Check out an article about our new exhibit in this week's McKinney Neighbors Go! You can pick up a copy at any free standing Starbucks in McKinney or at NTHC.
To see the article online, go to: http://www.neighborsgo.com/stories/38531
Friday, July 3, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Announcements
Hi everyone!
Her are a few announcements for you:
1. Our exhibit, Pioneer Roots, opens this Saturday. Stop by, check it out, and escape the summer heat for a little while!
2. The museum will be closed Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day. We will resume regular hours Monday, July 6.
3. If you haven't already heard, Texas State Historian Dr. Light Cummins, who is a history professor at Austin College, is speaking about the uniqueness of Texas and it's people 7 p.m. Friday July 17 at The Pantry Restaurant (214 E. Louisiana, McKinney). There will be a buffet dinner and plenty of discussion.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for members, and $15 for children. Purchase tickets in person at NTHC (300 E. Virginia, McKinney), by phone at (972) 542-9457, or online in our gift shop at www.northtexashistorycenter.org.
Check out Cummins' blog at: http://historianoftexas.blogspot.com/
Her are a few announcements for you:
1. Our exhibit, Pioneer Roots, opens this Saturday. Stop by, check it out, and escape the summer heat for a little while!
2. The museum will be closed Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day. We will resume regular hours Monday, July 6.
3. If you haven't already heard, Texas State Historian Dr. Light Cummins, who is a history professor at Austin College, is speaking about the uniqueness of Texas and it's people 7 p.m. Friday July 17 at The Pantry Restaurant (214 E. Louisiana, McKinney). There will be a buffet dinner and plenty of discussion.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for members, and $15 for children. Purchase tickets in person at NTHC (300 E. Virginia, McKinney), by phone at (972) 542-9457, or online in our gift shop at www.northtexashistorycenter.org.
Check out Cummins' blog at: http://historianoftexas.blogspot.com/
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Exhibit Opening!
Why did you move to Texas?
The first immigrants to North Texas arrived in the 1830s, mostly from Tennessee, Kentucky, the Carolinas, and other Upper Southern and Midwestern states. NTHC's new exhibit opening June 27, Pioneer Roots, reflects first person stories from North Texas pioneers, and highlights three distinct waves of immigration: Pre-Civil War, Post-Civil War, and circa 1910.
“One of the interesting things you’ll learn in this exhibit is that some of the reasons people moved to Texas then are the same reasons people move here now: the land is cheap, there are many opportunities, and their family lives here,” said Sarah Hatcher, Education Curator for NTHC.
One area of the exhibit focuses on technologiccal advances. From the sewing machine that allowed women to do more in a shorter amount of time to the railroad that more efficiently connected North Texas with the rest of the nation, advances in technology have greatly changed the face of North Texas. NTHC’s exhibit shows some of these inventions and the impact they had on daily life as well as the development of the region. There is also an area that spotlights cattle ranchers, specifically those in Denton County.
“The photos of this area are phenomenal and a great deal of research was conducted on Pre-Civil War Era ranchers,” said Bryan Lean, Senior Curator at NTHC.
The exhibit opens June 27 and is filled with fascinating artifacts for the whole family to enjoy. In addition to the traditional main gallery, there is the non-traditional Hands-on Gallery, which allows visitors to experience what life was like for pioneers. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children, and $8 for families and NTHC is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Saturday. The museum also features a gift shop that offers a wide variety of items for both kids and parents.
Come and see us!
The first immigrants to North Texas arrived in the 1830s, mostly from Tennessee, Kentucky, the Carolinas, and other Upper Southern and Midwestern states. NTHC's new exhibit opening June 27, Pioneer Roots, reflects first person stories from North Texas pioneers, and highlights three distinct waves of immigration: Pre-Civil War, Post-Civil War, and circa 1910.
“One of the interesting things you’ll learn in this exhibit is that some of the reasons people moved to Texas then are the same reasons people move here now: the land is cheap, there are many opportunities, and their family lives here,” said Sarah Hatcher, Education Curator for NTHC.
One area of the exhibit focuses on technologiccal advances. From the sewing machine that allowed women to do more in a shorter amount of time to the railroad that more efficiently connected North Texas with the rest of the nation, advances in technology have greatly changed the face of North Texas. NTHC’s exhibit shows some of these inventions and the impact they had on daily life as well as the development of the region. There is also an area that spotlights cattle ranchers, specifically those in Denton County.
“The photos of this area are phenomenal and a great deal of research was conducted on Pre-Civil War Era ranchers,” said Bryan Lean, Senior Curator at NTHC.
The exhibit opens June 27 and is filled with fascinating artifacts for the whole family to enjoy. In addition to the traditional main gallery, there is the non-traditional Hands-on Gallery, which allows visitors to experience what life was like for pioneers. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children, and $8 for families and NTHC is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Saturday. The museum also features a gift shop that offers a wide variety of items for both kids and parents.
Come and see us!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Summer Events
Hi everyone! Here's what's going on this summer at NTHC:
During June and July, NTHC will be hosting five summer day camps. Each camp will spotlight a different activity, and allow kids and/or adults to learn in a hands-on environment.
Civil War Camp - June 11, ages 8-13
Pioneer Craft Camp: Simply Sewing - June 18, ages 8 and up
Pioneer Craft Camp: Simply Stitching - June 25, ages 9 and up
Pioneer Craft Camp: Leatherworking - July 16, ages 8-13
Pioneer Craft Camp: Spinning and Weaving - July 23, ages 8-13
All camps are from 9 a.m. – noon on the specified date at NTHC, and a snack is provided at 10:30 a.m. Each camp is $25 (NTHC members receive a 10% discount) and registration materials must be received 10 working days before the camp begins. To register, contact Sarah at sarah@northtexashistorycenter.org or (972) 542-9457 ext.102.
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Come and discover how the Civil War impacted North Texas at our exhibit The Reluctant Confederates: The Civil War in North Texas before it closes June 13! NTHC is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.; the exhibit continues through June 12. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children, and $8 for families.
Stop by and bring your kids for a fun and educational summer!!
During June and July, NTHC will be hosting five summer day camps. Each camp will spotlight a different activity, and allow kids and/or adults to learn in a hands-on environment.
Civil War Camp - June 11, ages 8-13
Pioneer Craft Camp: Simply Sewing - June 18, ages 8 and up
Pioneer Craft Camp: Simply Stitching - June 25, ages 9 and up
Pioneer Craft Camp: Leatherworking - July 16, ages 8-13
Pioneer Craft Camp: Spinning and Weaving - July 23, ages 8-13
All camps are from 9 a.m. – noon on the specified date at NTHC, and a snack is provided at 10:30 a.m. Each camp is $25 (NTHC members receive a 10% discount) and registration materials must be received 10 working days before the camp begins. To register, contact Sarah at sarah@northtexashistorycenter.org or (972) 542-9457 ext.102.
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Come and discover how the Civil War impacted North Texas at our exhibit The Reluctant Confederates: The Civil War in North Texas before it closes June 13! NTHC is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.; the exhibit continues through June 12. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children, and $8 for families.
Stop by and bring your kids for a fun and educational summer!!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Meet (more of) the staff
Olle is Norwegian (ya) and enjoys sucking the mold and historic dust out of our collections. Literally.
Bedecked in his very own nametag and rosemalling, this Nilfisk particulate vac is the best friend to a collections curator. Unlike your house vac, Olle actually does remove harmful items from that Eisenhower jacket that the WWII Vet swears “Eisenhower himself gave to him”. Olle features variable suction and speed – the key to removing the debris of life and not the buttons.
At over $1,600 (including several years of bags and filters) he is not cheap. But what a difference it makes to artifacts, esp textiles, on exhibit.
Bedecked in his very own nametag and rosemalling, this Nilfisk particulate vac is the best friend to a collections curator. Unlike your house vac, Olle actually does remove harmful items from that Eisenhower jacket that the WWII Vet swears “Eisenhower himself gave to him”. Olle features variable suction and speed – the key to removing the debris of life and not the buttons.
At over $1,600 (including several years of bags and filters) he is not cheap. But what a difference it makes to artifacts, esp textiles, on exhibit.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Lone Star Vintage Tractor Show a Success
We had a great time this weekend despite the curveball thrown by Mother Nature. If you had a chance to come I hope you enjoyed yourself. If you didn't I hope you'll take a minute and look at the wonderful story done by North Texas E-News. Allen Rich took wonderful pictures and really captured the heart of this event.
http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_53245.shtml
Our next event will be April 17 as Randy Farmer discusses some of the Outlaws that have called our region home. Details regarding time and price will be available soon!
http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_53245.shtml
Our next event will be April 17 as Randy Farmer discusses some of the Outlaws that have called our region home. Details regarding time and price will be available soon!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Sarah "races" Roger Meier. It really wasn't much of a race...Roger already knew how to drive a tractor, and the John Deere Model B has a road gear, unlike the little Allis-Chalmers that Sarah is learning to drive. It sure was fun though...
News from the History Center
Wow, looking at the last time I posted I'm a little ashamed! The holidays came and swept me off my feet, and time just got away from me. There has been just a ton of stuff going on around here.
1. My partner in crime and original author of the blog, Kate, has accepted a position at the Texas Historical State Association. My new partner's name is Natalie and she is a great addition to our crew.
2. Our lecture with Dr. Rebecca Sharpless was well attended and we had a great evening discussing food, women, and history.
3. The Civil War exhibit is fully installed and I'll bring you an "artifact spotlight" sometime in the near future.
4. We held our first African-American History Month event on the 3rd of February with a wonderful speaker, Melissa Prycer from Dallas Heritage Village. Melissa spoke about a relatively forgotten publication, the Half-Century Magazine, and its influence on black culture and beauty ideals. It was fascinating to see how the women who published and edited the magazine saw beauty as something that should be embraced by all women, regardless of color. She also spoke about how the magazine encouraged its readers to always look their best and put their best foot forward to help encourage upward social mobility.
5. Our second African-American History Month event will be held at the Pantry Restaurant on February 27 beginning at 7pm. Local author and beloved Plano resident, Sarge Stimpson, will join us to reminisce about his days growing up as a sharecropper and much more.
6. We are hosting the Lone Star Vintage Tractor Show on March 28 and 29. The event will be held at Myers Park and Event Center (the "youth park" for those of you that have been here awhile), and is a fundraiser for the North Texas History Center and the Collin County Farm Museum. We'll have over 100 years worth of agricultural equipment as well as demonstrations by the county extension agents and crafts people. The Southwest Dairy Farmers will also be bringing their mobile classroom, so bring the kids and learn all about cows and how that milk gets to the store shelf. Hours both days are from 9-4.
7. We are working on a completely new vision for our newsletter, so for now all communications is being done via our "e-newsletter" or word of mouth. Please call me if you would like to receive our Constant Contact "e-newsletter."
That is all for now, I promise to post pictures of my tractor driving lessons, new artifacts, and much more soon!
1. My partner in crime and original author of the blog, Kate, has accepted a position at the Texas Historical State Association. My new partner's name is Natalie and she is a great addition to our crew.
2. Our lecture with Dr. Rebecca Sharpless was well attended and we had a great evening discussing food, women, and history.
3. The Civil War exhibit is fully installed and I'll bring you an "artifact spotlight" sometime in the near future.
4. We held our first African-American History Month event on the 3rd of February with a wonderful speaker, Melissa Prycer from Dallas Heritage Village. Melissa spoke about a relatively forgotten publication, the Half-Century Magazine, and its influence on black culture and beauty ideals. It was fascinating to see how the women who published and edited the magazine saw beauty as something that should be embraced by all women, regardless of color. She also spoke about how the magazine encouraged its readers to always look their best and put their best foot forward to help encourage upward social mobility.
5. Our second African-American History Month event will be held at the Pantry Restaurant on February 27 beginning at 7pm. Local author and beloved Plano resident, Sarge Stimpson, will join us to reminisce about his days growing up as a sharecropper and much more.
6. We are hosting the Lone Star Vintage Tractor Show on March 28 and 29. The event will be held at Myers Park and Event Center (the "youth park" for those of you that have been here awhile), and is a fundraiser for the North Texas History Center and the Collin County Farm Museum. We'll have over 100 years worth of agricultural equipment as well as demonstrations by the county extension agents and crafts people. The Southwest Dairy Farmers will also be bringing their mobile classroom, so bring the kids and learn all about cows and how that milk gets to the store shelf. Hours both days are from 9-4.
7. We are working on a completely new vision for our newsletter, so for now all communications is being done via our "e-newsletter" or word of mouth. Please call me if you would like to receive our Constant Contact "e-newsletter."
That is all for now, I promise to post pictures of my tractor driving lessons, new artifacts, and much more soon!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Downtown McKinney Landmark to Close!
Smith Brothers Pharmacy in downtown McKinney has closed its doors -- but hopefully not forever! Community support is needed to save this important historic landmark. This piece in the McKinney Courier Gazette details why it's so important to save the drug store.
We will most definitely miss the pharmacy -- especially the Santa in the window at Christmas.
We will most definitely miss the pharmacy -- especially the Santa in the window at Christmas.
Monday, September 22, 2008
NTHC Lecture Series: Texas in Word and Food
NTHC presents its fall 2008 Lecture Series: Texas in Word and Food. Both lectures will take place at the McKinney Performing Arts Center.
September 30, 2008
Native Texan, R. Clay Reynolds, a professor of arts and humanities at the University of Texas at Dallas, is the author of twelve books and numerous articles ranging from critical studies to short fiction and poems. His novels Franklin's Crossing (1992) and Monuments (2000) both won the Violet Crown Award from the Writers' League of Texas, and he has published in Texas Monthly, the New York Times, Writers' Forum, and the High Plains Literary Review, among others. He has received grants from the Texas Commission for the Arts and is a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow.
Dr. Reynolds will speak on Texas in literature.
December 2, 2008
Rebecca Sharpless is an assistant professor of history at Texas Christian University. She is the former director of the Institute for Oral History at Baylor University and a former president of the Oral History Association. She is the author of Fertile Ground, Narrow Choices: Women on Texas Cotton Farms, 1900-1940 (1999) winner of the Texas State Historical Association's Tullis Prize for best book in Texas history and Liz Carpenter Award for the best book on Texas women. She is the co-editor of Work, Family, and Faith: Rural Southern Women in the Twentieth Century (2006) and is writing a study tentatively titled, "Cookin in Other Women's Kitchens: African Americans in the South, 1865-1960."
Dr. Sharpless will speak on Southern Women and Food.
Tickets for each lecture may be purchased through the McKinney Performing Arts Center's Website. Tickets are $6 for members, seniors, and students aned $8.50 for non-members.
September 30, 2008
Native Texan, R. Clay Reynolds, a professor of arts and humanities at the University of Texas at Dallas, is the author of twelve books and numerous articles ranging from critical studies to short fiction and poems. His novels Franklin's Crossing (1992) and Monuments (2000) both won the Violet Crown Award from the Writers' League of Texas, and he has published in Texas Monthly, the New York Times, Writers' Forum, and the High Plains Literary Review, among others. He has received grants from the Texas Commission for the Arts and is a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow.
Dr. Reynolds will speak on Texas in literature.
December 2, 2008
Rebecca Sharpless is an assistant professor of history at Texas Christian University. She is the former director of the Institute for Oral History at Baylor University and a former president of the Oral History Association. She is the author of Fertile Ground, Narrow Choices: Women on Texas Cotton Farms, 1900-1940 (1999) winner of the Texas State Historical Association's Tullis Prize for best book in Texas history and Liz Carpenter Award for the best book on Texas women. She is the co-editor of Work, Family, and Faith: Rural Southern Women in the Twentieth Century (2006) and is writing a study tentatively titled, "Cookin in Other Women's Kitchens: African Americans in the South, 1865-1960."
Dr. Sharpless will speak on Southern Women and Food.
Tickets for each lecture may be purchased through the McKinney Performing Arts Center's Website. Tickets are $6 for members, seniors, and students aned $8.50 for non-members.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Calling all storytellers!
How long have you lived in McKinney? Ten years? Twenty? Fifty?
If you've lived in McKinney for quite some time we need you! The North Texas History Center and Chestnut Square Historic Village are working hard on our October Event, The Legends of McKinney Ghost Walk, and we need your help! We are currently working on compiling spooky stories of McKinney's past and being new to the area, Sarah and I are at a loss! If you've lived in McKinney for as long as you can remember, please feel free to email me at kate@northtexashistorycenter.org I would absolutely love to hear your story and maybe schedule a time to sit down and record it.
Thanks!!
If you've lived in McKinney for quite some time we need you! The North Texas History Center and Chestnut Square Historic Village are working hard on our October Event, The Legends of McKinney Ghost Walk, and we need your help! We are currently working on compiling spooky stories of McKinney's past and being new to the area, Sarah and I are at a loss! If you've lived in McKinney for as long as you can remember, please feel free to email me at kate@northtexashistorycenter.org I would absolutely love to hear your story and maybe schedule a time to sit down and record it.
Thanks!!
Monday, September 8, 2008
History Comes to Life -- Tickets Still Available!!
Tickets are still available for History Comes to Life, a one-man performance featuring Collin McKinney on September 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 and include the performance and an invitation to a dessert reception (catered by Rick's Chophouse) where there will be a silent auction, live auction and a raffle drawing.Tickets may be purchased through the McKinney Performing Arts Center. Please call 214.544.4630 or visit their website.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Farm Museum Re-Opening!
The Collin County Farm Museum, operated by the North Texas History Center, will re-open this weekend! The Farm Museum had previously been closed during the summer months, but now that the weather finally seems to have cooled down a bit, the Farm Museum is open for business. Stop by and see historic tractors, a mid-century cookshack and much, much more!
The Farm Museum is open Saturdays from 12:00-4:00 and is located at 7117 County Road 166 McKinney, Texas 75071. For more information, please visit the county's website.
If you would like to schedule a tour with your class or scout troop, please email Sarah Hatcher at sarah@northtexashistorycenter.org
Monday, July 21, 2008
NTHC Completes First Summer Mini-Cotillion
What does it mean to have good manners? Why is etiquette so important? How exactly do you hold your teacup when having high tea?
These questions and more were answered during NTHC's mini-cotillion summer camp, July 14-18 2008. During this week-long summer program, students learned table manners, proper etiquette as it related to their lives (most notably the newly emerging field of "netiquette" and cell phone etiquette) as well as some basic dance steps. At the end of the week our summer camp participants knew when to use a cell phone, how to fold their napkin, and how to dance the foxtrot and waltz.
Below are some photographs taken from the various days of summer camp. For far more professional photographs of Friday's graduation ceremony, please visit our intern, Ryan Leach's website (and check out his other phenomenal photographs as well!)
Photographs were taken at NTHC, Alice's Tea Shoppe and Rick's Chophouse at the Grand Hotel and Ballroom.
These questions and more were answered during NTHC's mini-cotillion summer camp, July 14-18 2008. During this week-long summer program, students learned table manners, proper etiquette as it related to their lives (most notably the newly emerging field of "netiquette" and cell phone etiquette) as well as some basic dance steps. At the end of the week our summer camp participants knew when to use a cell phone, how to fold their napkin, and how to dance the foxtrot and waltz.
Below are some photographs taken from the various days of summer camp. For far more professional photographs of Friday's graduation ceremony, please visit our intern, Ryan Leach's website (and check out his other phenomenal photographs as well!)
Photographs were taken at NTHC, Alice's Tea Shoppe and Rick's Chophouse at the Grand Hotel and Ballroom.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day to all our readers!
We are excited to announce that we've had over 1100 visitors so far this year. We are on pace to exceed previous years' attendance by leaps and bounds. Won't you stop by and help us set a new attendance record? Our weekly hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 to 4.
We are excited to announce that we've had over 1100 visitors so far this year. We are on pace to exceed previous years' attendance by leaps and bounds. Won't you stop by and help us set a new attendance record? Our weekly hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 to 4.
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