Smith County Historical Society

Smith County Historical Society We are proudly a nonprofit under Section 501(c)3

The Smith County Historical Society aims to preserve and share the history of Smith County, Texas, by collecting, displaying, and safeguarding data, records, properties, and other items related to its past.

A special thank you to our generous sponsors for making tomorrow’s History of Sports in Smith County program possible! W...
09/02/2026

A special thank you to our generous sponsors for making tomorrow’s History of Sports in Smith County program possible! We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening.

Inventory update! Missing a yearbook in your collection? SCHS may have the copy you need! Yearbooks are $10 each. Pickup...
08/19/2026

Inventory update!

Missing a yearbook in your collection? SCHS may have the copy you need! Yearbooks are $10 each. Pickup at 125 S. College Ave., Tuesday-Friday from 10am-3pm. On sale until 9/1/26. All proceeds support our mission of saving and sharing the history of Smith County, Texas.

Missing a yearbook in your collection? SCHS may have the copy you need! Yearbooks are $10 each. Pickup at 125 S. College...
08/11/2026

Missing a yearbook in your collection? SCHS may have the copy you need! Yearbooks are $10 each. Pickup at 125 S. College Ave., Tuesday-Friday from 10am-3pm. All proceeds support our mission of saving and sharing the history of Smith County, Texas.

What do Friday night lights, championship teams, hometown heroes, and unforgettable moments all have in common? They're ...
07/30/2026

What do Friday night lights, championship teams, hometown heroes, and unforgettable moments all have in common? They're part of Smith County's incredible sports history—and we're bringing those stories back to life for one special evening!

Join the Smith County Historical Society for Reminiscing: A History of Sports in Smith County, a celebration of the athletes, coaches, teams, and memories that have inspired generations across East Texas.

We're honored to welcome Local Legend Bill Coates, longtime KTBB 97.5FM Sports Director and host of Sportstalk, as our emcee. With more than 40 years of broadcasting experience covering everything from local high school football to the Dallas Mavericks, TCU, SMU, and countless East Texas sporting events, Bill will help guide us through an evening filled with stories, nostalgia, and community pride.

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Mayfair Building
415 Fair Park Dr.
Tyler, TX 75702

The Evening Includes:

🎤 Emcee: Local Legend Bill Coates
🔨 Silent Auction
🏈 Sports Memorabilia & More

Whether you played the game, coached from the sidelines, cheered from the stands, or simply love the rich history of Smith County, this is an evening you won't want to miss.

📧 RSVP: [email protected]
🌐 Learn More: www.schstx.org
📞 Questions? (903) 592-5993

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Smith County Historical Society! 🇺🇸We will be closed on Saturday, July 4th so our staff an...
07/03/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Smith County Historical Society! 🇺🇸

We will be closed on Saturday, July 4th so our staff and volunteers can celebrate with family and friends. We'll be back to preserving and sharing our county's history on our next regular business day!
Wishing you a safe, happy, and history-filled Independence Day. Enjoy the fireworks, the good company, and the freedom we celebrate today! ❤️🤍💙

We invite you to contribute to our 2026 edition of the Chronicles and play a vital role in preserving Smith County histo...
06/30/2026

We invite you to contribute to our 2026 edition of the Chronicles and play a vital role in preserving Smith County history.

Whether you are an experienced researcher or simply passionate about local history, we believe your voice has a place in this publication. If you are interested in sharing your work or contributing a piece, please contact Vicki Betts at [email protected].

Mark your calendars!Join us as Retired Sheriff J. B. Smith walks us through the colorful and interesting history of our ...
06/02/2026

Mark your calendars!

Join us as Retired Sheriff J. B. Smith walks us through the colorful and interesting history of our great Smith County Courthouse while cooling down with an old-fashioned ice cream sundaes or even a root beer float. We invite the entire family to join in on this historic event!

📍 Smith County Courthouse
📅 June 18, 2026
🕕 Reception at 6:00 PM

Kindly RSVP to [email protected]

05/28/2026

Good morning everyone! A WONDERFUL event is coming up at the HAMM on July 4th! The Warbird Expo!!

You may scan the code in the image and, we will add a comment with the link to the website for tickets.

05/12/2026

A Tyler neighborhood that began as open land after World War II is now nationally recognized for its place in our city’s history. Join us tomorrow (May 11) at 5:30 p.m. at Pollard Park as we recognize the Pollard Historic District and the homes, streets, and people that helped shape this chapter of Tyler’s growth. Learn more at https://ow.ly/ugLO50YUHNH.

Thank you.Because of your generosity on East Texas Giving Day, we are able to continue building momentum at the Smith Co...
04/29/2026

Thank you.

Because of your generosity on East Texas Giving Day, we are able to continue building momentum at the Smith County Historical Society.

Your support allows us to care for our historic Carnegie Library building, protect and digitize our archives, and expand programs that bring local history to life.

We are grateful for each and every gift and for a community that believes this work matters.

Thank you for being part of this.

Address

125 S College Avenue
Tyler, TX
75702

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+19035925993

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