With Baytown's rich history, you could build a picket fence around it with historical markers. — A. Jean Shepherd
Attention Photographers 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. Donations are appreciated as it is very expensive for BHPA to maintain these historic buildings. Thank you for your cooperation.
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.
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!
Mailing address: P. O. Box 1244, Baytown, TX 77522-1244 Republic of Texas Plaza 5117 North Main Baytown, TX Ph: 281.421.2099 Email: Info@baytownhistory.org
