August 18th (2-4pm): Daughter of Fortune: The Bettie Brown Story – Join us discuss Rebecca Ashton “Bettie” Brown, a woman who epitomized America’s Golden Age and represented the changing face of the Victorian woman at the turn of the century. Born into merchant aristocracy of Galveston in 1855, she enjoyed a luxurious upbringing in Aston Villa. Notably, she served various philanthropic causes throughout her life, helped care for the homeless after the Great Storm of 1900, and raised money for many children’s charities. Be prepared to discuss “Daughter of Fortune: The Bettie Brown Story” (Women of the West Series) by Sherrie McLeRoy. This Book Club is for members only.
The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. in Galveston.
Tours are given (no reservations needed) at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and military, $10 for students with valid ID, $5 for children 6-12, and children under 6 are free. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, and closed Monday. For more info call (409)632-7685 or go to thebryanmuseum.org.
