Collinsworth County Historical Museum Wellington, Texas

Mailing Address

824 East Avenue
Wellington, TX 79095

Street Address

824 East Avenue
Wellington, TX 79095

Phone: 806-447-5427
Fax: 806-447-5418
Email:
Web: www.collingsworthcountymuseum.org

Museum Hours

Monday- Friday 1:00 p.m-5:00 p.m. or by Appointment

Admissions

none--donations accepted

Description

Collingsworth County Museum seeks to preserve the heritage and arts of this unique area of the eastern Texas Panhandle for future generations. Through the presentation of history and local culture, the Museum seeks to instill pride in the past, reaffirm the quality of life in the present, and promote growth in the future.

History

The Museum was chartered in 1971. Clyde Drake was the first president and Mrs. Nora Drake was the first administrator and curator. In 1972 Hershel and Mildred Tyler gave a building on 15th Street in Wellington as the first home of the Museum. Today that site is devoted to agriculture exhibits and is open only by appointment. The main exhibits are located in three store-front buildings on the square in Wellington. The Sullivan Hardware and Furniture buildings were donated by the Sullivan Family and now house the main exhibits. The Pruden Drug Store building was a gift of Wellington State Bank and is now the art center. Exhibits in the art center are usually by local or Panhandle artists and are prepared by the Collingsworth County Art League.

Library

Library is open to the general public, students, and scholars no appointment is necessary.
Appointment required: False

Services




Publications

No regular publications at this time. The history of Collingsworth County churces was published and is available for purchase.

Facilities

8,700 square feet with 5,260 feet devoted to exhibit area.

Programs

Tours for schools and other organizations are available.

Staff

Doris Stallings, Vice President/Director
Phone: 806-447-5462

Willie Faye Patrick, President
Phone: 806-447-2297

Harold Caldwell, Tours
Phone: 806-447-5407

Fred Squyres, Early History, exploratory trails of the Panhandle
Phone: 806-447-5561


Museum Type

Art
Children's
History

Governance

Type: 501 (c)(3)



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