Located in the Official Texas
Historical Carnegie Library Buildingat
207 N. Frances Street, the museum was founded by and is a major
project of the Terrell Heritage Society. The museum collects,
preserves and displays artifacts and memorabilia pertaining to the
history and cultural heritage of the City of Terrell, the area and
it's people. The Carnegie building is itself a significant part of
Terrell's heritage having served as the public library for
approximately 80 years from it's construction in 1904.
HOME TOURS!The 2005 tour is now
concluded but pleaseallow us to be your host next year
as you come and visit Terrell's finest... you will see and
experience some of the best and most beautiful properties in
the State of Texas!
Click here to get a taste of what you will experience...
Among the museum's major
artifacts is a 1912 Estey pipe organ rebuilt to playing condition.
The museum also displays a large collection of memorabilia from
the #1 British Flying Training School which trained Royal
Air Force and some U.S. Army pilots in Terrell during
World war II. This display tells the story of a unique
contribution to the war effort.
Terrell's railroading past is
reflected in the private railroad car in Lion's Club Parkwhich was part of the rolling stock of the Texas Midland
Railroad., once headquartered in Terrell. An interesting
collection pertaining to the company and it's colorful owner E.
H.R. Green, son of the infamous Hetty Green, the "Witch of Wall
Street", are displayed in the museum.
Col. E.H.R. Green
Texas Midland Railroad
View a large collection along with
some 300 photographs and oil paintingsof early Terrell
buildings done by local artist, Hazel Slayton, plus many smaller
collections tell the heritage of Terrell and it's people. This is
a breath-taking display and worth the visit.
Gifts are available at the Terrell Heritage Society Museum
located in the Carnegie Building. All money raised supports
the effort to create and maintain the finest museum in
Texas...
Isn't it TIME you visited the
THS Museum? So... what are you waiting around for?
You will
FALL IN LOVE with Terrell Texas!
Terrell Texas is ready to fall in love with you!
2000-2005, All Rights Reserved, Terrell
Heritage Society, Inc. Terrell, Texas.
