Wise History Museum

04/29/2026

Henry Duelberg salvia at the Harding-Gregg cabin.

04/29/2026

May 21. 6PM. Woody cabin. Please join us.

04/28/2026

Woody cabin. May 21. 6PM.

04/28/2026

One of our bestsellers is back in stock! The "Rumor has it God is a Texan" is restocked, along with some other great Texas-inspired gifts for the kitchen. We also offer children and pre-owned books, jewelry, coffee mugs and other great gift ideas. We are open on the historic Decatur Square on Tuesday-Saturday from 10-5. Stop by and see us and explore some history in the museum.

04/25/2026

The Chisholm Trail Antique Farm Equipment Club moved this 1907 cultivator to the Harding-Gregg cabin this week. Thanks guys !

04/25/2026

Today.

04/24/2026

All that rain has brought out the bluebonnets at the Wise History Museum. Come see our jewelry with real bluebonnet petals in them, our tumblers, coffee cups, coasters, trivets and counter savers. Our gift shop also offers lots of other treasures from local artists, books, jewelry, and Decatur mementos. You can also experience some local history in the Museum!

04/24/2026

WOODY ! May 21, 2026. 6PM. The Wise County Historical Society will meet at the Woody cabin. 1602 S. Trinity Street, Decatur, Tx. Join us for a special program featuring descendants of Sam Woody. Bring a chair and a snack.

04/21/2026

We were excited to have 6th and 7th graders from McCarroll Middle School come into the museum for a tour during their field trip today! Wise County Historical Society's President, Mary Hilliard, was available to answer any questions and show them around the museum.

04/18/2026

Get your name in the history books!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
A new Wise County History Book (Volume 4) is now being compiled!

Your family’s written history, as well as the histories of businesses, churches, and events are being accepted. History not previously published in the earlier three volumes and history since 1980 until the present is now being accepted!

Start working on your Wise County history now! History narratives must be typewritten, no more than two 8-1/2 x 11 pages in Word document (not pdf) and submitted digitally via email or USB drive to Wise County Historical Commission at [email protected], 119 N State St., Decatur, Tx 76234. Additionally, good quality (scanned or digitized) photo copies in jpg format should also be submitted in the same manner. Each photo should be named and properly described and submitted along with its history narrative. Deadline for submissions-December 31, 2027.

We are excited to work toward this new history volume and with your help, it will become a reality! Make your family a part of our written history! Any questions, email [email protected]

04/18/2026

Come get the America250 challenge coins to celebrate the 250th birthday of our great nation. They are only $15 and a great way to show your patriotism or a great gift to someone else.

04/14/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
A new Wise County History Book (Volume 4) is now being compiled!

Your family’s written history, as well as the histories of businesses, churches, and events are being accepted. History not previously published in the earlier three volumes and history since 1980 until the present is now being accepted!

Start working on your Wise County history now! History narratives must be typewritten, no more than two 8-1/2 x 11 pages in Word document (not pdf) and submitted digitally via email or USB drive to Wise County Historical Commission at [email protected], 119 N State St., Decatur, Tx 76234. Additionally, good quality (scanned or digitized) photo copies in jpg format should also be submitted in the same manner. Each photo should be named and properly described and submitted along with its history narrative. Deadline for submissions-December 31, 2027.

We are excited to work toward this new history volume and with your help, it will become a reality! Make your family a part of our written history! Any questions, email [email protected]