The Cottage House Museum

Morris Chair Debut

2009-06-09T09:01:00.000-07:00

When the Alvin Museum Society took possession of what is now the Marguerite Rogers House Museum at 113 E. Dumble, a dilapidated Morris Chair was found among the items left there. Thanks to the donated services of James Pierce, a restoration Master of antique furniture, and the Alvin Antique Guild for providing fabrice, the chair has now been restored and has a special place in the house museum.

A Morris Chair is an early type of reclining chair. The design was adapted by William Morris' firm from a prototype owned by E. Colman in England. It was first marketed around 1866. Based on what we know about William Morris and John G. Slover, it is reasonable to believe that the museum's Morris Chair is among the earliest ones made.

Come visit the Marguerite Rogers House Musuem and see this beautifully crafted piece of furniture. Tour days are Thursdays and Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission $3.00

Cottage Repairs

2009-05-12T09:40:00.001-07:00

Repairs and maintenance of The Cottage are still going on. The new fence is completed. Inside repairs due to Hurricane Ike are not finished. The Cottage is still closed for tours, but expects to re-open very soon. We look forward to your visit in the near future.

The Alvin Historical Museum and the museum gift shop are open and we hope you will visit soon. A new temporary exhibit will open this summer. The gift shop has a large selection of items for sale. Visit the other blog pages for more information.

Final Plans for Garden Tour

2009-04-10T08:21:00.000-07:00

Final plans are being made for the 10th Annual Alvin Area Garden Tour set for Saturday, April 18. Three private Alvin gardens featured on the tour will be those of Troy and Pam Lewis on Towne Court, Terry and Jody Droege on Towne Court and Joel Trevino and Yvette Melchor on West Larkspur in Hillcrest Village.

Hurricane Ike repairs are being done on the Victorian cottage, so the inside of the house will not be part of the Garden Tour this year. However, the tour will include the cottage grounds and the popular plant sale in the garage of the cottage.

Advance $5.00 tickets are available during business hours at Alvin's Guaranty Bank drive-thru windows, Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce, Alvin Historical Museum on Sealy Street and the Marguerite Rogers Cottage House Museum on Dumble Street. Tickets will be available at each site on event day. For more information call 281-393-1538.

Plant Sale at The Cottage

2009-03-07T09:54:00.000-08:00

The 10th Annual Alvin Area Garden Tour is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Featured sites include the Marguerite Rogers House Museum tour and ever popular plant sale. Other private gardens include Troy and Pam Lewis, Terry and Jody Droege, and Joel Trevino and Yvette Melchor. Make plans now to tour these beautiful gardens.

Advance tickets are now on sale. For more information click on Home(AMS) page.

Cottage Update

2008-11-04T09:29:00.000-08:00

The Cottage House Museum received some damage from Hurricane Ike. The wooden fence was blown down and we have some minor leaks in the roof. Closed during the month of September, The Cottage is open for tours. Although a Fall Exhibit was not planned, The Cottage is a "cozy" place to visit during the holiday season. Plan to come for a visit.

The Cottage is open on Thursdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month. We will close Friday, December 19, for the holidays and reopen after the first of the new year. We are working on a Spring Exhibit and will keep you posted.

Cottage Lillies

2008-06-05T11:52:00.000-07:00

Exhibit Closes June 27

2008-06-05T09:20:00.000-07:00

The Spring exhibit of wedding dresses and accessories at The Cottage House Museum will end on Friday, June 27, 2008. You still have time to see the display. The Cottage, located at 113 E. Dumble, Alvin, is opened on Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, call 281.585.2803.

Garden Tour 2008

2008-05-17T06:32:00.000-07:00

This year's garden tour was a big success. The Cottage Museum was part of the tour and the location for the plant sale. It was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed the tour and the variety of plants and seedlings available for sale.

Wedding Dress Exhibit

2008-04-30T09:24:00.001-07:00

"Wedding Bells Are Ringing" Spring exhibit at the Cottage Museum is now open for viewing through Friday, June 27. On display is a collection of wedding gowns and accessories from 1900 to 1980s. Hours are the regular tour schedule of Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Cottage is located at 113 E. Dumble, Alvin.

Admission is $3.00. Proceeds are used to maintain The Cottage and grounds. For more information or to schedule a special tour, call 281.585.2803.

"Dolls for the Girls in Us"

2007-09-24T14:18:00.000-07:00

The Fall exhibit at the Marguerite Rogers House Museum is now opened and waiting for girls of all ages to come see a variety of dolls spanning 100 years. "Dolls for the Girls in Us" exhibit is on display during the regular tour schedule of Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month through December 14. Hours are 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Featured are baby dolls, collectible and handmade dolls, Barbies and storybook dolls, and a collection of mini-dolls from foreign countries plus many more.

Admission is $3.00 and proceeds are used to maintain The Cottage and grounds. To schedule a special tour call 281.585.2803.

"Teapots & Teacups" Exhibit

2007-03-19T14:31:00.000-07:00

"Teapots & Teacups Spring Exhibit" begins Thursday, April 5 through Friday, May 25, 2007 at The Cottage House Museum. The exhibit will be on display during the regular tour schedule and also on Saturday, April 21 for the Alvin Area Garden Tour. There will be a variety of teapots and teacups on display including antiques and collectibles, as well as unique and whimsical ones. The docents have put together a lovely display and you will want to make plans to see it. To schedule a special tour, call 281-585-2803.

Garden Tour Planned

2007-03-11T12:13:00.000-07:00

The 8th Annual Alvin Area Garden Tour is set for Saturday, April 21, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Alvin Garden Club and Alvin Museum Society co-sponsor this annual event. Proceeds from the tour funds maintenance of The Marguerite Rogers House Museum. The popular plant sale will be on the grounds of The Cottage. The private garden sites will be announced later.

Advance tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased from Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce, Alvin Senior Citizens Center, or drive-thru windows of Guaranty Bank. Tickets on the day of the event will be $6.00 and available at each garden site. For more information, call 281-393-1538.

Vintage Valentines

2007-01-31T11:23:00.000-08:00

"Valentines & Hearts at The Cottage" exhibit opens Thursday, February 1 through Saturday, March 3, 2007, at the Marguerite Rogers House Museum. Early 1900's Vintage Valentines and other items signifying the season of romance are on display. Makes plans now to see this delightful display.

Hours are the regular tour schedule of Thursdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00. Proceeds are used to maintain The Cottage and grounds. For special tour date, call 281-585-2308.

Cottage Re-opens

2007-01-04T11:06:00.000-08:00

The Cottage has been closed since December 15. It is set to re-open Thursday, February 1, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and resume its regular tour schedule of Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00; children under 12 are free. Special or group tour dates may be arranged by calling 281-585-2803. We look forward to your visit. Happy New Year!

Autumn at The Cottage

2006-10-09T06:16:00.000-07:00

"Autumn at The Cottage" exhibit opens Thursday, October 26 through Friday, December 15, 2006, at the Marguerite Rogers House Museum at 113 E. Dumble, Alvin. Hours are the regular tour schedule of Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Celebrate the arrival of Fall by experiencing the sights, signs, and smells symbolic of Autumn. The Cottage is decorated with a harvest of vibrant fall colors and radiates warm, cozy feelings. You don't want to miss this Fall exhibit. Admission is $3.00. Proceeds are used to maintain The Cottage and grounds.

Those Bloomin' Myrtles

2006-08-08T18:59:00.000-07:00

Oh, those bloomin' myrtles! The crepe myrtles are in full bloom and have been for many weeks. It seems like they bloomed earlier this year. Alvin is blessed to have an abundance of myrtles in our community. They are very popular in our area and thrive in the heat and humidity. Mr. Bass, the second owner of "The Cottage", planted crepe myrtles along his property line and referred to his place as "The Myrtles".

Did you know that crepe myrtles were brought over from Japan in the 1700's? And in 1997, the 75th Texas Legislature designated the crepe myrtle as the official state shrub. See the July 19, 2005 post for photos of last year's blooms.

Help Wanted

2006-06-16T14:21:00.001-07:00

Volunteer docents are needed to conduct tours at "The Cottage". IF you can give 4 hours a day, one day a month, then WE NEED YOU! For details, please call 281-585-2803.

Volunteer! It will make you feel gooooooood!!!!

Experience History

2006-06-16T14:21:00.000-07:00

Need something to do this summer? Instead of basking in the sun, soak up some history. Visit the Marguerite Rogers House Museum in Alvin. Known as "The Cottage", the house was built in 1900 and restoration began in 1995. It is open for tours on Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Special tours can be scheduled by appointment, call 281-585-2803. "The Cottage" is located at 113 E. Dumble, Alvin, Texas. It is owned and operated by the Alvin Museum Society.

For more information about the museum society and its endeavors visit our other pages.

Garden Tour

2006-05-13T11:59:00.000-07:00

Antique Car

On display at The Cottage is a 1930 Model "A" Ford, donated to the Alvin Museum Society by the Doug Remley Family.

A Plant Sale at The Cottage is part of the Garden Tour and always a popular event.

Natalia's Garden Decor from Santa Fe, Texas was one of the vendors who set-up on the grounds of The Cottage.

Johnie & Nancy's Crafts is a regular vendor during the Garden Tour.

The 7th Annual Alvin Garden Tour held on Saturday, April, 22, 2006, was a big success.

"Bunnies, Bonnets, & Baskets"

2006-02-22T11:59:00.001-08:00

Spring is here! In celebration of the season, the Marguerite Rogers House Museum is featuring an exhibit of "Bunnies, Bonnets, & Baskets". The exhibit opened Thursday, March 23, 2006, and will be on display during regular tour days of Thursday, Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month through Friday, April 28, 2006. Tour hours are 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. There is a $3.00 admission fee; children under twelve admitted free. Proceeds are used for maintenance of The Cottage and Grounds. The Cottage House Museum is located at 113 E. Dumble, Alvin, Texas.

For more information or special group tours, call 281-585-2803.

7th Annual Area Garden Tour

2006-02-22T11:59:00.000-08:00

Plans are underway for the 7th Annual Alvin Area Garden Tour set for Saturday, April 22, 2006. Pot plant donations are needed for the sale. Venders will set up again at the House Museum. Sites on the tour include two yards of homes in the Liverpool area along with a driving tour of parts of CR 192, a stop at the newly opened Camp Mohawk County Park, and the Marguerite Rogers House Museum. The tour will include some non-traditional gardens on the driving tour and maybe a petting zoo. For more information and vender applications call 281-393-1538.

Cottage Re-opens

2006-01-09T14:40:00.000-08:00

The Cottage House Museum will re-open and resume its regular tour schedule on Thursday, February 2, 2006, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. After a very successful holiday quilt exhibit, The Cottage was closed in January. Tour schedule is Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Special dates and group tours can be arranged. For information, call 281-585-2803.

Quilt Exhibit

2005-11-14T12:42:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Gloria Marquis and those who provided quilts, the holiday quilt exhibit opened to enthusiastic visitors. There are over 15 quilts on display featuring different patterns and a variety of fabrics and colors. Pictured is an exquisite example of "A Trip Around the World" pattern.

The exhibit runs through Friday, December 16, on regular tour days from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Make plans to visit The Cottage during this holiday season to see this lovely exhibit. For group tours, please call 281-585-2803.

Holiday Exhibit

2005-10-18T10:53:00.000-07:00

The Holiday Exhibit at The Cottage opens Thursday, November 3, 2005. This year's exhibit will feature "Vintage Quilts from 1930's - 1950's." There will be a variety of patterns displayed as used in the homes during that era. Among those for viewing are an "Embroidered ABC Baby Quilt" and a "Trip Around the World Quilt."

The exhibit will be displayed during the regular tour schedule on Thursdays and Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00. The exhibit runs through Friday, December 16, 2005. For special group tours, call 281-585-2803.

Cottage Resumes Tour Schedule

2005-09-29T11:47:00.000-07:00

Alvin escaped the wrath of Hurricane Rita last week. We sustained minimal damage and discomfort as a result of the storm. However, much of East Texas was destroyed and people devasted and left without the bare essentials of life. Our thoughts are with all of them as they rebuild their communities and lives.

The Cottage had no structural damage just some shrubery and debris on the grounds from the high winds. Regular tour schedule has resumed.