Hale County Historical Commission

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The Hale County Historical Commission’s mission is to protect and preserve Hale County’s historic and prehistoric resources for the use, education, enjoyment, and economic benefit of present and future generations.

Congratulations to your Hale County Historical Commission...
06/05/2026

Congratulations to your Hale County Historical Commission...

Distinguished Service AwardsThe Texas Historical Commission (THC) established the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) to recognize above average County Historical Commission (CHC) preservation efforts and promote CHC accomplishments to the public. DSAs are determined by responses provided on CHC annua...

06/02/2026
05/31/2026
05/29/2026

Visit the Unger Library to check out the Hale County Historical Commission "America 250" display.

Susan Barkley leads the 'Echoes of Hale County' for the HCHC. Glenda Lancaster assists. Together, they do a great job br...
05/26/2026

Susan Barkley leads the 'Echoes of Hale County' for the HCHC. Glenda Lancaster assists. Together, they do a great job bringing the educational history of Hale County to the Unger Library display cases. Stop by now through July to celebrate America's 250th in the Hale County way!

05/25/2026

We are 2 months away from Camp Cattalo Family Summer Camp, a three-day camp that brings the Texas frontier to life! We invite people of all ages to attend, because history and fun are for everyone!

Native American Day -Tuesday, July 21st, 9 am - 12 pm

Learn about the Lord of the Plains—the Comanche, a tribe that built an empire based on horses and bison. Activities include: Bison One Stop Shop, Crafts, and Prickly Pear Jam with Biscuits!

Life on the Cattle Trail - Wednesday, July 22nd, 9 am - 12 pm

Why is the Longhorn so important to Texas? Look to ranchers like Charles Goodnight, who blazed trails to take this iconic cattle West and made a fortune. Activities include: Survive a Cattle Drive, Cowboy Hot Chocolate (and Coffee) with Pete the Chuckwagon, Make Your Own Hard Tack, and Storytime in Mr. Goodnight’s Den.

Pioneer Women on the Homestead - Thursday, July 23rd, 9 am - 12 pm

It was women who built the communities on the Texas Frontier, from Mary Ann Goodnight to Frenchy McCormick; they used their hearts and minds to build the West. Activities include: Build a Dugout, Make Butter— the Pioneer Way, and Pioneer Parlor Games.

We invite people of all ages to attend, because history and fun are for everyone! Each day will end with a picnic on the Goodnight Lawn, so bring a sack lunch! Children are $5.00 per day attended, and adults are $10.00 per day attended. We ask that any child under 18 attend with an adult.

Sign up by clicking the link below or call 806-205-2607!

https://thc.jotform.com/260475540577968

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111 West 6th Street (79072) Box 1282 (79073)
Plainview, TX
79072

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