Stationmaster's House Museum

05/27/2026

The Quanah Parker Arrow Monument Stone Arrives To Complete The Exhibit

March 18, 2015 the Quanah Parker Arrow was installed by the Spearman Chamber of Commerce with Director Tex Kopke (photo by Gary Ellsworth)

May 27, 2026, the Stationmaster's House Museum completes the exhibit with the Arrow Sculpture.

Everyone is delighted with this glorious rain, but the marker will have to be permanently set in the near future.

Read more about the Quanah Parker Arrow Trail https://www.quanahparkertrail.com/Quanah_Parker_Trail/Arrow_List.html

05/24/2026

2026 Heritage Days Celebration
Stationmaster's House Museum silent auction and refreshments

05/24/2026

2026 Heritage Days King and Queen Kathleen Sutton and son Omar Sutton

05/23/2026

Thank you Mike and Gary for getting our American Flag flying again! God Bless America 🇺🇸

05/13/2026

The Stationmaster's House Museum will have a Surplus Auction Day at the Museum during the Heritage Days Celebration Saturday May 23

Boy Scouts will be providing refreshments for a free will donation

WHO: You!
WHAT : Stationmaster's House Museum Surplus Auction Day at the Museum (heavy items will be picked up at storage unit---MPU Please bring your own heavy lifting equipment)
WHEN: Saturday May 23 2-4 pm
WHERE: 404 Storage Unit on Vet clinic road (heavy items) and 30 S Townsend Spearman Texas

05/13/2026

Old signs
New signage

Holly Whitaker has created a new logo and artwork for the museum to use for many different applications

The renderings will be used and signs will be created by the SportZone

Stay tuned to see where these awesome signs will be placed leading to the Stationmaster's House Museum

05/13/2026

Stationmaster's House Museum Aquires Unique Exhibit

Photo of coat made of skunk skins about 1918-1919 by Tom and Walter Jones for their sister, Blanche Jones Berlin Taber.

While growing up and living on Palo Duro Creek, brothers Tom and Doc Jones were not only avid gamesman, but also generous brothers.

Recently the Stationmaster's House Museum acquired a skunk coat the two made for their sister Blanche, and soon to be on display in the Grace and Grit Room. (photos forthcoming)

Blanche (Taylor) was the Post Mistress in Gruver for 40 years
Gwenfred (Lackey)was a prolific artist who has a very large painting of The Battle of Adobe Walls hanging in Hansford County Library

The museum board is unsure what sister Gwenfred was gifted with.

Vintage skunk coats gained popularity from the 1900s through the 1940s, prized for their durability, long, glossy hair, and affordability compared to luxury furs like mink. Often marketed under disguised names like "Black Marten" or "Sable-dyed Skunk," they became a staple of practical luxury,

The US Department of Agriculture stated in 1923 that skunk fur was "intrinsically of high value" and a major component of the fur industry, with many rural families selling to large buyers like Sears, Roebuck. The pelts were often used for fur-trimmed cloth coats before being used for full fur garments.

**This skunk coat has no fragrance

04/29/2026

04/11/2026

Stationmaster’s House Museum Committee

April 14, 2026

5:30 p.m., Zulu Building

Agenda

Welcome Mike Ralston

Minutes of March 10, 2026 Meeting Denise Lewton

Treasurer’s Report Gary Ellsworth

Business:

· Signs to the South and East of Spearman; flag for Stationmaster’s House; signage on Stationmaster’s House

· Scheduling of Museum Committee members to be present at Cator Annex on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.; and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., to meet and interact with visitors in different ways. I will attach a temporary schedule to this agenda. If dates and times are not compatible with your schedules, let me know and let’s work together to get someone to take our days and times. I think it is imperative that we make the efforts to be in place if we wish to seek funds from the EDC or other entity.

· Important events related to Heritage Day on May:

Þ Reception for Heritage Day King and Queen, family members, friends, and others. Welcome and take pictures.

Þ Tours of the Museum

· Future Work Day Plans for museum buildings and grounds:

Þ Clean out basement under the north side of the Stationmaster’s House.

Þ Work on exterior of museum buildings in preparation of future work



Other Business:



· Grants and Fundraising



· Next Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 5:30 p.m., Zulu Building

May 12 June 9

July 14 August 12







· Work days: Saturday mornings from 10:00 – 2:00 (Lunch and Drink Provided)



April 18 May 16 June 23

July 18 August 15



Below is a list of days the Museum is to be open per our agreement with the Spearman Economic Development Corporation. Please sign up for days you would be available to be present at the Museum. Thank you.

Friday afternoon, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Friday, April 17: Mike Ralston Saturday, April 18

Friday, April 24 Saturday, April 25

Friday, May 1 Saturday, May 2

Friday, May 8 Saturday, May 9

Friday, May 15: Mike Ralston Saturday, May 16

Friday, May 22 Saturday, May 23

Friday, May 29 Saturday, May 30

Friday, June 5 Saturday, June 6

Friday, June 12 Saturday, June 13

Friday, June 19 Saturday, June 20

Friday, June 26: Mike Ralston Saturday, June 27

Friday, July 3 Saturday, July 4

Friday, July 10 Saturday, July 11

Friday, July 17: Mike Ralston Saturday, July 18

Friday, July 24 Saturday, July 25

Friday, August 7 Saturday, August 8

Friday, August 14 Saturday, August 15

Friday, August 21 Saturday, August 22

Friday, August 28 Saturday, August 29

01/11/2026

Stationmaster’s House Museum
January 13, 2026
5:30 p.m., Zulu Building
Agenda
Welcome Mike Ralston
Minutes of December 9, 2025 Meeting Denise Lewton
Treasurer’s Report Gary Ellsworth
Business:
• Maintenance and care of Museum buildings and grounds
• Annette Bynum will be the Committee’s contact person with vendors
• Prepare signage of making arrangements to visit museum and names/methods of contact for individuals willing to give tours of the museum upon request. (Names already on list to help in being present and helping with tours: Mike, Rick, Denise, Gina, Jerry, and Dorothy. More are welcome to join and provide these services.)
• Important events and dates in Spring (Museum’s role in events)
• Future Work Plans for museum buildings and grounds

Other Business:

• Grants, Fundraising and Activities/Events

• Next Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 5:30 p.m., Zulu Building

February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12



• Work times: Saturday mornings from 10:00 – 2:00 (Lunch and Drink Provided)

January 17 February 14
March 14
April 18