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The! Facts —Contributed photoSome of the artists who contributed to the reprinting of “The Plantations and Their Owners of Brazori County, Texas” are pictured, front row from left, Karin Veazey, Julia Crainer and Dot Salisbury; bac row, Harry Sargent, Betty Klasel, Lillie Alcala and Susan Tasset.Museum to host special program on plantationsSpecial to The FactsThe Uke Jackson Historical Museum will host a special program Feb. 6 to recognize the artists who contributed drawings of local plantations for the reprinting of The Plantations and Their Owners of Brazoria County, Texas by Abner J. Strobel. The event is in conjunction with the opening of the exhibit, From Sugar to Ruins: A Lake Jackson Plantation History.The exhibit will focus on the history of the Lake Jackson Plantation. It will showcase items uncovered from the site during a 1994 archaeological dig, as well as items on loan from the public. Nineteenth-century items typically used during the plantation period also will be on display, including a woman's bodice and aConfederate rifle.A coffee and sweets reception will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 6 at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum, with the program to follow at 10:30 a.m. The artists who will be honored are Lillie Alcala, Reba Bonorden, Julia Crainer, Benita Heard, Betty Klasel, Adalia Maudlin, Betty Miller, Mike Parrinello, Robert Ruhmann, Dot Salisbury, Harry Sargent, Susan Tasset and Karin Veazey.While dressed in period clothes,H.N. Bitter, Tissie Schwebel, Harry Sargent and Lisa Baker will present readings from I he Plantations and Their Owners. Bitter is known for the characters he portrays for local plays and musicals. Schwebel is a member Brazoria Heritage Foundation. Sargent is the treasurer and plantation site chairman for the Lake Jackson Historical Museum and has portrayed Abner Jackson at several museum functions. Baker is active with the Stephen F. Austin statue and park.In addition to the readings, Gwendolyn Wright and Elton Davis will sing at Bobbie Greer's request. Before each song, the pair will relate the history and meaning behind the early spiritual hymns. Wright and Davis have lived in the area for many years and are active in the musicministry of Life Foursquare Church in Angleton.The reception and program are free thanks to the sponsorship of A.G. Edwards and Gary Foose.Reservations are requested and may be made by calling (979) 297-1570.Plantations and Their Owners sells for $12 and is available in the gift shop at the museum, 249 Circle Way.MUSEUMPROGRAMArtists who contributed drawings of local plantations for bookreprinting willbe recognized.When:10:30 a.m.Feb. 6 Where:Lake Jackson Historical Museum, 249 Circle WayBook:ThePlantations and Their Owners of Brazoria County, Texas, by Abner J. StrobelCost of book:$12 at themuseum gift shop
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