Chambers County Museum at Wallisville

06/01/2026

Echoes of Vietnam ~ Sam Glass Remembers Part Two
By Marie Hughes

05/28/2026

From Tide to Table Cookbook and The Harmon Legacy now available in our website store!

05/27/2026

For those who need a Harmon Legacy book mailed, the shipping is $6.

05/25/2026

The museum is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

As we celebrate this Memorial Day, let us not forget the sacrifice of our great heroes. We honor the men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

05/22/2026

Now available for purchase, our newest book, The Harmon Legacy. Discover the story behind this treasured family legacy-- journey through the history of the Harmon family and the renowned Harmon Saddle Shop. Printed on premium 100 lb glossy paper, this richly illustrated volume makes more than a book--it's a wonderful coffee table keepsake to be enjoyed and shared for generations. $35 Contact or stop by the Chambers County Museum at Wallisville to purchase a copy. 409-389-2252

05/21/2026

05/18/2026

LAFITTE LECTURE IS THIS THURSDAY! We have a limited few spots available.

Join us Thursday, May 21st for our next History and Then Some lecture. Jim Nonus will share the history of Jean Lafitte with us.

We will not have any lectures during the summer, so this will be our last lecture until September of this year.

Come join us!!

05/11/2026

Join us Thursday, May 21st for our next History and Then Some lecture. Jim Nonus will share the history of Jean Lafitte with us.

We will not have any lectures during the summer, so this will be our last lecture until September of this year.

Come join us!!

05/01/2026

ECHOES OF VIETNAM . . .
Sam Glass Remembers
By Marie Hughes

By 1969, the Vietnam War had reached a turning point. There were still 500,000 U.S. troops in Vietnam, but public support at home was rapidly declining and strategies were beginning to shift. Intense combat continued, despite talks of withdrawal and jungle warfare, ambushes, and guerrilla tactics remained common. It was at this time that Sam Glass, of Oak Island, Texas, was drafted into the military. He was instructed to report to Local Board 86 of the Selective Service System on March 26, 1969, in Liberty, Texas. The executive secretary who sent the draft letter to Sam was standing nearby when he boarded the bus. “Mamma was crying, the boys were crying, everybody was upset and I’m sure she got plenty of cussing from them,” stated Sam. “People were not happy . . . the war wasn’t popular.