“Docents love history and learning. What a wonderful experience to upgrade our knowledge of the Wendish people on our first docent road trip. We gained new facts and stories to add to our tours about our own Wendish Cabin. “ The first picture is a painted church. The second is native dress. The third is […]
The Tomball Museum Center maintenance group had plenty to crow about recently. David Roche’s property, off FM2978 just into Montgomery County, had a collapsed structure laying dormant for several years. This 60+ year old building was full of beautiful, old, real cedar siding that will live to see another day at the Tomball Museum where
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Museum History PhotosThe First one is Kate,13 and Margaret (sisters) spinning wool on Contemporary wheels. 1976The second one is Carlos Swoke, 8, and his brother Tony, 12 viewing a handmade Santa and Reindeer at the Griffin Memorial House. 1969.
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It was our pleasure, the Tomball Museum Center, to host a photography session for Congressman Wesley Hunt, his wife Victoria and their three children. The museum grounds were a perfect backdrop to highlight Wesley and his family. He is a native of the Houston area who is interested in preserving local history. Congressman Hunt’s accomplishments and
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oday (5/27/2023), Tomball Garden Club held a short ceremony for the Sheila’s Perfume rose planted for beloved member and past President, Sheila Higginbotham, unveiling the memorial plaque.The ceremony was attended by Sheila’s children, Kara and Rob, and her best friends Paula Parvia and Darcel Mercer.
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Tomball Oral History Project Spring Creek County Historical Association Lone Star College Harris County Library Kyle Stallones interviews Bruce Hillegeist, current President of the Tomball Chamber of Commerce. Bruce reflects on his families’ civic endeavors to the city in years past, the Hillegeist family legacy and the future of Tomball through its governmental activities. Recorded
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Local Veterans and Clubs Hold Memorial Services for Tomball World War II Fallen Soldiers May 25 at 6:30 PM at the Tomball Museum Center for “Laying of the Wreath” Ceremony In 1941, Tomball High School had an enrollment of 110 students. Of these, 27 young men went to serve in World War II. Nine did