Lancaster (TX) Historical Society

03/15/2026

Please plan to attend this informative meeting.

01/19/2026

08/14/2023

We invite all to attend this very informative presentation by David Preziosi, Executive Director of Texas Historical Foundation. Lancaster is a unique community with much history and character that attracts tourists and residents.

06/24/2023

Please plan to attend this very informative meeting.
The location for the Lancaster Historical Society meeting has been changed to the Gymnasium in the Lancaster ISD Administration building at 422 S. Centre Ave. The entrance for the meeting is on the side parking lot used for the MKT Train Depot & Rose Garden.
We want to make sure we have enough seating for everyone in an air conditioned environment. We will have an audio system to ensure everyone will be able to hear our speaker, Beverly Abell.
Looking forward to seeing you at the meeting Sunday.

04/22/2023

Sunday, April 16th the Lancaster Historical Society hosted a presentation about new businesses on our Town Square. Seventy interested citizens attended the event and were treated to Wine samples from Michaela Rambler of Stewarding Spaces, Julie Denton from Saviana Winery, Hannah Kirst brought bakery samples from Kyoto Brew, and fresh juice samples from Monica with Just Juice. The current anchor businesses were acknowledged and thanked for their tenacity and contribution to the square and our community. Current business owners present were recognized and given an opportunity.to share their information with the attendees.

08/21/2021

P. O. Box 173  Lancaster, Texas 75146
Lancaster Historical Society Meeting

Sending out a friendly reminder

August 22nd at 3 p.m., the Lancaster Historical Society will hold its first meeting since the pandemic at the Historic MKT Depot, 225 E. Pecan St. The meeting is open to the public.

Mr. Rollin Phipps, who taught history at the University of Texas at Arlington, will speak about the Impact of Railroads on the Economy of Texas.
Mr. Phipps is a curator of a local train museum and has done extensive research on Texas Railroads (and stations). This program will highlight the impact of major rail companies and demonstrate how they created our larger cities. Along with the discussion, there will be a display of railroad memorabilia.

Masks are required to be worn in the building. Depending on the attendance numbers the meeting may be held outside under the tree in the Rose Garden to allow social distancing.
For additional information please call Dee at 214-938-9476 or Carol at 214 957 9666.

08/08/2021

P. O. Box 173  Lancaster, Texas 75146
Lancaster Historical Society Meeting

August 22nd at 3 p.m., the Lancaster Historical Society will hold its first meeting since the pandemic at the Historic MKT Depot, 225 E. Pecan St. The meeting is open to the public.

Mr. Rollin Phipps, who taught history at the University of Texas at Arlington, will speak about the Impact of Railroads on the Economy of Texas.
Mr. Phipps is a curator of a local train museum and has done extensive research on Texas Railroads (and stations). This program will highlight the impact of major rail companies and demonstrate how they created our larger cities. Along with the discussion, there will be a display of railroad memorabilia.

Masks are required to be worn in the building. Depending on the attendance numbers the meeting may be held outside under the tree in the Rose Garden to allow social distancing.
For additional information please call Dee at 214-938-9476 or Carol at 214 957 9666.

04/04/2021

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