Spellman Museum of Forney History

05/01/2026

May 1 is May Day—a date with deep historical roots and evolving meaning. 🌼

From ancient spring festivals celebrating renewal and fertility to the rise of the labor movement in the late 19th century, May Day has long marked both the rhythms of nature and the voices of workers calling for fair conditions. In 1886, labor activists in the United States rallied for the eight-hour workday, shaping May Day into an enduring symbol of workers’ rights around the world.

Today, May Day invites us to reflect on the past while considering how traditions—and the pursuit of fairness—continue to shape our present.

How do you think about May Day? 🌿

05/01/2026

Tears . . .

04/16/2026

Downtown Forney will be hopping this Saturday with the Wine & Arts Festival on Main St. And don't forget - only a few more days to buy tickets for a Downtown Forney goodie basket, including items from the Spellman Museum and other local businesses! Follow the qr code to purchase.

While you are downtown sipping and shopping, stop by to see us here at the museum. We have our America 250 exhibit plus Coreen Spellman artwork on display in our MPR.

04/09/2026

Come take a spin through the museum to view antique and handcrafted replica fi****ms, bayonets, and accessories on loan to the museum for several months thru about July 10. This is our contribution to the America 250 displays happening around the country. And if you missed Bill Crawley's presentation and discussion in late March don't worry - another date is penciled in for Saturday, June 27. Follow us here on fb or check our website for more details as it gets closer.

04/04/2026

It's rainy outside, but we are ready to welcome you this Saturday on Easter weekend!

03/27/2026

Join us tonight for the Forney Chamber of Commerce event Palette & Pour: An Art, Wine, & Music Stroll Through Downtown Forney! We have some Coreen Spellman artwork on display plus snacks and drinks.

03/21/2026

Happy Saturday to All! We just want to remind you that next weekend we have 2 events happening at the museum! Check them out and mark them on your calendars!

We are participating in the Forney Chamber of Commerce downtown Forney event Palette & Pour: An Art, Wine, & Musical Stroll through Downtown Forney, Friday, March 27th, beginning at 5pm and lasting until 8pm. Saturday, March 28th, we will present our FHPL board member, Bill Crawley, as he speaks about "The Weapons, Fighters, and Tactics of the American Revolution" in honor of America's 250th birthday!

03/19/2026

It's almost spring, and in the spirit of renewal we are doing some exhibit refreshes. Starting with our quilt case! Now on display is a wedding ring quilt from the Spellman family.

We're also changing out the cases in the MPR. More to come!

03/11/2026

See below for info on our last Saturday program for the art show He+She= A Legacy of One. Last chance to view!

What happens when love, legacy, entrepreneurship, and art meet in one conversation?

Join us for He + She = A Legacy of One, an inspiring Art Conversation featuring power couple Robert White and Jo Russell-White.

From corporate leadership to entrepreneurship…
From rebuilding after a house fire to building a life of faith, service, and family…

Their story is one of resilience, partnership, and purpose.

🎨 Experience powerful art
💬 Hear a meaningful conversation
🖼 Discover artwork available for purchase

Come for the conversation.
Leave inspired by the legacy.

He + She = A Legacy of One
Live Art Conversation
March 14, 2026 1:00 - 4:00pm
Limited Seating

Seats are limited.

03/04/2026

Only TWO Saturday programs left in our current art show! Join us this Saturday for a conversation with a participant in the show, artist Don O'Bannon and his wife Marva. After distinguished careers as attorneys, they now operate as artist and manager.

Saturday, March 7
1:00pm-4:00pm
Spellman Museum of Forney History
Curated by Renaissance ART Collective