- noon until 12:45 and 1 p.m. to Richmond. Call (281) 342-6478
depth material at the 1830s and 1930s 1:45 p.m. The Brazos Bottom for more information.
sites. The kids were having so much
fun—they didn’t realize how much they home[school] on the Ranch
were learning!”
The 1830s Jones Stock Farm had six
different stations for the children to ex-
plore. Each corresponded with a Texas
hero: for instance, the militia station fea-
tured General Sam Houston, the pioneer
survival station featured Deaf Smith and
the ginning and carding station featured
Jane Long.
Charles Goodnight and John Rust
were two Texas heroes highlighted at
the 1930s George Cattle Complex. The
cowboys gave several demonstrations
and the children enjoyed getting “up
close and personal” with the Longhorn
cattle. Programs Manager Robert Hur-
ley also talked about agricultural mech-
Photo by RicK bRay
anization of the 20th century.
On Friday, Feb. 13, more than 40 people attended 2009’s first “Home
“We were thrilled that the children
[School] on the Ranch” Day. The program was designed specifically for
showed so much interest,” Bray said. homeschooling families and focused on the home life of families in the
“They asked some really intelligent 1830s, 1860s, 1890s and 1930s. Pictured above (from left to right) are sib-
questions.” lings Avery, Brett and Mallory petting Blue the horse.
“Tales of Texas” is an annual coopera- The next “Home [School] on the Ranch” Day will be held on Wednesday,
tive program between the George Ranch May 27. Advance registration is $5 a person; admission at the door is $5 per
Historical Park, the Fort Bend Museum child and $9 per adult. For more information or to make reservations, call
and the Texian Time Machine. (281) 343-0218 ext. 220 or e-mail education@georgeranch.org.
noTeWorThY neWS 7
Dew house porches in place Docents’ Corner
continues for appropriate gifts From the President
BY DIANE L. WARE
Special Project Historian of light fixtures, furnishings and
What a pleasure it is to be the
potential exhibit items. Acquisi-
The Dew House in Kitty Hol- leader of such a group of hard-
tions to-date include Alston’s gift
low Park is finally starting to working, talented volunteers.
of the embroidered white wool,
look like the early-20th century silk-lined, hand-sewn childhood The Candlelight Tour commit-
beauty she once was with her cape of Lillie Veal Dew. tee, led by co-chairmen Sue Kelly
magnificent front and back two- The first exhibit of DeWalt Her- and Ginger Walker, have chosen a
story porches reinstated. While itage Center artifacts took place theme for this year’s tour focusing
HVAC system installation awaits at the Fort Bend County Museum on children. The public tours will
fundraising of a few more dollars, Association’s Annual Membership be Dec. 4 and 5. Liz Gerstenberger,
the reactivated Steering Commit- Meeting on Jan. 25. Highlights in- Silent Auction chairman, has an
tee remains optimistic of hosting cluded Lillie Dew’s delicate cape impressive list of auction items,
a post-Easter “Pre-Dew Preview and Ruth Dew Lalley’s embroi- headed by a quilt done in Christ-
Celebration.” (Yes, we will let dered shawl. Frank Y. Dew (1892- mas prints donated by Charles and
everyone know once the exact 1941) brought the blue silk shawl Gayle Scholer.
date is determined.) home from his World War I service The Christmas Gala, to be held
DeWalt Heritage Center spon- in France as a gift to his youngest Dec.3 and chaired by Nancy Nowak,
sorships, walkway bricks, note sister. A hand-tinted studio portrait is still in the planning stages.
cards and T-shirt sales are esca- of teen-aged Ruth (1897-1993) We have just finished 12 hours of
lating since the first 100 donors of wrapped in her shawl, a portrait textile training, followed by our an-
$1,000 or more will comprise the of Frank in uniform and his lead nual spinner’s soup and salad lun-
Dew Founding Members. Sever- dog-tag and locket were also on cheon, held at the home of Barbara
al Fort Bend ISD classes are en- display. Grand-niece Alice De-
Neeper. Eight old-time spinners
thusiastically Dropping Pennies Walt Hahn graciously loaned the
were there to welcome the three
for Dew House to purchase their prized family possessions.
new graduates.
own $100 walkway bricks. Dew family members founded
Dr. Hugh S. Dew’s grand- The next Docent meeting will
Missouri City, developed De-
daughter, Sue Brinkman Alston, Walt, underwrote the Houston be held at the Jane Long annex
is busy sewing curtains similar to Fat Stock Show and Rodeo, cre- on March 14 starting at 9:30. Sue
those her Grandmother, Ada Cy- ated the Fort Bend County Fair Miller of the Varner-Hogg Planta-
mantha [Mantie] Dew, hung over and established the local Ameri- tion will present a program on the
her windows. And the search can Cancer Society. history of the house and plans for
the future.
In May we will have a day trip to
lost & found at the ranch a castle (complete with moat!) near
Bellville. What a beautiful time of
It’s easy to get caught up in his- begun a “Lost and Found” collec- year for a drive in the country!
tory at the George Ranch Histori- tion. If you recently visited the Our very busy year is quickly
cal Park. In fact, many visitors Park and arrived at home with- coming into focus.
accidentally leave their belong- out all of your belongings, call
ings behind when they journey the Visitor’s Center at (281) 343- Barbara Neeper
back to the present day. 0218 ext. 410 for claims and re- Docent President
With that in mind, the Park has trieval.
8 behInD The SCeneS
four staff, one department receive awards of merit
Executive Director Can-
dace Jones awarded four
staff members and one
department her 2008 Di-
rector’s Awards of Merit
at the annual membership
meeting on January 25.
Pictured at the far left
of the top row is Visitor
Services Manager Kandy
Taylor-Hille, her hus-
band Bruce and son Wil-
liam. Kandy’s award was
for showing outstanding
was for outstanding em-
employee leadership over
ployee achievement over
the past year. Pictured at
the past year.
center of the top row are
Pictured at left on the
Sales Manager and Event
Coordinator Kristi Far- bottom row is J.R. Thom-
quar and Candace Jones. as, 1830s site lead for the
Kristi accepted the award George Ranch Historical
on behalf of the entire Site Park. J.R. received his
Rentals Department at award for outstanding
the George Ranch Histori- employee commitment in
cal Park. The award ap- 2008. Pictured on the far
plauded the department’s right of the bottom row
outstanding achievement are Claire Rogers and
Photos by RicK bRay
in 2008. Pictured at far Candace Jones. Claire,
right of the top row are the education coordina- creativity over the past Jones said. “These em-
Development Specialist tor for the Fort Bend Mu- year. “It takes leadership ployees showed exem-
Mitzi Jackson and Can- seum, was recognized for and commitment matched plary service by going the
dace Jones. Mitzi’s award her outstanding employee to achieve new levels,” extra mile.”
Sales manager lives out history at ’09 inauguration
Though making history at Linda, a sales manager into the office of president. with a laugh.
the George Ranch Histori- and senior event planner She arrived the Sunday Linda spent Monday,
cal Park is her full-time job, for the Park, took a week before the ceremony on a January 19, sight-seeing tra-
Linda White recently got the off in January to travel to plane ticket purchased a ditional historic places such
opportunity to participate in Washington, D.C. and join month before the general as the Capitol Building, the
real-time history at Presi- 1.5 million others gath- election. White House, the Washing-
dent Barack Obama’s inau- ered to witness the first “I just had a strong feeling
guration. African-American sworn that he might win,” she said trip, Page 4
hISTorICallY SPeakIng 9
World War II through the eyes of fort bend County
BY CHRIS GODBOLD
Curator of Collections
Sun Dec 7th
Clear and Cold
Temp 42°
Japan Boomed [sic]
Manilla and Hawaii –
great destruction – “Pearl
Harbor”
— A.p. GeorGe’S JournAl
These words in A. P.
ABOVE: Virginia Davis Scarborough and ABOVE: Photograph of window of a business in the 900
George’s journal would
Mary Jones Prowell are pictured at the block of Third Street in Rosenberg. The project was spon-
herald the start of the Observation Post on the George Ranch in sored by the Lion’s Club and displayed pictures of those
WWII era in Fort Bend the spring of 1943. serving in World War II by 1942.
County. Many men and
women from all over the
county entered the service
of the country from 1941
to 1945. The war found its
way to the home through
rationing, news bulletins,
blackouts and air raid
drills. Store front win-
dows in Rosenberg held
pictures of uniformed men
in the war effort overseas.
Observation posts were
established to watch the
Bend County Fairgrounds These prisoners provided ABOVE: German prisoners of
skies for enemy aircraft. war work in a hay field on the
One such observa- served as one of those important labor that kept
George Ranch.
tion post was built on the POW camps. To support many farms and ranches
George Ranch to the right the home front, the POWs running while the men BELOW: Pictured is a round
of FM 762. The post was a were portioned out to area were at war. silver hat similar to the kind
farmers and ranchers as No battles came to Fort worn by POWs working on the
small, one-room building George Ranch in the 1940s. The
on posts that had electric- day laborers. Bend County, but World POW hats had a white “PW”
ity and a telephone. Fam- A. P. George sent Leo War II definitely did. painted on them.
ily members passed many Linke to get some of the —
hours standing on the men to supplement the Chris Godbold is the
steps scanning the Texas work force at George curator of collections for
skies with binoculars. Ranch. The prisoners har- the Fort Bend County Mu-
In 1943, German, Italian vested the hay and milo seum Association. Con-
and Japanese POWs were sorghum fields and what- tact him at cgodbold@
shipped to Texas. The Fort ever else was required. fortbendmuseum.org.
10 ConTrIbuTIonS
Many thanks to our generous contributors who support the mission of the Fort Bend County Museum Association.
Contributions listed are for December 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009.
$100,000 - $60,000 $1,499 - $1000 McNutt Electric, Inc.
The George Foundation Crossland Acquisition, Inc. Casey Yauger
Fort Bend County Indermuehle & Co. Glenna and Andrew Ferrari
Jean Knolle Susan and Ronald McCann
$59,999 - $5,000 Property Acquisition Services, Inc.
Pam and Mark Magee
Mary Ann Carrico Today’s Image Salon-Boutique-Spa
Becky and Orin Covell
Lee and Jan Leaman Joe Bowden
Under $1000
Barton Creek Resort & Spa Emily A. Ferrell
$4,999 - $1,500 Texas Historical Commission Nancy and Jacko Garrett
Renee and Bill Butler Amegy Bank N.A. Josephine and Michael Harrington
Robert Hanna Helen and Joe Allen Mr. and Mrs. Rick Harsch
Champion Technologies ANCO McDonald Waterworks Insur- Susan Manger
Billie and Jack Wendt ance Services
Vickie and Mike Pant
Deborah and Bert Winston Oyster Creek Rotary Club
Sterling Bank Arlene and Leonard Rolsen
Bert F. Winston, Sr. Foundation
Pat and Bob Hebert Jason Novak Gary Vogt
Tejas Surveying, Inc Sharon and Tim Watson Wharton County Junior College
Carolyn and Neil Banfield The LETCO Group, LLC Mr. J.B. Grover
Estate of Joe C. Wessendorff Evalyn and Hilmar Moore Edwin J. Kubena
Lida McNeill Sprint Ft Bend County Landfill Petrosewicz & Company, Inc.
Susan Lowery and David Davis David Walker
Coastal Butane Services
Perry T. Arledge Chris Fredrickson
Gurecky Manufacturing Service, Inc. Ann and Robert Crosser
Jerdon Enterprise, L.P. Cathy and Philip Williams
Winston and Angie McKnight
Mohle Adams LLP Null Lairson, P. C. Joan and Bart Little
OakBend Medical Center Diane and Brad Ferguson Christian and Constance Seger
SouthWest Water Company Jo and Ivan Butterfield Mr. and Mrs. Klawitter
uticon, Inc Aguirre & Fields, LP Candace and Dennis Jones
Staff of the fort bend County Museum association
Administration DeloRes mooRe nicK castelbeRg
canDace Jones Administrative Coordinator Lead Interpreter, Historic Foods
Executive Director JennifeR faRRell J.R. thomas
chRis goDbolD Publicity Coordinator 1830s Lead Interpreter
Curator of Collections
mitzi JacKson matt DRiggeRs
George Ranch Historical Park 1860s Lead Interpreter
Development Specialist
shaRon watson miKe shaRKey
oRin covell
Administrative Services Manager 1890s Lead Interpreter
Site Coordinator
bRett haney
Fort Bend Museum RicK bRay
Director of Programs 1930s Lead Interpreter
tiffani hawKins RobeRt Palacios
JeRRy hooveR
Educational Sales Coordinator Operations Manager
Museum Site Director
stan byeRs KanDy tayloR-hille linDa white
Director of Heritage Projects Visitor Services Manager Senior Event Planner
claiRe RogeRs RobeRt huRley KRisti faRquaR
Education Coordinator Program Manager Event Planner
MeMberShIP 11
New and renewing members listed are for December 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009.
renewinG memberS Mary Ann & Ronald Crabb Jan & Gary Arrington Charlotte & Brent Phillips
Matthew Driggers Jacqueline & Charles Bertrand Marilyn Richards
Archeology Society Diane & Brad Ferguson Barbara & Bert Bleil Beverly & Ellis Rudy
Beth & Mark Kellner Kathy & Stanley Kubelka Billie & Mason Briscoe Ryan Schebler
Karen & Gary Ryman Sandy & Mike Lamb Stella & Fredrick C. Davison Leoria D. Smith
Joyce E. Lolley Emily & Robert C. Hanna Kandy Taylor-Hille
Colonists Sue Nease Anita & David Harris
Ruth & Sandra Teal
Kathleen M. Bowen Violet & Fred Poncik Pat & Bob Hebert
Edwina Vidosh
Bolton Doggett Laura & Jim Richard Barbara & Richard S. Joseph
Claire & Ronald Rogers Elise & Russell C. Joseph Dianne Wilson
Joe Hudgins Linda & Larry D. Miller
Joyce & Alan Senior Lori & Chuck Littlepage
Barbara Lennon Heidi Bacon
Elizabeth Strube John Moore
Charlene & Alex Martin Holly Bowser
Claudia & Ken Vickers Regina & Vincent Morales
Kathy & Lonnie Meadows
Helen & Jack Wilkinson Arelene & Leonard Rolsen Jo Gilbert
Kelli & Steve Metzenthin
Christy & Larry F. Willman Liz & Charles Stamey Ramiro Gonzalez
Vona & William B. Morefield
Sarah Caress Billie & Jack Wendt Ellen Gunn
Joan Murray Ellan & Ferrell D. Hays Shelley & Wayde Wong Denise Hildenbrand
Constance & Christian Seger Jan & Robert McCleskey Matthias Kuch
Donna Kay Tucker Barbara & Ben Rosenberg new memberS
Francita & James G. ulmer Oscar L. Serrat
Mariette & Wayne Wright Cheryl Tasdemir
Texians Colonists
Betty & Lee Adams David Tucker
Jo & Ivan Butterfield Nanci & John Bunk
Debbie & Larry Baca George Welch
Carole Croatt Rebecca Dunn
Felesa & John Baker Nancy & Ed Hockaday Robert Franson Jennifer Farrell
Dulane Bourdeau R.W. Lindsey Katherine & Markus Glab Jerry Hoover
Verdell Brown Barbara & Charles McDonald Linda & Richard Gorski
Billie & Frank Cash Pamela & William Zemanek Robert Lasser Texians
Ann & Jeff Council Jane & N. O. Adams Andrew Lawinsky William E. Bryan
Bettegene & Masterson Coyle Bettye & Leon Anhaiser Lizabeth & Troy Perry Mike & Robert Greenwood
Join the Fort Bend County Museum Association
Promote Texas history, inspire learners of all ages and strengthen our community’s identity.
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An OLD -FASHIOneD eASTeR
Celebrate easter blessings at the George Ranch
Historical Park with a Victorian-style easter egg
Hunt around the 1890s Davis Mansion, com-
plete with children’s games and costumed charac-
ters. For more information, call (281) 343-0218.
Richmond, Texas
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Organization P.O. Box 460
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