Hopkins County Museum

Halloween Spook House
2024-10-25 19:00 - 2024-10-26 22:00 UTC

Indian Summer Days and Dutch Oven Cookoff
2024-10-05 09:00 - 14:00
In the early morning before our Indian Summer Days start ramping up, there will be many competitors cooking for the win. The smoke will be wafting through the village and the smells teasing all of us for hours before we can partake. The village will come alive with all the buildings open and hosts dressed in costumes welcoming all to step back in time. Come join us for a fun day.

Joint Meeting of the Genealogy Society and Hopkins County Museum and Historical Society
2024-08-22 18:30 - 19:30

Garage Sale
2024-07-20 08:00 - 17:00

Membership Meeting with Phil Williams
2024-06-27 18:30
Phil Williams will be talking about his Wine Vineyard. He is the owner of Phinesse Winery. He will present the whole process of making wine. We will be meeting at 6:30. Please, come and join us.

Family Reunion
2024-06-08

Wedding
2024-06-01, 2024-03-02, 2024-02-24

Members' Meeting
2024-05-23 18:30 - 19:30
One of our Hopkins County Extension Agents, Mario Villarino-Gutierrez, will be speaking and bringing Master Gardeners with him. All are welcome.

Brunch and Style Show
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00
There will be a style show of period dresses which represents a Historical Lady from Hopkins County. The brunch always has an amazing spread of fruit, cheeses, and dessert.

Members' Meeting
2024-04-25 18:30 - 19:30

Dutch Oven Cooking Classes
2024-04-20 08:00 - 12:00
This event is open to anyone interested in learning the skills of cooking over an open fire. The students will cut up and mix all ingredients before putting them in the pot to cook. The smells are intoxicating as the dishes cook slowly. It is $20. per person. There will be door prizes. Please, contact Rick Wilson at 903-335-2752 to sign up for the class.

Eclipse Weekend at the Park
2024-04-06 10:00 - 2024-04-08 16:00
Heritage Park will be open the weekend of the eclipse!
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10am-4pm. Most of the buildings will be open with hosts in period clothing to inform you about the park and it’s history. The entrance for adults is $10 and for children it is $5.
Sunday, April 7, 2024, 1pm-4pm. The buildings will be open with hosts as well. The entrance for adults is $10 and for children it is $5.
Monday, April 8, 2024, 9am-2pm. The parking will be $20. None of the historic buildings will be open. You will have access to a concession stand inside the park. They will be serving pop corn, hot dogs, and drinks for a fee. The restrooms will also be available with the purchase of the parking space.

Membership Meeting and Stew Social
2024-03-28 18:30 - 20:00
We will be meeting our usual third Thursday of the month, BUT this time we will be eating instead of just meeting! Rick Wilson will be cooking up his stew recipe. I am sure that we will also have some sides and desserts as well.
If you are not a current member or you have not ever been a member of the Historical Society, we want you to come and be a part. This would be a great time to come and meet other members and have a look around the park.
See you there!

Members Meeting
2024-02-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Winnifred Building, 416 Jackson St. N, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482, United States
Tammi Reardon will be presenting a program on “Terrific Tuesday.”

Christmas in Heritage Park Day 2
2023-12-02 17:30 - 20:30
Each year we open the Historical Park to visitors of our Christmas in the Park. The event begins at sunset and last for three hours. While in the park, visitors can enjoy a spectacle of lights, strolling carolers, musicians, a live nativity scene and Santa Clause. Free hot cocoa, coffee, punch, cookies and other goodies are served in various building o the grounds. Most of the historic buildings are open, with volunteers dressed in period costumes to help give the feeling so stepping into the past. The festival will run from 6 pm to 9 pm. The $3 admission ticket is eligible for one of our many door prizes to be given away, compliments of local business owners.
The blacksmith shop is alive with the glow of metal and the sparks of burning coal as the blacksmith demonstrates his trade. The general store is filled with turn of the century items and is warmed by a wood stove to warm chilly visitors. Christmas decorations, some handmade, will be for sale there. A cozy one room log house is warmed by fireplace with someone serving warm treats. The chapel is alive with the sounds live Christmas music. The Atkins House has a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with hostesses serving punch and cookies. There, visitors can hear a dulcimer and violins playing Christmas music. In the Smith Greg House the children can tell Santa what they want him to bring them, and enjoy a drink of hot cocoa. Peanuts and popcorn are also available at the railroad building. Come join in the fun as you step back in time to enjoy the start of the Christmas season.

Christmas in Heritage Park Day 1
2023-11-25 17:30 - 20:30

John Chester 19th Annual Dutch Oven Cook-off
2023-10-07 08:00 - 17:00

Annual Garage Sale Day 2
2023-07-15 08:00 - 12:00

Annual Garage Sale Day 1
2023-07-14 08:00 - 17:00
