Hurricanes, Freezes, and Floods: Early Texas Weather
A brief description of some of the hazardous weather events in Southeast Texas in the early 1800's affecting the Bailey and Polley families
When did Britt Bailey come to Texas?
How journals of Napoleon Bonaparte loyalists on a Pirate-owned island help us to date Britt Bailey's arrival in Texas
200 Years Texan
We are celebrating a bicentennial milestone in the Polley Association this year! The James Britton Bailey family arrived on the shores of Te
San Felipe de Austin Museum Opening!
Texans have never been shy about sharing our proud history, and with the opening of the brand new San Felipe de Austin State Historic...
Polley Family Tree at Your Fingertips
We are very excited to introduce to you the Descendants of Joseph Henry Polley & Mary Augusta Bailey guidebook. If you ever wondered...
Polley Family Reunion 2017
On November 4, 2017, Polley descendants from around the country gathered at Whitehall to celebrate our shared heritage and learn more...
It's Here: Polley Reunion 2017
For the first time in a decades, the Polley family descendants are going to gather at the Polley Mansion for a reunion on November 4,...
Dr. Robert McCaslin Coming to Whitehall
Dr. Richard McCaslin, Professor of History at the University of North Texas, will be coming to Whitehall for a presentation on his latest...
Beautiful Day for a Beautification Award
January 21st was a gorgeous day in Wilson County as everyone arrived at the Polley Mansion for the Wilson County Beautification Society...
Beautification Award for the Polley Mansion
Well, we always knew Whitehall was beautiful, but now it is official! Keith and Robin Muschalek are receiving an award for Wilson County...
