News

Public School Annuals Added to our Online Collections

Dec 13, 2013
In recent weeks we have digitized some of our public school annuals and have begun to add them to our Online Collections, accessible through our website. To date we have added annuals for the Diboll
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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Nov 27, 2013
The History Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, in celebration of the Thanksgiving Holidays. We will be open on Saturday, November 30, our regular time of 9 to 1. We
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 Model T Rally Visits The History Center

Model T Rally Visits The History Center

Oct 07, 2013
Members of the “Texas T-Party” Model T rally visited The History Center on Friday, October 4, 2013. 83 Ford Model T’s filled the Center’s parking lot, while approximately 250 guests enjoyed the Center’s exhibits and
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Labor Day Holiday Hours

Aug 29, 2013
The History Center will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3.
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July 4th Holiday Hours

Jul 02, 2013
The History Center will be closed Thursday July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday, July 5th. The History Center's regular hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8-5 and Saturday 9-1.
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New Enlarged Photographs A Popular Feature of Our New Website

Jun 04, 2013
One of the exciting features of the new website is the ability to provide enlarged photographs through our online exhibits. Depending on your screen resolution, many photos will now fill the screen when enlarged
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 Spring Tours and Programs at The History Center

Spring Tours and Programs at The History Center

May 17, 2013
The History Center has been busy this spring, hosting tours and sending staff out into the community to present programs to various community groups. In February, the Center hosted a group of Cub Scouts
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The History Center Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

May 15, 2013
In honor of The History Center's 10th Anniversary, Executive Director Jonathan Gerland spoke with Steve Knight of The Lufkin News about the Center's mission, its collections, and the last decade spent collecting, preserving, and
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 Just Between Us Booksigning Event at The History Center

Just Between Us Booksigning Event at The History Center

Apr 23, 2013
On April 10, 2013, The History Center held a program and booksigning event for the new book Just Between Us, featuring authors and editors Dan Utley and Milton Jordan. The authors spoke to a
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 The History Center Featured in Dallas Morning News Travel Section

The History Center Featured in Dallas Morning News Travel Section

Apr 12, 2013
The History Center was included in an article in the Dallas Morning News Travel Section highlighting interesting destinations for discovering East Texas sawmill history. Entitled "Take a Tour of the Sawmill Towns of East
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 “Just Between Us” Book Signing Event at The History Center, April 10

“Just Between Us” Book Signing Event at The History Center, April 10

Mar 27, 2013
The History Center and the Diboll Historical Society will host a program and book-signing in Diboll on Wednesday, April 10. Authors and editors Dan Utley and Milton Jordan will be at The History Center
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The History Center Announces New Website

Mar 23, 2013
In February 2013, The History Center unveiled its new website, featuring a beautiful new design and many new features. Staff hopes the site will encourage both casual browsers and interested researchers to stay awhile
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