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Ellis County Museum, Inc. Waxahachie, Texas This site contains historical information and links for Ellis County, its communities, and other items of local historical interest. It is constantly being updated so check back regularly for new additions and information. |
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The Ellis County Museum, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Ellis County. It was organized in 1968 by local citizens to serve as a repository for materials contributing to the historical interpretation of the county. The museum is housed in an 1889 structure located in downtown Waxahachie across the street from the Ellis County Courthouse. Museum hours are: Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday, 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Museum Membership Join the Ellis County Museum. Benefits of membership are: Museum newsletter, private previews for new exhibits, invitations to special events and lectures, exhibition announcements mailed to your home, 10% discount on gift shop items, and the general support of local history. Annual dues amounts are: Individual, $15; Family, $25; "Super" Family, $50; Patron, $100; Sponsor, $200; Advocate, $500; Benefactor (lifetime), $1000; Business/Organization, $50 -$100. Our Mission The purposes of the Ellis County Museum are (1) to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts and information on the scientific, technological, artistic, social, political, educational, natural, economic, and cultural history of Ellis County; (2) to make Museum holdings and information accessible to the public by means of publication and exhibition; (3) and to engage in and to encourage others to engage in study and educational use of Museum holdings and collections. Book Signing Event Saturday, October 24
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ellis County Museum, 201 S. College Street The authors of Ellis County's Images in America - Waxahachie, Ennis and Midlothian will gather to sign their books during the Bob Phillips Festival in downtown Waxahachie. The books in this Arcadia Publishing series are community photo history accounts. Take this opportunity to meet the authors: Kathy Eriksen - Waxahachie, Laurie J. Wilson and Peggy Rankin - Ennis, Kay Esberger - Midlothian, and add these fine local histories to your library. The proceeds from sales of the books benefit the Ellis County Museum. *** SMU Press and the Ellis County Museum are excited to announce a book signing event Saturday, October 31st 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the Ellis County Museum 201 South College Street, Waxahachie, TX for "The Wizard of Waxahachie, Paul Richards and the End of Baseball as We Knew It" by Warren Corbett
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This is the first biography dedicated to the life of baseball player, manager and Waxahachie native, Paul Richards. On October 31st, Mr. Warren Corbett will be at the Ellis County Museum to sign his publication and talk about this influential, and often controversial baseball figure. The "Wizard of Waxahachie" is a must have for baseball enthusiasts and Richards fans.
Mr. Corbett's book will be on sale for $27 including tax. Ballpark refreshments will be available for our guests and there will also be a display of Richards memorabilia. *** Brown Bag Speaker Series The Ellis County Museum restarted its Brown Bag speaker series in
September. This series features county residents speaking on local history and other topics of local interest. The event takes place the last Thursday of the month from 12 - 1 PM at the Ellis County Museum,
201 S College St. in downtown Waxahachie. October Brown Bag Ms. Marietta Allen - The Ferris Brick Company October 29th, 12 - 1 PM This informal lunch series is free and open to the public. Participants are encouraged to bring whatever they want to eat and drink during the event. This idea was originally conceived and organized by Julie Webb a number of years ago and has been re-initiated by Ms. Beth Price. *** Exhibits Paul Richards Professional Baseball Player and Manager *** "The Home Front" Ellis County in World War II ***
D-Day, 64 Years Later features various WWII artifacts ***
Doll Exhibit Organized and installed by the Waxahachie Doll Club for the Cotton Fest Disclaimer All information on this web site is accurate to the best of our knowledge. We have many contributors of information and can not historically verify all facts. If you find errors or conflicting information, please contact the webmaster so the appropriate changes can be made. Where sources of information are known, credit is given to the individual or group responsible for the research. If we have missed crediting a contributing entity, let us know and we will correct the error. Contact Information Telephone: 1-972-937-0681 FAX: 1-972-937-0681 Postal Address: P.O. Box 706, Waxahachie, Texas 75168 Street Address: 201 S. College St., Waxahachie, Texas 75165 Electronic Mail: ecmuseum@sbcglobal.net
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Special Events
The Gingerbread Trail is an annual home tour sponsored by the Ellis County Museum. Proceeds from this event play a large part in the museum's annual budget. The 2009 Trail will be the 41st year of the event. The Trail occurs on the first full weekend in June and features five historic homes, an arts & crafts festival, Ellis County Courthouse tours and other activities. Visit the Trail page for year specific information for this event.
Gingerbread Trail Arts & Crafts Show Information and Application
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