The Baytown Historical Preservation Association ("BHPA") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of structures, artifacts, and documents that reflect and represent the history and culture of Baytown and its people through educational programs and materials that communicate the heritage of the Baytown area. It is our historic heritage that helps to make Baytown a unique place and BHPA strives to keep that history alive.
The historic 1894 one-room Wooster School and 1910 Brown-McKay House located at the Republic of Texas Plaza Park, 5117 North Main Street in Baytown, are preserved and interpreted by BHPA. Visitors experience rural life in a rice farming community that existed before the discovery of oil and the subsequent industrialization of the area. BHPA is enhancing this experience by the addition of a post and beam barn that will house farm implements and a display on rice farming.
Because BHPA is a living history museum located in a city park, many people assume that we are funded by the City of Baytown. While BHPA has received financial support for special projects and park support (ground maintenance and in-kind donations) from the City, we are approximately 95 percent privately funded. We do not have the security of large donations from individuals and corporations supporting our budget each year. Instead, we depend on different levels of support from our members and people like you. BHPA is small in comparison to other great museum and culture groups in the Baytown area, and a donation of any amount to BHPA can actually make a difference in helping us preserve our treasured historical structures that represent our community's culture history.
Please browse our website to learn more about BHPA and its activities, projects, and special events. If you are a member of BHPA, we thank you for your support. If you are not a member, we invite you to join us!
Due to upcoming events and other activities, please contact us to make sure that there is not a conflict on the day/time you would like to take photos. Events are constantly updated and all BHPA events and activities will supersede and take priority over photo sessions. It is important that you do not move or attach anything to our buildings. All props must be free-standing. The photo session must not interfere with other visitors' enjoyment of the buildings. Won't you consider making a donation to BHPA so we can keep our buildings beautiful for your future use?
Mailing address: P. O. Box 1244, Baytown, TX 77522-1244 Republic of Texas Plaza Park 5117 North Main Baytown, TX Ph: 281.421.2099 Email: Info@baytownhistory.org
