Historic Tyler Inc

10/06/2026

The Texas Rose Festival is next week, and our coffee table book, An Invitation to Preservation, makes the perfect commemorative gift! You can pick up your copy at Visit Tyler, Cole and Co., or at the Tyler Rose Museum gift shop. You can also arrange to pick one up from our office at 110 E. Charnwood. https://www.historictyler.org/projects/book

09/30/2026

Membership has its privileges. 🏛️

When you join Historic Tyler, you’re supporting preservation, but you’re also becoming part of a community that loves Tyler as much as you do.

Historic Tyler members receive access to special events throughout the year.

And, perhaps most importantly, you get to say:

“I’m helping preserve Tyler’s history.”

Membership levels start at just $25. Today is the last day of our Annual Membership Drive. Help us meet our goal and join or renew today! https://www.historictyler.org/membership

Photo by MGK Photography

09/29/2026

Your membership dollars go to work right here in Tyler.

When you become a Historic Tyler member, you help make possible the education, advocacy, tours, and preservation efforts that connect our community with its history.

Your support helps us keep telling the stories.

Keep opening doors.

Keep educating.

Keep advocating.

Keep celebrating the places that make Tyler special.

That’s what membership means.

Help us meet our membership goal by October 1 and join or renew today. https://www.historictyler.org/membership

Photo by MGK Photography

09/28/2026

There’s still time to become part of our annual Membership Drive.

Maybe you’ve been meaning to join or renew.

Maybe you’ve attended a Historic Tyler event and thought, “I should really become a member.”

Maybe you’ve always loved Tyler’s historic neighborhoods and beautiful old buildings.

Consider this your sign.

Your membership supports the preservation of Tyler’s history — and connects you with the people who are working to protect it.

Join Historic Tyler before September comes to an end. Membership starts at just $25. https://www.historictyler.org/membership

Photo by MKG Photography

09/27/2026

You don’t have to be a history expert or live in an old home to love Historic Tyler.

You just have to believe that the places and stories that shaped our community are worth remembering.

If you love old houses…

If you love beautiful architecture…

If you love Tyler’s history…

If you love exploring places you’ve never seen before…

If you believe our children and grandchildren deserve to know the city you call home…

Historic Tyler is for you.

Join or renew your membership to support local historic preservation. Memberships start at just $25. https://www.historictyler.org/membership

Photo by MKG Photography

09/26/2026

If these walls could talk…

They would have quite a story to tell.

The Chilton-Lipstate-Taylor House has stood in Tyler since 1888, and was home to the first native-born Texas US Senator. Those who were lucky enough to visit the home during our 2022 tour may remember the hand-painted, Italian-style fresco of the Alamo that adorns the library wall. This home is one of a kind.

Think about everything that has happened in Tyler since these walls were built.

Generations have come and gone.

Businesses have opened and closed.

Families have made memories.

And somehow, this place is still here.

That’s why preservation matters.

Help Historic Tyler protect and celebrate the stories behind the places that have shaped our community.

Become a member this September. Membership starts at just $25 and is open to everyone. https://www.historictyler.org/membership

Photo by the talented MKG Photography

09/24/2026

Historic Tyler turns 50 years old in 2027, and to celebrate that milestone, we announced a $50,000 grant to support the preservation of the Woman's Building at our Annual Meeting. We are honored to partner with the United Way of Smith County in this initiative, and invite the community to join us in supporting this community treasure.

https://tylerpaper.com/2026/09/20/historic-tyler-presents-50000-grant-to-united-way-of-smith-county-for-womens-building-restoration/

05/18/2026