Hopkins County Heritage Park

News & What's New
at the Heritage Park

HOPKINS COUNTY MUSEUM AND HERITAGE PARK
416 North Jackson Street Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
(903) 885-2387 www.hopkinscountymuseum.org
Quarterly Newsletter: September, 2006

It's time to bring you up-to-date on all the happenings at the Park & Museum. Have you seen or heard about the restoration of the 1929 Fire Truck? Thanks to volunteers and contributors such as you, we were able to restore the truck. It is now bright red, highly polished and operational. It will make its public debut at the September 9th Fall Festival Parade. Max Bradford is to be commended for the excellent restoration and he will be the driver in the parade. You will not want to miss the Parade, as this showpiece will amaze you. Of course, the Parade kicks off the annual Fall Festival Activities and wets our appetite for the Hopkins County Stew. Be sure and stop by our Stew Pot and enjoy the stew and campsite sponsored by the Historical Society.

Much work has been in progress at the Park in spite of the tremendous heat. Keeping the Buildings and Grounds maintained is a major undertaking and we thank you for volunteering to assist when you can. When you visit the Park, note the recent changes. A concrete slab has been poured to place all our antique farm equipment on. Looks great and we thank Verdon Graves for his special work effort. Furniture donated by Dr. Longino is now in place in the Doctor and Dental office at the Park. Plans are underway for a building to house the restored fire truck. Contributions are needed to help fund the building. If you wish to donate directly to the Fire Truck fund, just place that note on your check or envelop and we will see that it goes to that project. If you are especially interested in a particular building or project and wish to donate money to that project just so note it on your contribution.
Have you noticed the Band Stand & Gazebo at the Park along with the improved walkway? The area now accommodates our performers needs and gives the audience a good view of all the activities. You will want to join us on Indian Summer Day, October 7, 2006 from 9:00am to 4:00 PM. Native American Dancers, Civil War Enactors, and wonderful musical groups will be there to entertain you, and of course, the archeology dig pit, tin punch, candle dipping and such for the youngsters. Interpreters in period dress will demonstrate butter churning, soap making, blacksmithing and the gristmill operation. . Quilts will also be on display. If this doesn't entice you, the Dutch oven cooking will and you can enjoy the cooked meals by purchasing a set up for all the good food. Of course, drinks and other foods may be purchased from the food tent. Admission is $2.00. Children under 12 are free. Be sure and join us at the Park and bring along all your friends. Your support is appreciated.

Upcoming Events:
---Indian Summer Days-October 7, 2006 9:00AM-4:00PM ---Fall Festival Parade--September 9, 2006
---Hopkins County Stew & Festival---September 16, 2006
---Christmas in Heritage Park---November 25 & December 1,2006
Christmas in the Park is an after dark Victorian celebration of Christmas. Special lighting displays, live entertainment free refreshments and Santa are some of the things that make the grounds of the 12 acre park come to life after dark. You will want to join us for this wonderful experience each year. Admission is $2 dollars. Children under 12 are admitted free.

If you visited the Folk Festival on May 13,2006 you know it was a great success. We enjoyed seeing many visitors at the Park enjoying the various activities, too many to name and I might overlook someone. So, in May 2007, come out to the Park and enjoy.
We will have new and exciting activities for you and we expect the Dutch Oven Cook off to be a big success. Want some recipes for Dutch oven cooking? Rick Wilson, will have hot off the press, a Dutch oven cookbook. You will want to purchase your copy and join in the fun and education of Dutch oven cooking. Nothing tastes better than Dutch oven cooking! Oops, maybe Hopkins County Stew too! On the cookbook., If you are out of town and unable to attend the Indian Summer Days, just let us know if you would like to purchase a Cookbook and we will mail one to you. Contact the Museum, Tuesday thru Saturday, from 1 0:00AM to 2:00 PM at 903 885-2387 or mail in your request and we will be happy to assist you.
We encourage membership in the Hopkins County Historical Society and are hopeful you will continue to support us. The membership form is listed below. Annual dues are due in January each year. If you did not join this year and wish to join now, we will discount your dues for the remainder of the year by 50%. Just mail in the form or drop by the Museum. We would enjoy seeing you.
To Schedule weddings, reunions, picnics, school tours, etc. in Heritage Park- Call President Joyce Bateman 903 945-3308
To volunteer to assist in the Museum, contact Sylvia Martin at 903 885-2486. The museum has a wonderful collection of historical items and you would enjoy showing our visitors this historical museum.
Remember: Our monthly Historical Society Meeting is held each 4 th Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Chapel in the Park. We welcome visitors and encourage membership. Let us hear from you. We hope
to see at our meetings and annual events.
Newsletter editor & Secretary: Jan Morrison Directors 2006: Joyce Bateman, Fran Beers, Jerry Gillem, Bill Glover, Verdon Graves, H. P. Hosey, Lucy McCorkle, Sylvia Martin, Jan Morrison, Barbara Shelton, Rick Wilson

News & What's New at the Heritage Park HOPKINS COUNTY MUSEUM AND HERITAGE PARK 416 North Jackson Street Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 (903) 885-2387 www.hopkinscountymuseum.org Quarterly Newsletter: September, 2006 It's time to bring you up-to-date on all the happenings at the Park & Museum. Have you seen or heard about the restoration of the 1929 Fire Truck? Thanks to volunteers and contributors such as you, we were able to restore the truck. It is now bright red, highly polished and operational. It will make its public debut at the September 9th Fall Festival Parade. Max Bradford is to be commended for the excellent restoration and he will be the driver in the parade. You will not want to miss the Parade, as this showpiece will amaze you. Of course, the Parade kicks off the annual Fall Festival Activities and wets our appetite for the Hopkins County Stew. Be sure and stop by our Stew Pot and enjoy the stew and campsite sponsored by the Historical Society. Much work has been in progress at the Park in spite of the tremendous heat. Keeping the Buildings and Grounds maintained is a major undertaking and we thank you for volunteering to assist when you can. When you visit the Park, note the recent changes. A concrete slab has been poured to place all our antique farm equipment on. Looks great and we thank Verdon Graves for his special work effort. Furniture donated by Dr. Longino is now in place in the Doctor and Dental office at the Park. Plans are underway for a building to house the restored fire truck. Contributions are needed to help fund the building. If you wish to donate directly to the Fire Truck fund, just place that note on your check or envelop and we will see that it goes to that project. If you are especially interested in a particular building or project and wish to donate money to that project just so note it on your contribution. Have you noticed the Band Stand & Gazebo at the Park along with the improved walkway? The area now accommodates our performers needs and gives the audience a good view of all the activities. You will want to join us on Indian Summer Day, October 7, 2006 from 9:00am to 4:00 PM. Native American Dancers, Civil War Enactors, and wonderful musical groups will be there to entertain you, and of course, the archeology dig pit, tin punch, candle dipping and such for the youngsters. Interpreters in period dress will demonstrate butter churning, soap making, blacksmithing and the gristmill operation. . Quilts will also be on display. If this doesn't entice you, the Dutch oven cooking will and you can enjoy the cooked meals by purchasing a set up for all the good food. Of course, drinks and other foods may be purchased from the food tent. Admission is $2.00. Children under 12 are free. Be sure and join us at the Park and bring along all your friends. Your support is appreciated. Upcoming Events: ---Indian Summer Days-October 7, 2006 9:00AM-4:00PM ---Fall Festival Parade--September 9, 2006 ---Hopkins County Stew & Festival---September 16, 2006 ---Christmas in Heritage Park---November 25 & December 1,2006 Christmas in the Park is an after dark Victorian celebration of Christmas. Special lighting displays, live entertainment free refreshments and Santa are some of the things that make the grounds of the 12 acre park come to life after dark. You will want to join us for this wonderful experience each year. Admission is $2 dollars. Children under 12 are admitted free. If you visited the Folk Festival on May 13,2006 you know it was a great success. We enjoyed seeing many visitors at the Park enjoying the various activities, too many to name and I might overlook someone. So, in May 2007, come out to the Park and enjoy. We will have new and exciting activities for you and we expect the Dutch Oven Cook off to be a big success. Want some recipes for Dutch oven cooking? Rick Wilson, will have hot off the press, a Dutch oven cookbook. You will want to purchase your copy and join in the fun and education of Dutch oven cooking. Nothing tastes better than Dutch oven cooking! Oops, maybe Hopkins County Stew too! On the cookbook., If you are out of town and unable to attend the Indian Summer Days, just let us know if you would like to purchase a Cookbook and we will mail one to you. Contact the Museum, Tuesday thru Saturday, from 1 0:00AM to 2:00 PM at 903 885-2387 or mail in your request and we will be happy to assist you. We encourage membership in the Hopkins County Historical Society and are hopeful you will continue to support us. The membership form is listed below. Annual dues are due in January each year. If you did not join this year and wish to join now, we will discount your dues for the remainder of the year by 50%. Just mail in the form or drop by the Museum. We would enjoy seeing you. To Schedule weddings, reunions, picnics, school tours, etc. in Heritage Park- Call President Joyce Bateman 903 945-3308 To volunteer to assist in the Museum, contact Sylvia Martin at 903 885-2486. The museum has a wonderful collection of historical items and you would enjoy showing our visitors this historical museum. Remember: Our monthly Historical Society Meeting is held each 4 th Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Chapel in the Park. We welcome visitors and encourage membership. Let us hear from you. We hope to see at our meetings and annual events. Newsletter editor & Secretary: Jan Morrison Directors 2006: Joyce Bateman, Fran Beers, Jerry Gillem, Bill Glover, Verdon Graves, H. P. Hosey, Lucy McCorkle, Sylvia Martin, Jan Morrison, Barbara Shelton, Rick Wilson

Hopkins County Museum and Heritage Park 416 North Jackson Street Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 (903) 885-2387