Grapevine Historical Museum

05/08/2026

04/27/2026

HIGH-WIRE PERFORMANCES ACROSS HISTORIC MAIN STREET -

Get ready for three days of family fun, festival flavors, and unforgettable entertainment at the 42nd Annual Main Street Fest presented by Bank of the West, which will include high-wire performances across Historic Main Street! They will coincide with the Golden Jubilee celebrations to commemorate Mayor William D. Tate’s 50 YEARS OF SERVICE to Grapevine citizens.

Visit Grapevine to see high-wire performers, Antigravity Art, recreate a historic moment from 1914, when Will Taylor, known as “Bill the Movie Man,” staged a high-wire walk across Grapevine's Main Street. The local theatre owner promoted the stunt in the Grapevine Sun newspaper with bold, Hollywood-style flair, promising that during Trades Day on Saturday, May 9, 1914, he would walk, crawl, or even swim across a tight wire from one of the destination’s tallest buildings.

The spectacle was designed to draw attention to his business, Taylor’s Theatre. The following week, the Sun’s editor confirmed the feat was a success, and they later published a grainy photograph that offered a faint glimpse into the moment.

During the 42nd Main Street Fest, there will be six high-wire performances between Grapevine City Hall and The Wallis Hotel (Messina Hof Winery).

- Saturday, May 16 | 11:30am during the Golden Jubilee Public Art Dedication at 11am, 3:30 & 6:30pm

- Sunday, May 17 | 11:30am, 2:30 & 4:30pm

In addition to these performances, enjoy live music on three stages throughout the weekend, including at the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Main Stage, which will feature headliners LimeLight on Friday, May 15, and country star Jack Ingram on Saturday, May 16.

The 42nd Annual Main Street Fest takes place May 15, 16, and 17, 2026, on Historic Main Street in Grapevine. Purchase your tickets today for Main Street Fest at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. There is free entry on Friday, May 15, before 5pm and on Sunday, May 17, before 1:30pm.

04/27/2026

Join us April 27 at The Vine in Grapevine!

04/27/2026

Here is the link to the recent presentation from March: "Mabel Gilbert: North Texas Pioneer" with Deb Cornelius. Reminder: if you missed a meeting, it can be viewed on YouTube. Since October 2021, videos have been added monthly.

Grapevine Historical Society March 23, 2026: "Mabel Gilbert: North Texas Pioneer" with Deb Cornelius

03/01/2026

03/01/2026

In case you missed it, or would like to see it again, here is a link to last week's presentation with our guest, Dave Lieber. Reminder: Since October 2021, videos of past meetings have been added monthly on YouTube.

Local author and newspaper columnist Dave Lieber delivered a highly entertaining talk on a fascinating subject - legendary 1960s Cowboys quarterback Don Mere...

03/01/2026

Here is the link to the October 27th program with Scott Blackerby of the Leonard Preservation League,
If you’ve missed any past meetings, they are available on YouTube. You can catch up, re-watch, or share our history with others.

For October's GHS meeting we were treated to a fascinating look at the small Northeast Texas town of Leonard, presented by an engaging speaker with the Leona...

02/24/2026

A brand-new event is riding into town just in time for Texas Independence Day 🤠🌟 and it’s shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss. Head over to Peace Plaza on February 28th from 11am–8pm for a full day of Texas-sized fun right in front of Harvest Hall.

We’re talking a chili cookoff that’s bringing the heat (relocated from AJ’s on Main)🔥, a cobbler contest serving up sweet Southern goodness, live entertainment, and plenty of family-friendly activities to keep everyone smiling all day long. Whether you come hungry, competitive, or just ready to soak up some Texas pride, there’s something for everyone.

Even better? This event benefits the Grapevine Shield Foundation, so you can have a great time while supporting an incredible cause in our community. ❤️ The Grapevine Shield Foundation provides assistance to the families of Grapevine police officers and firefighters who are injured or killed in the line of duty, helping support those who protect our community.

📍 Peace Plaza | 815 S. Main St.
📅 Saturday, February 28 | 11am–8pm

Tag your chili-loving crew, your cobbler connoisseurs, and anyone who never misses a chance to celebrate Texas! Let’s show up and show out, Grapevine! 🇺🇸 ⭐

09/01/2025

In case you missed it, or would like to see it again, here is the link to last month's presentation. Reminder: Videos of past meetings have been added monthly on YouTube since October 2021.

The Grapevine Opry got its start in the old Palace Theater on Main Street fifty years ago. "Tales from the Grapevine Opry" were shared by the man who was a k...