Friendswood Is Unique
A Texas Historical Marker on the Friends Church grounds designates Friendswood as the only permanent town in Texas that began as a Quaker colony. It was founded in 1895 when F. J. Brown and T. H. Lewis led a group of Quaker families to the Gulf Coast looking for their "promised land."
The heart of the community was its large two-story wooden structure called The Academy. They built it from 1900 Galveston storm lumber, and it served as their church, school and community center for 50 years.
Very few vestiges of the Quaker colony remain; however, the qualities instilled in the town's formation continue to be appreciated.
Upcoming Events
In The Works
The 1952 Barber Shop (Friendswood's first) is now located next to the Heritage Museum (108 Skyview). A coat of white paint restores it to its original color, and an observation deck and an audio account related by the "barber" will provide a glimpse into the past. Watch for its opening.
Beautiful Quilt
Quilt tickets are available from any board member for the quilt that will be raffled off at the 4th of July celebration at Centennial Park.
Docents Needed
Docents are needed at the Perry House on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in order to open the house for visitors. Call Steve Rockey if you can help...713-854-3449 or Ann Whitaker..281-482-2290