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Thank you First Grade Classes for letting us be part of your Friday field trip! We had a great time with the kiddos!They...
05/08/2026

Thank you First Grade Classes for letting us be part of your Friday field trip!
We had a great time with the kiddos!
They asked good questions and behaved really well!

Night at the Museum is complete!All window displays are done!Thanks Cathy for your wonderful work on getting the signs d...
05/08/2026

Night at the Museum is complete!

All window displays are done!
Thanks Cathy for your wonderful work on getting the signs done!
Our pictorial exhibit in the art center is 85% complete! Come by and visit!

Night At The Museum!Our latest window displays commemorating*Collingsworth County’s 60 schools beginning in 1889!*Our Co...
05/02/2026

Night At The Museum!

Our latest window displays commemorating
*Collingsworth County’s 60 schools beginning in 1889!

*Our County’s Ranching and Farming heritage in the past 150 years!
A Rutie Tate quote: “Ranching started Collingsworth County, farming built it.”

*Our Nation’s 250th birthday!
“Old Glory~May It Long Wave”

This is a photo favorite, but we don’t know much about this couple other than their names or who gave it to the museum. ...
04/20/2026

This is a photo favorite, but we don’t know much about this couple other than their names or who gave it to the museum. I know it’s a long shot, but maybe someone out there might know.
Thank you!

Lillie School around 1920The Lillie school first opened its doors in 1905. It was a one teacher school located on the so...
04/17/2026

Lillie School around 1920

The Lillie school first opened its doors in 1905. It was a one teacher school located on the south east corner of the O’Neil property in the Lillie community. The first teacher, old timers can recall was Miss Lou Goodnight. She taught all grades to anyone who wanted to attend. Shortly after Miss Goodnight‘s tenure, a young man fresh out of college, came to teach the aspiring youth. He taught the students algebra and Latin to prepare them for college. This teacher was ET Vaughan. He taught one year as a single man and then brought his bride to teach in the system of this growing community. The Lilly school was moved from its location to the Phillip’s section 1 mile west. The trustees decided it would be more centrally located, and that no student would have to walk more than two and half miles to school. In those days, teachers were expected to help with all facets of life in the community. Often they were asked to take a turn in sitting with the sick at night. Of course, they were expected to be on time to open the school and to have a fire going when the first students arrived the next morning. The teacher was janitor and often had to carry the coal from the coal bin to keep the fire going. The school continued to grow until it reached the four teacher capacity with more than 100 pupils enrolled. During this time it reached a high level in both scholastic and athletic achievement. It produced many county championship teams, which was as high as interscholastic league sponsored. Often the ball teams played Shamrock, Wellington, and Memphis. The teams always made a good showing, and were often the winner. In 1935 when talk of consolidation began, Lillie was one of the first schools to pledge support to the plan. Thus Lillie was one of the original schools that formed the Quail Consolidated Rural School District. With the pupils went the pride that had made the Lillie school great. This pride combined with the enthusiasm from all other communities contributed to make Quail the great school that it became.

(Evelyn Lowe who taught more than 50 years at Quail is in the front row. The 4th girl from the right.)

Please send your family favorite photos for our Collingsworth County Pictorial Exhibit!These are some examples of photos...
04/10/2026

Please send your family favorite photos for our Collingsworth County Pictorial Exhibit!
These are some examples of photos we’ve received and the information we’d like to have!
Thank you!!

Yesterday we enjoyed going to Shamrock’s museum for an Area museum meeting!They did a great job hosting all the museums ...
03/24/2026

Yesterday we enjoyed going to Shamrock’s museum for an Area museum meeting!
They did a great job hosting all the museums and the city bought everyone’s meal at the Udrop Inn!
It was a lot of fun visiting with others who share our love for our local history!
It was a great day with our great volunteers!
We will be hosting in September!

03/02/2026

⭐ Happy Texas Independence Day! ⭐

On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence — a bold stand rooted in courage, sacrifice, and an unwavering belief in liberty.

Today, we honor the brave men and women who fought for Texas’ freedom and remember the spirit that continues to define our great state.

The Texas Department of Public Safety remains committed to upholding the values that built Texas.

From all of us at Texas DPS, we wish you a safe and proud Texas Independence Day. 🤠

Patriotism runs strong here!Even by happy accident!
02/19/2026

Patriotism runs strong here!
Even by happy accident!

Wellington FloodsThe first two photos are from a storm in 1916-17. Exact date cannot be confirmed.The location is diffic...
02/14/2026

Wellington Floods

The first two photos are from a storm in 1916-17. Exact date cannot be confirmed.
The location is difficult as well, city streets were plated by then but not always used.
Not too far from the square, people just went where they wanted.
The third photo is from a storm in May 1928, looking east on 8th st.
The gas station was located in the SE corner of the Wellington State Bank.
By this time in Wellington, much of the street structure was observed.
(Jeff Thomas)

Shopping for our County’s 150th Celebration exhibit!
02/11/2026

Shopping for our County’s 150th Celebration exhibit!

Address

824 East Avenue
Wellington, TX
79095

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm

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+18064472116

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