Get Scanned — Carnegie History Center
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Join the Carnegie History Center for a FREE scanning event during First Friday. Bring up to 20 photos, 35mm/110mm negatives, or 50mm slides to be digitally scanned at no cost — a great way to preserve your family history and Bryan's shared past. Questions? Call 979-209-5630.
More Cultural History events
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Día de los Muertos in Downtown Bryan
One of downtown Bryan's signature events: November First Friday becomes a Día de los Muertos celebration, with community altars, giant Catrina and Catrín puppets, folkloric and Matachines dance, a costume showcase, live music, and vendors along Main Street. Free and family-friendly. Questions: (979) 229-2490 or hispanicheritagefestivals@gmail.com.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Texas Rails 2026 Symposium — The Kimbell
Railroad history fans have a full Saturday ahead at The Kimbell. The Texas Rails 2026 Symposium brings a day of talks, including Ken Stavinoha's Railroad Scenes from Texas, Dennis Hogan on the Houston & Texas Central, Ken Fitzgerald on his years as a paid railroad photographer, and Bruce Blalock on the MKT Texas Central Branch. Doors open at 9:30, talks run 10 to 4 with a lunch break, and admission is $20 at the door, free for ages 16 and under.
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Holiday Porch Stroll
Walk through history this holiday season with a self-guided tour of one of Bryan’s oldest neighborhoods. Start at Heritage Park, then explore the charm of the East Side Historic District and view historic home exteriors beautifully decorated for the season. Stroll at your own pace while discovering the places and stories that help shape Bryan’s community, identity, and history.