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 New Online Exhibit Explores Local KKK Activities in the 1920's

New Online Exhibit Explores Local KKK Activities in the 1920's

May 17, 2023
The History Center announces they have uploaded a new online exhibit called "The Ku Klux Klan in Angelina County, Lufkin, and Diboll, Texas During the Early 1920’s" on their website this month. The exhibit explores
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 Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month

Feb 02, 2023
In celebration of Black History month, The History Center will be showcasing collections from our holdings that celebrate the lives, accomplishments, and creativity of Angelina County's African American Community on our Facebook page. Visit The
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 New Website!

New Website!

Jan 30, 2023
The History Center is proud to unveil its new website! We hope you love the way it looks as much as we do and we hope you are able to find exactly what you are
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 Juneteenth Holiday Closure

Juneteenth Holiday Closure

Jun 17, 2022
The History Center will be closed Monday, June 20, 2022 in honor of the Juneteenth Holiday. We will resume normal opening hours on Tuesday, June 21 at 8:00 a.m. Happy Juneteenth from the History Center!
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 March 8, 2022  - Boggy Slough Book Signing

March 8, 2022 - Boggy Slough Book Signing

Feb 28, 2022
The History Center invites you to a book signing for Jonathan Gerland's BOGGY SLOUGH: A Forest, a Family, and a Foundation for Land Conservation, a new book published by Texas A & M University
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 Local School Annuals Online

Local School Annuals Online

Feb 14, 2022
The History Center is constantly updating the online collections with new acquistions and newly digitized collections. One collection recently updated is the collection of school annuals. Over 115 annuals are available in the School Publications
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 SFA Collections Management Class Visits The History Center

SFA Collections Management Class Visits The History Center

Feb 02, 2022
The History Center welcomed Dr. Perky Beisel's Collections Management class on February 1, 2022 for a tour of the facility and an overview of the history of the Center and our mission. We enjoyed their
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New Facebook Posts

Feb 01, 2022
Follow The History Center on Facebook to learn more about our collections and activities. In the last few weeks we have featured the Pine Bough Restaurant, Latane Temple and his art collection, particularly a painting
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History Center Facebook Page

Jan 25, 2022
The History Center is happy to announce the development of a new Facebook page. We hope to use it to let our patrons and friends know about events, share collections and photographs, and engage our
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Closing

Jan 12, 2022
The History Center will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
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 Christmas and New Years Holiday Hours

Christmas and New Years Holiday Hours

Dec 20, 2021
The History Center will be closed December 23-27 for Christmas and December 31-January 3 for the New Year Holiday. Regular hours will resume December 28-30 and January 4, 2022. The History Center staff wishes everyone
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 Welcoming Allison Hearne to The History Center

Welcoming Allison Hearne to The History Center

Dec 09, 2021
The History Center is delighted to welcome Allison Hearne of Diboll to the staff as Office Manager/Archival Assistant. She began her duties last month and brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the position
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