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.

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 …

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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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