Childress County Historical Commission

01/09/2025

***POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER***

The unveiling of the Childress Army Airfield historical marker has been postponed due to inclement weather, according to Childress County Heritage Museum Director Niki Seal.

"Join us on Friday, January 17, starting at 11 a.m. at the Army Airfield site, followed by a special photo exhibit at the museum from noon to 2 p.m.," Seal said. "Don’t miss this chance to see incredible images from the Army Airfield’s history!"

01/08/2025

The Childress County Historical Commission will meet in regular session at noon Monday, Jan. 13 at the Childress Municipal Development District.

Everyone is invited to attend!

01/08/2025

Childress County Heritage Museum will be hosting a special dedication at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, unveiling a new historic marker honoring the Childress Army Airfield, a former World War II military airfield, located 4.8 miles west of Childress, which operated as a Bombardier training school for the United States Army Air Forces from 1942-1945.

"This marker commemorates the rich history of the Childress Army Airfield and its impact on our region during a pivotal time in our nation's history," Childress County Heritage Museum Director Niki Seal said. "The unveiling is a tribute to the men and women whose contributions shaped our community and the nation."

Following the dedication, attendees are invited to gather at the museum for light refreshments from noon-2 p.m.

In the case of inclement weather, the event will be hosted at the museum from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

"Come celebrate this exciting moment of preserving and honoring our shared history," Seal said. "We’d love to see you there!"

12/30/2024

Join our team! 📣

At the Childress County Historical Commission, we're always accepting new board members. So, if you've been thinking about joining, 2025 is the perfect time to do so!

To join, email Secretary Elizabeth Tanner at [email protected] today, and include your name, phone number and email address.

We can't wait to have you on our team!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone! 🎄🎅🏼

07/29/2024

If you didn't have time to vote in our poll yesterday, we're asking for your opinion in the comments below!

October is Texas Archeology Month, a celebration of history and heritage through the lens of archeology, and Childress County Historical Commission wants to celebrate it with you.

Childress County Historical Commission is looking at the possibility of hosting Dig Day, an event where guests get the chance to unearth archaeological finds at a local site. Items will then be dated and donated to a state archaeological museum or the local museum. Registration for the two-day event would be $50.

If this is something enough people are interested in, Childress County Historical Commission would love to host the event!

So, is this something you would be interested in? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

07/07/2024

Thank you to everyone who made the Childress County Historical Commission's first-ever Co****le Tournament a success! Whether you entered the tournament, cheered on the players from the sidelines or even threw a few practice bags with family and friends, we thank you for coming out and supporting us this afternoon.

Also, we want to give a hand to the winning team, Game of Throws, including Jeremy Black and Athen Black! Everyone played amazing today.

First Place: Game of Throws - Jeremy Black and Athen Black
Second Place: Moneybags - Joe Torres and Matthew Torres
Third Place: The Okies - Robbie Garrett and Jasper Henderson
Fourth Place: Corndawgs - Daniel Hernandez and Shelly Preston

07/03/2024

Don't forget! Today is the deadline to enter the Childress County Historical Commission Co****le Tournament.

The tournament will take place during the Palace Block Party Saturday, July 6 in downtown Childress.

Entry is $20 per team. Entry forms are available at Preston Insurnace Agency and The Red River Sun.

We hope to see you there!

06/29/2024