Star of the Republic Museum

P. O. Box 317   |   Washington, Texas 77880

(Physical address: 23200 Park Road 12)

Phone: (936) 878-2461   |   Fax: (936) 878-2462

Museum Office Staff

Houston McGaugh, Director, ext. 238 hmcgaugh@blinn.edu

Shawn Carlson, Curator of Collections/Exhibits, ext. 241 scarlson@blinn.edu

Anne McGaugh, Curator of Education, ext. 237 amcgaugh@blinn.edu

Erin Crawford Bodeker, Public Programs Coordinator, ext. 236 erin.crawford@blinn.edu

Effie Wellmann, Administrative Assistant, ext. 234 star@blinn.edu

Judy Habermehl, Education Assistant, ext. 245 judy.habermehl@blinn.edu

AAM Accreditation

Since 1972, the Star of the Republic Museum has held the highest honor a museum can receive: accreditation by the American Association of Museums (AAM), being one of the first museums in the state and nation to be so designated. Accreditation certifies that a museum operates according to standards set forth by the museum profession, manages its collections responsibly and provides quality service to the public. Of the nearly 8,500 museums nationwide, approximately 800 are accredited. AAM is based in Washington, D.C. and has served the museum profession since 1906.

The Star of the Republic Museum is administered by Blinn College.