Long Life Brotherhood

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Another great part of this annual event, First of August Celebration 2026 is giving back to the community which is something rooted in the very history of Long Life Brotherhood Club! Come see for yourself or help us make it happen. Texas 10 Historical Explorers Burton Heritage Society located in historical Burton Railroad Depot

07/30/2026

Thanks SO much for the love Visit Brenham/Washington County, Texas! This is going to be another AWESOME event and great live music and fun!!!!! Pre-sale tickets available at Texas Cotton Gin Museum Texas 10 Historical Explorers Washington County Historical Commission, Texas Washington County Juneteenth Association

Food, fun, live music and more all to celebrate the historic Long Life Brotherhood lodge building and its history! Come out Saturday, August 1st to Matson Park. Activities include a domino tournament, bounce houses, school supply giveaway, food/drink, music by DJ King Pete and special guests Step Ri...

07/29/2026

Thanks so much for the love Burton Chamber of Commerce! We look forward to another great event and thank everyone for their support. Texas 10 Historical Explorers History Speaks in Brenham & Washington County Washington County Juneteenth Association Washington County Historical Commission, Texas Visit Brenham/Washington County, Texas

05/03/2026

Texas 10 Historical Explorers Burton Heritage Society located in historical Burton Railroad Depot Buffalo Soldiers Program- Texas Parks and Wildlife History Speaks in Brenham & Washington County

05/03/2026

What a beautiful day we were blessed with to honor Matthew Gaines Marker Dedication. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible! May we all move forward in the world and do our best to honor his legacy with our actions to do the best for our community and everyone in it.

04/27/2026

Some of the special guests at the Matthew Gaines Marker Dedication will include new friends from the Buffalo Soldiers Program- Texas Parks and Wildlife Texas 10 Historical Explorers Burton Heritage Society located in historical Burton Railroad Depot Visit Brenham/Washington County, Texas History Speaks in Brenham & Washington County Come see history come alive!

04/26/2026

Thank you KWHI 1280 KTEX 106.1 for the shoutout about this important marker dedication next Saturday! Burton Chamber of Commerce Texas 10 Historical Explorers Burton Heritage Society located in historical Burton Railroad Depot History Speaks in Brenham & Washington County Washington County Historical Commission, Texas Washington County Juneteenth Association PVAMU Office of Alumni Relations, University Advancement Buffalo Soldiers Program- Texas Parks and Wildlife

A new Texas Historical Marker will be dedicated next weekend to honor Senator Matthew Gaines, one of the first African American lawmakers to serve in the Texas Legislature during …

04/23/2026

The rescheduled date for the Matthew Gaines Marker Dedication is coming up next weekend!!!! Please share with everyone so that we can have an amazing turnout for this event! It is a huge accomplishment for our local history and its preservation! Texas 10 Historical Explorers Burton Heritage Society located in historical Burton Railroad Depot Washington County Historical Commission, Texas History Speaks in Brenham & Washington County Washington County Juneteenth Association Burton Chamber of Commerce Buffalo Soldiers Program- Texas Parks and Wildlife

04/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who donated, volunteered and attended the Easter Egg Hunt 2026 this past Saturday at the Texas Cotton Gin Museum and braved the rainy weather. It was a wonderful afternoon of family fun for our community and we look forward to seeing you all again soon!
Special thanks to Amy Dugas (for making the lovely Easter baskets for the raffle), Barb Donnelly, Barbara Cowey, Berneake Gantt, Burton Chamber of Commerce, Karen Buck & Dave Gohlke, Tarsha Jeter-Alshinow and Velanne & Jim Clifton (for the candy donations and helping stuff eggs) and Barbara Schoenemann and Claudette Stewart (for the yummy homemade cookies). Burton Chamber of Commerce Texas 10 Historical Explorers Burton Heritage Society located in historical Burton Railroad Depot Burton Carmine Texas Community