Historic Upshur Museum

Historic Upshur Museum Historic Upshur Museum - Browse from Caddo Indian artifacts through to the present Era The Historic Upshur Museum is located at 119 Simpson Street Gilmer, TX.

Located in the old post office building on the square you will find wonderful history of Upshur County! Beginning with the Caddo Indians and into the 21st Century you will find interesting and informative finds of our county, the creative accomplishments of our citizens, and the uniqueness of the area. Also, our Gift Shop features toys from the past, books and other unusual items! Ya'll come visit!

Tim Tackett visiting from Paho, Hawaii. Thank you for visiting with us!
05/24/2026

Tim Tackett visiting from Paho, Hawaii. Thank you for visiting with us!

Duvall and Deaton Family from Houston, thank you for visiting us yesterday!
05/24/2026

Duvall and Deaton Family from Houston, thank you for visiting us yesterday!

Sam Houston Exhibit all throughout the Month of May. Text 903 790-1005 to schedule groups for any day. Museum Hours: Thu...
05/11/2026

Sam Houston Exhibit all throughout the Month of May. Text 903 790-1005 to schedule groups for any day. Museum Hours: Thurs-Friday 10am -4pm and Saturday 10am -2pm.

‼️It is with regret that we inform you that the Pine Needle Basket Weaving class has been CANCELED for this Saturday but...
05/01/2026

‼️It is with regret that we inform you that the Pine Needle Basket Weaving class has been CANCELED for this Saturday but it has been rescheduled for July 18th from 9am till 3pm.

Vintage Fashion Show
04/13/2026

Vintage Fashion Show

****Update:Class for this weekend is cancelled.We'll re-schedule in July!Save the Date!Learn the Art of Pine Needle Bask...
04/11/2026

****Update:
Class for this weekend is cancelled.
We'll re-schedule in July!

Save the Date!
Learn the Art of Pine Needle Basket Weaving
with Jacqueline Bullard
May 2, 2026
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Historic Upshur Museum
119 Simpson St. Gilmer, TX

THIS WEEKEND!Accepting $20.00 donation at the door.4-11-26 @3:00 pmVintage Fashion ShowURECC Auditorium
04/02/2026

THIS WEEKEND!
Accepting $20.00 donation at the door.
4-11-26 @3:00 pm
Vintage Fashion Show
URECC Auditorium

Historic Upshur Museum Car Show (3-14-26)
03/16/2026

Historic Upshur Museum Car Show (3-14-26)

Shout out to RG Car Show Productions for organizing another successful event. A special thanks goes out to the classic ...
03/14/2026

Shout out to RG Car Show Productions for organizing another successful event. A special thanks goes out to the classic and custom car community, who once again showed up in record numbers. We look forward to seeing you all again at our next Car Show!

03/14/2026

Car Show at Gilmer Civic Center

03/14/2026

Historic Upshur Museum Car Show

Address

119 Simpson Street
Gilmer, TX
75644

Opening Hours

Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10:30am - 2pm

Telephone

(903) 843-5483

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