Antique Car Social 2023
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Museum History Photos
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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Congressman Wesley Hunt & Family
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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Tomball Garden Club – Rose Garden and Plaque Dedication to Sheila Higginbotham
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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Bruce Hillegeist – Tomball Oral History Project
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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Memorial Day 2023
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
July 4th Celebration 2023
Thank you to so many for stopping by the Tomball Museum Center’s booth at the 4th of July Festival. We, the volunteers, had a wonderful time. Several highlights stand out for us, 1. taking pictures with people in our costumes, 2. playing a game from the 1800s with kids, and 3. the guessing game ”
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Wheeler Coe, Jr (Part 2) – Tomball Oral History Project
Tomball Oral History Project Spring Creek County Historical Association Lone Star College Harris County Library Wheeler Coe, Jr. – Part 2 interviewed by Kyle Stallones Kyle Stallones finishes the interview with Wheeler Coe, Jr., including his time as the Mayor and city councilman of Tomball, when City Hall was a one room building with 3
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