Founded in 1847 by Mary Hargrove Haller, Chappell Hill offers a history rich in culture, higher education, sandbars and stern-wheelers, cotton, the War-Between-the-States, and Polish immigration.
The Chappell Hill Historical Society's Mission is:
*to encourage the preservation of records,buildings, sites, and other items of historical interest to the community.
*to educate the general public as to the historical significance of the same.
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CURRENT EVENTS
Updated 23 - April - 2010
Mid-America Arts Alliance has selected CHHS Museum as one of twenty museums to participate in the Hands-On Experiential Learning Project (HELP). Mid-America Arts Alliance is implementing HELP in Texas in partnership with the Texas Commission on the Arts and with generous support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, The Brown Foundation, Inc., of Houston, and The Meadows Foundation. HELP provides museums with on-site, affordable learning opportunities that further skills in areas critical to successful museums today.
Museum Accepted
H.E.L.P. Program
The Chappell Hill Historical Society Museum currently has a large group of Rev. Johnnie Swearingen's paintings on display to celebrate Black History Month. The exhibit (February 24 through March 14) is available for viewing Wed. - Fri., 10:00 - 4:00, Sat. 11:00 - 3:00, Sun. 1:00 - 4:00.
