HCHM is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Organization

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HELP CONSERVE OUR CIVIL WAR FLAG

Gifts will be applied to the conservation of the Museum’s Civil War flag.  The flag, when once again exhibited, will become a springboard for conversation about the Civil War and its impact on our community.

Project Cost:  $11,900   Balance Needed:  $4,136

 HELP WITH OUR NEW EXHIBITS REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVED

 

  This all-new, permanent exhibit will tell the stories of Harrison County at war.
   Located in our annex in the soon-to-be redeveloped Memorial City Hall these
   exhibits will bring history to life with real artifacts, first-person accounts, and
   poignant stories of service and sacrifice.  The project also includes a rotating
   exhibit gallery that will feature artifacts from our collection.  Click here for more information.

  Project Cost:  $497,000  Balance Needed:  $264,902

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS:  OUR JEWISH HERITAGE

Gifts will help complete a permanent exhibit in the 1901 Harrison County Courthouse.  The exhibit explores the many ways different cultures contribute to the identity of a community.  An architectural artifact from the now-demolished Temple Moses Montefiore will be a springboard for discussion.  Click here for more information.

Project Cost:  $12,000  Balance Needed:  $6,500

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FROM OUR BLOG

Dear Mother:  The Civil War Letters
of James Hendrick

  Follow along with James Hendrick as he writes home about his experiences in the Civil War.

   Read More...

HISTORY FROM ELSEWHERE

TSHA Board Selects New
Chief Executive Officer 

This great 115 year old organization selected Brian A. Bolinger as their new executive officer.  If you have ever used the Handbook of Texas Online you used one of their many resources.  TSHA is indeed a Texas treasure.  Welcome Mr. Bolinger to Texas history and join the TSHA while your are on their website.

Teaching Literacy Through History

Teaching Literacy through History is Gilder Lehrman’s initiative for teachers. The program integrates history and literacy, using reading and analysis of primary documents to deepen students’ understanding of history while improving their close-reading, critical-thinking, and analytical-writing skills.  Read more about this innovative approach to our nation's literacy problems on the Gilder Lehrman website.

Today in Texas History

Check out what happened in Texas history --today--on the the Texas State Historical Association website.

BECOME A MEMBER

 The Harrison County Historical Museum is a member-supported organization.  We are a place for history and learning ... your membership will help us continue our work.

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MUSEUM NEWS

 THE COURTHOUSE CAT

Young Readers Local History Book Available in Museum Store

Sandra Hooker can mark off  "write book" on her retirement bucket list now that her well-researched book on Marshall's courthouse cat is published.

The children's book is based on the true story of a cat who lived in the Harrison County's 1889 courthouse.  The book follows the cat, Little Buddy, through his adventures in 1880s downtown Marshall purchasing his breakfast and meeting daily with his human friends (real people who lived in Marshall).

The book is available in the Museum's gift shop or email info@harrisoncountymuseum.org to place an order.

Softcover, 43 pages

Price:  $7.95 + tax

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FIRSTS FROM OUR HISTORY*

1836 First secretary of
             Texas Navy

Robert Potter arrived in Texas in 1835 jumping into the political and military affairs of Texas.  He was appointed secretary of the new country's navy in 1836.  Potter moved to Harrison County in 1837.  Learn more about this colorful Texan in the TSHA Handbook of Texas.

 * From "Dinstinctions of Harrison County" compiled by Inez Hatley Hughes, first executive director of the Harrison County Historical Museum