Friends of the Jericho Legacy Foundation

05/06/2026

Because of YOU… we are getting to work.

Tomorrow we head out to start picking up supplies and materials for the first phase of preserving the historic Jericho Motor Courts on Route 66.

What started as a birthday fundraiser has already turned into real momentum.

Thank you to every person who donated, shared a post, sent encouragement, or reached out wanting to help. Y’all are the reason this project is moving forward.

Now you’re going to start seeing the work happen.

You’ll see materials being purchased.
You’ll see cleanup and stabilization begin.
You’ll see this old piece of Route 66 history start coming back to life.

We are also looking for volunteers who want to be part of the build and restoration process. If you would like to help, send us a message and watch for upcoming volunteer build days.

We are still accepting donations and every board adopted helps move this project forward one step at a time.

This is bigger than buildings.
This is about preserving history, stories, and legacy.

Let’s save Jericho.

03/26/2026

Hey y'all! We are 10 minutes away from the live Jericho Gap briefing. Grab your coffee and hop on the call to see what we are working on for the Route 66 Centennial.

We’ll be sharing the legendary history of the 1911 Motor Courts and giving you my traveler survival checklist so you're ready for the Mother Road.

No need to download any app, just click the link below😊

See you in 10 minutes:
https://teams.live.com/meet/9330012813284?p=1xnoChHMD2VPEGL93D

03/18/2026

We want to take a moment to share what this page is about and the work we are beginning in Jericho.

Out in Jericho, Texas, along Route 66, sits the old Jericho Motor Courts. These structures have been here for generations and are part of the history of the Jericho Gap and the early days of travel across the Panhandle.

Over time, weather and neglect have taken their toll. Roofs are failing and parts of the buildings are exposed. Without action, this piece of history will be lost.

Through the Jericho Legacy Foundation, we are beginning the work to stabilize and preserve what we can.

Our goal is simple
Preserve what we can
Honor the history
And pass it on to the next generation

Yesterday, we quietly started sharing this effort and saw an incredible response.

Because of that support
10 boards were adopted on the first day

That tells us this matters

If you would like to be part of this effort, you can adopt a board for $66 and be part of the restoration.

There are also opportunities to support at higher levels for those who feel called to do so.

The donation link is in the comments.

Thank you for being here and for supporting the Jericho Legacy Foundation and the work we are doing together.

12/02/2025

Set your sights on Old 66 Texas

www.thejerichogap.com

Tucked away on Old Route 66, the Jericho Gap is more than a stop, it’s an experience. Explore the remnants of a once-busy highway town, hear the legends that shaped the Panhandle, and feel the magic of a place that refuses to disappear.

Experience our Ghost Town Tours at
👉www.jerichogap.com

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, we invite you to help keep the story of Jericho, Texas alive for generations to come.

The Jericho Legacy Foundation is a small, volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to preserving the history and cultural heritage of the old Township of Jericho, a once-thriving Panhandle community that has all but vanished from the map. Through archival research, oral-history collection, landmark restoration, educational programs, and sustainable-agriculture initiatives on the original townsite, we are making sure the lessons, faith, and grit of Jericho’s pioneers continue to speak to our children and grandchildren.

We aren’t part of any big Giving Tuesday campaign or matching-grant program this year, but every gift, no matter the size, goes directly toward saving photographs, recording the memories of the last living residents, maintaining the old cemetery, reprinting out-of-print Jericho histories for schools, and planting demonstration crops that show how families once fed themselves on this land.

If the idea of a forgotten Texas town finding its voice again moves you, would you consider a Giving Tuesday gift to the Jericho Legacy Foundation today?

You can donate securely at: https://square.link/u/7Xt15HBe?src=sheet

Thank you for helping us prove that even the smallest places deserve to be remembered.

09/25/2025

The Jericho Legacy Foundation presents: Mrs. Bromley’s Cookbook!
Straight from the heart of the Panhandle — filled with her famous cinnamon rolls and memories from days gone by.

***Limited quantities on hand

Don’t lollygag — come snag yours before they ride off into the sunset.

08/20/2025

YESSSSSS

07/15/2025

We had the honor of meeting with the incredible Wade Porter from Amarillo National Bank — a family-rooted institution that’s been baking history into Amarillo for over 100 years! 🏦💛

From their legacy to ours, we are beyond grateful for ANB’s support in helping preserve Mrs. Bromley’s historic cookbook — a treasure from Jericho’s past now shared with future generations. 📖🌾

To everyone who’s purchased a book, shared a kind word, or stood by us on this journey — THANK YOU. Your support means the world.

📚 Stay tuned… we’ve got more stories, surprises, and sweet bits of Texas history to share soon!

06/23/2025

✨ Come see us at the Saints’ Roost Celebration in Clarendon on July 5th✨
We’re bringing Mrs. Bromley’s Cook Book — a slice of Texas Panhandle history, lovingly reprinted and ready to share with a new generation.

📍 Find us at the vendor fair - Donley County Courthouse
📖 $35 per book — all proceeds support the Jericho Legacy Foundation and historical preservation efforts

❤️ Huge thanks to our community, print supporters, and sponsors who made this possible. See you there!!

05/03/2025

Step back in time for a SWEET Sunday treat!
The Jericho Legacy Foundation is headed to Clarendon for a one-day pop-up you won’t want to miss!

Join us Sunday, May 4th from 3–5 PM at the nostalgic Stocking Ice Cream Parlor—where the root beer floats are cold and the stories are rich.
We’re bringing along a true Panhandle treasure:
Mrs. Bromley’s Cookbook – just $35
(Filled with heritage recipes once served in her historic dining room!)

WHERE:
Stocking Ice Cream Parlor
116 Kearney St., Clarendon, TX

Come for the ice cream… leave with a slice of Texas history.
Catch us while you can!