History of Halloween
The History of Halloween by Ann Meador Recently retired professor at Sam Houston State University, gives a spooktacular history of the derivation of Halloween in the United States. 50 minutes.
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Docent Field Trip – Texas Wendish Heritage Museum
“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
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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
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Museum Talk with Monte Parks – Akokisa Tribe
Museum Talk with Monte ParksFilmed Thursday, January 19, 2023 @ 6:30 pm at Tomball Museum Center Fellowship Hall 510 N. Pine, Tomball, TX 77375TOPIC: Akokisa, Native Americans of Harris County
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Saving String and Other Things
Ben Scholl’s Moment Saving String and Other Things In spring 2001, the Griffin House, the largest building on the Tomball Museum property, was repainted. The painter had to replace some
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What am I and How Do I Work? #1
When the “icy ball” was put on the market, around 1930, by the CROSLEY CORP., it was the first time that a mechanical refrigerator was available to anyone who had
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A Time When It Seemed to Be Quiet
Ben Scholl’s Moment A Time When It Seemed to Be Quiet Several times a week we get in the mail advertisements that say in large letters, “Absolutely free, No obligation,”
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Our Name – Spring Creek County Historical Association
OUR NAME -SPRING CREEK COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Yes, there was a county named, Spring Creek County. On January 21, 1841, the Republic’s (Texas was not granted statehood until 1845) legislature
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