Texas Long Shot Band
We are pleased to announce that the Texas Long Shot Band will be our LIVE MUSIC at the Antique Car Social on October 8th, 2022 from 10 am to 2 pm.
August 2022
Mamaw’s Sugar Cookies
Recipe Notes Mamaw’s Sugar Cookies Rosa Haude Klein, as submitted by Lori Klein Quinn These sugar cookies bring back memories of Family Christmases at Mamaw’s house on Barbara Street. She would make these every Christmas since they were the grandchildren’s favorite. My grandparents, Rosa and A B Klein (Mamaw Papaw), had 9 children. My father …
The Theiss Family by Houston History Magazine
Here is a brief video history of the Theiss Family by Houston History Magazine. The entire article, “German Settlers of NW Harris County”, was posted in July of 2016. The article is a great read and includes some voice recordings of an interview between Edwin “Butch” Theiss and author Stephanie Gomez. The video below is …
History of The Akokisa Tribe
The mysterious Akokisa tribe inhabited Harris County centuries ago, navigating the creeks in 10- to 20-foot-long canoes. Precinct 4 historical programmer Monte Parks shares the history of the Akokisa tribe, their lifestyle, and where they are now. Video from the Heritage Festival Video Series, Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle’s Office.
Tomball Historic Buildings Tour
Enjoy a virtual tour of some of the Historic Buildings at the Tomball Museum complex and gain insight into the local families who settled the region. The museum complex features a collection of historical buildings significant to the Tomball area. (Tour given by Lynn McCoy, Tomball Museum Center, Spring Creek County Historical Association). Video from …
Grandparent’s Day September 11, 2022
Let’s celebrate Grandparent’s Day! Grab the Grandchildren and share the day together taking a tour through history! Tours for Grandchildren are FREE, Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 2pm-4pm. Tomball Museum Center510 N. PineTomball, TX 77375
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Sign Restoration
Thank you to Patty McGrath Jones for restoring the original lettering to the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church sign! The sign reads: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Neudorf Dreinigkeits Congregation On Little Cypress Creek Established May 20, 1876 Welcome Neudorf, Texas
Meet Clark Johnson of BSA Troop 113
Meet Clark Johnson of BSA Troop #113. He has started on such an important project here at the Museum. Clark will be working on repairing/restoring the WWII Memorials that were dedicated to the former students of Tomball High School who made the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II. We will document Clark’s progress over the …
Tomball Fire Department Howe
Exciting news! The Tomball Fire Department will be bringing Howe to the Antique Car Social! The 1946 Ford, Howe was bought new by Tomball in 1947. The Howe is only used for display and community events. Check it out on their website here: https://tomballtx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=3429 ⭐️Thank you very much Tomball Fire Department!!!! ⭐️
National Senior Citizen Day
It is National Senior Citizen Day! FREE Tours for everyone 65+ on August 21, 2022 from 2pm-4pm.