Generations of Texas history, commerce, and entrepreneurship encapsulate Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, which tells the stories of the many families, both enslaved and not, who worked to build Texas. Over its 134-year history, the site hosted sugarcane production, cattle ranching, and oil drilling as it transitioned through the ownership of the Varners, the Pattons, and the Hoggs. 

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Location

1702 N. 13th St. 
West Columbia, TX 77486 
979-345-4656 
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Hours

Wednesday to Sunday 
9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Tickets

Adult $10
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $8
Child (6-17) $5
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $22, each additional child $1

Admission provides access to both Levi Jordan and Varner-Hogg Plantations  

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Programs

Public Tours  
Special Events  
School Programs 

Parlor inside the main house at Varner Hogg Plantation

Plan Your Visit

Visitors have several options when visiting the historic Varner-Hogg Plantation.

Exhibit at Varner Hogg Plantation

Varner-Hogg Plantation History

In 1824, Virginia native Martin Varner became one of 297 grantees who received a league of land from Stephen F. Austin and established his homestead in present-day Brazoria County.

Cottage at Varner Hogg Plantation

Rental Cottage

Guests can enjoy the tranquil scenery of Varner Creek while relaxing in the cottage’s front porch rocking chairs.

Kitchen at Varner Hogg Plantation

Event Rentals

This historic site is perfect for weddings, quinceañeras, anniversary parties, vow renewals, bridal and baby showers, and so much more! 

Events at Varner-Hogg Plantation

Image of man dressed as Governor Hogg with children standing around.

Governor Hogg's Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for one of Brazoria County's largest Easter Egg Hunts! We'll have games, activities, a vendor market, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Free admission for the whole family!

Ginger beer bottles on a front porch

Roots of Refreshment Series: Ginger Beer

Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation for our first program of the Roots of Refreshment drink series about ginger beer.

Homemade soap wrapped in paper with twine

Soap Making Workshop

Join us at the Varner-Hogg Plantation to learn how to make your own soap, and at the end of the program, you'll leave with your own creation!

Varner-Hogg Plantation in the Blog

Plantations' Past

Since Texas’ colonization, people of African descent have been contributing to the state and its history. With their arrival in Texas as early as 1528, African Americans—whether enslaved or free—were instrumental in settling Spanish Texas.