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NEWTON COUNTY
HISTORY CENTER and MUSEUM
Genealogy Research Library
Humanities Texas Grant
See Events and Items of Interest. Pictured are items made available through the awarding of this grant.
See Events and Items of Interest. Pictured are items made available through the awarding of this grant.
Newton County Celebrates!
175th Anniversary Date
April 22, 1846 - 2021
175th Anniversary Date
April 22, 1846 - 2021
Flyer From the Celebration
We Are Open! We welcome you.
We ask of course if you are not feeling well, please save your visit for another time.
Masks available if you choose to wear one and did not bring your own.
Come on in!
Hours of Operation
Monday- Friday * 8 am to 4:30 pm
Decreased Hours at Times Due to Necessity, 10a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed for County Holidays
Call 409-379-2109 to confirm hours or with questions
The History Center is located at 213 Court Street * Newton TX 75966
We are available
to help with questions or research.
Please email us through the contact form below, call or come in for a visit.
409-379-2109
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https://www.facebook.com/Newton-County-Historical-Commission-242891815884743/
www.history-newtoncotx.com
www.history-newtoncotx.com
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Historical Commission is to provide a centralized place to preserve the documentation of Newton County’s history and to provide access to the documentation.
Primarily the Newton County Historical Commission focuses on the preservation of artifacts, oral history, photographs and publications. Items collected will be items that significantly document the county’s history or an item that can be utilized for the research of the county’s history. Items can be defined as manuscripts, books, publications, maps, photographs, video, artwork, newspapers, artifacts, oral history and microforms.
The display room will focus on topics of Newton County history.
We will continue to serve as a resource center and tourist attraction for the benefit of the county’s citizens. Future activities include special events and educational programs for school children and the general public.
Non profit organization. 501c3
The purpose of the Historical Commission is to provide a centralized place to preserve the documentation of Newton County’s history and to provide access to the documentation.
Primarily the Newton County Historical Commission focuses on the preservation of artifacts, oral history, photographs and publications. Items collected will be items that significantly document the county’s history or an item that can be utilized for the research of the county’s history. Items can be defined as manuscripts, books, publications, maps, photographs, video, artwork, newspapers, artifacts, oral history and microforms.
The display room will focus on topics of Newton County history.
We will continue to serve as a resource center and tourist attraction for the benefit of the county’s citizens. Future activities include special events and educational programs for school children and the general public.
Non profit organization. 501c3
NCHC's 2021 Executive Board Members
Pictured-Left to Right Front Row
Pam Wright, 2nd VP * Sam Collins, Treasurer * Frances Simmons, Secretary *
Pictured-Left to Right Back Row
Ben Lindsey, 1st VP * John Jefferson, Chairman
NCHC's 2021 Commission Members
Pictured - Left to Right Front Row
Jonnie Miller, Publicity * Gadelle Todd, Museum Entrance Display
Betty "Titter" Hogan, Powell Hotel * Kathy Knighton, Genealogy
Pictured-Left to Right Back Row
Ed Gallagher, Cemetery Committee Member
Charles Wright, Technology * Sherrie Leach, Heritage Education
Not pictured. Debra White, Outreach Coordinator
Mary Fortenberry, Research and Historical Marker Chair
