Museum - Gregg County Historical Museum in Longview, Texas

Featured Wreath #12 for the Gregg County Historical Museum's Treasured Tree and Wreath Auction is the Winter Snowflake and Berry Wreath. This wreath was decorated by Donna Courington. It is a festive wreath of green and berries with beautiful silver snowflakes and pine cones. Starting bid for this wreath is $60.00. You may buy it now for $120.00. To bid, go to the full 2020 Album of Treasured Trees and Wreaths on the Museum's Facebook page, find the photo of the item you want to bid on, in the comments please put your name, email and bid amount. Bids need to increase in increments of $5. All bidding ends on Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m.

Featured Tree #11 for the Gregg County Historical Museum's Treasured Tree and Wreath Auction is the Blue Snowman Tree. This tree was decorated by Museum employee, Lynn Bryson. It is a festive blue tree covered in festive red polk-a-dot bows and adorable snowmen. Starting bid for this tree is $75.00. You may buy it now for $150.00. To bid, go to the full 2020 Album of Treasured Trees and Wreaths on the Museum's Facebook page, find the photo of the item you want to bid on, in the comments please put your name, email and bid amount. Bids need to increase in increments of $5. All bidding ends on Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m.

The 40 foot, Christmas Festive, Loblolly Model Train is back at the Gregg County Historical Museum!! December 1-23, 2020. This year featuring the Polar Express Train. All Saturdays are FREE this year! Kids also get a Polar Express Golden ticket upon entry and an ornament making kit to take home. The museum is open Tuesday-Friday 10-4 and Saturdays 10-2. Don't miss seeing the Trains.

Featured Swag #9 for the Gregg County Historical Museum's Treasured Tree and Wreath Auction is the Golden Holly and Berry Swag. This swag was decorated by Museum Board Member, Debbie Hancock. It is a lovely swag of green and berries with beautiful red and and gold holly ribbon. Starting bid for this swag is $50.00. You may buy it now for $100.00. To bid, go to the full 2020 Album of Treasured Trees and Wreaths on the Museum's Facebook page, find the photo of the item you want to bid on, in the comments please put your name, email and bid amount. Bids need to increase in increments of $5. All bidding ends on Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m.

Featured Wreath #10 for the Gregg County Historical Museum's Treasured Tree and Wreath Auction is the Vintage Ornament Wreath. This wreath was decorated by Shelly Butler. This wreath is covered in delicate pastel vintage ornaments. Starting bid for this wreath is $75.00. You may buy it now for $150.00. To bid, go to the full 2020 Album of Treasured Trees and Wreaths on the Museum's Facebook page, find the photo of the item you want to bid on, in the comments please put your name, email and bid amount. Bids need to increase in increments of $5. All bidding ends on Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m.

COUNTDOWN TO THE GCHM PUMPKIN GLO! 5 days to go! Post your favorite FAMILY Halloween costume to celebrate the countdown to fun! Mark your calendars for October 29th and 30th, 10:00 am-4:00pm to view the most spooktacular jack-o-lanterns and learn a little history of Halloween during the Gregg County Historical Museums Pumpkin Glo. FREE ADMISSION! COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! If you would like to participate and bring a carved or decorated pumpkin, drop it off at the museum on Thursday, October 29th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. (above image was taken from BING images)

The 2020 Gregg County Historical Museum ornament is in!! Pick up your ornament today for only $20. Don't forget to get the 2019 Sesquicentennial Ornament too! These make great Christmas gifts! Start your collection today! Don't forget your Sesquicentennial Cigars for only $40.

Featured Centerpiece #8 for the Gregg County Historical Museum's Treasured Tree and Wreath Auction is the Santa Sleigh Centerpiece. This wreath was decorated by Museum employee, Lynn Bryson. This centerpiece comes complete with a wicker sleight adorned with a berry wreath, tree and jolly Santa. Starting bid for this centerpiece is $50.00. You may buy it now for $100.00. To bid, go to the full 2020 Album of Treasured Trees and Wreaths on the Museum's Facebook page, find the photo of the item you want to bid on, in the comments please put your name, email and bid amount. Bids need to increase in increments of $5. All bidding ends on Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m.

COUNTDOWN TO THE GCHM PUMPKIN GLO! 7 days to go! Post your favorite PET Halloween costume to celebrate the countdown to fun! Mark your calendars for October 29th and 30th, 10:00 am-4:00pm to view the most spooktacular jack-o-lanterns and learn a little history of Halloween during the Gregg County Historical Museums Pumpkin Glo. FREE ADMISSION! COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! If you would like to participate and bring a carved or decorated pumpkin, drop it off at the museum on Thursday, October 29th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. (above image was taken from BING images)

Featured Wreath #7 for the Gregg County Historical Museum's Treasured Tree and Wreath Auction is the Berry Plaid Swag. This swag was decorated by Ron Heflin from Red Door Antiques. It is a lovely swag of green and berries with beautiful red plaid ribbon. Starting bid for this swag is $40.00. You may buy it now for $80.00. To bid, go to the full 2020 Album of Treasured Trees and Wreaths on the Museum's Facebook page, find the photo of the item you want to bid on, in the comments please put your name, email and bid amount. Bids need to increase in increments of $5. All bidding ends on Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m.

COUNTDOWN TO THE GCHM PUMPKIN GLO! 9 days to go! Post your favorite HANDMADE Halloween costume of a famous person or couple to celebrate the countdown to fun! Mark your calendars for October 29th and 30th, 10:00 am-4:00pm to view the most spooktacular jack-o-lanterns and learn a little history of Halloween during the Gregg County Historical Museums Pumpkin Glo. FREE ADMISSION! COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! If you would like to participate and bring a carved or decorated pumpkin, drop it off at the museum on Thursday, October 29th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. (above image was taken from BING images)

Featured Centerpiece #6 for the Gregg County Historical Museum's Treasured Tree and Wreath Auction is the Santa and Red Truck Centerpiece. This tree was decora...ted by Shirley Kibbe and Mark Cureton. It is a cute centerpiece complete with a vintage red truck filled with Christmas trees, a cute teddy bear, coca-cola bottles and Santa. Starting bid for this centerpiece is $60.00. You may buy it now for $120.00. To bid, go to the full 2020 Album of Treasured Trees and Wreaths on the Museum's facebook page, find the tree or wreath you want to bid on, in the comments under each photo please respond with your name, email address and bid. Bids need to increase by $5. Bidding ends Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m. See more

COUNTDOWN TO THE GCHM PUMPKIN GLO! 11 days to go! Post your favorite FUNNY Halloween costume to celebrate the countdown to fun! Mark your calendars for October 29th and 30th, 10:00 am-4:00pm to view the most spooktacular jack-o-lanterns and learn a little history of Halloween during the Gregg County Historical Museums Pumpkin Glo. FREE ADMISSION! COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! If you would like to participate and bring a carved or decorated pumpkin, drop it off at the museum on Thursday, October 29th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. (above image was taken from BING images)

COUNTDOWN TO THE GCHM PUMPKIN GLO! 12 days to go! Post your favorite SCARY Halloween costume to celebrate the countdown to fun! Mark your calendars for October 29th and 30th, 10:00 am-4:00pm to view the most spooktacular jack-o-lanterns and learn a little history of Halloween during the Gregg County Historical Museums Pumpkin Glo. FREE ADMISSION! COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! If you would like to participate and bring a carved or decorated pumpkin, drop it off at the museum on Thursday, October 29th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. (above image was taken from BING images)

COUNTDOWN TO THE GCHM PUMPKIN GLO! 14 days to go! Post your favorite Halloween costume of a FAMOUS PERSON or COUPLE to celebrate the countdown to fun! Mark your calendars for October 29th and 30th, 10:00 am-4:00pm to view the most spooktacular jack-o-lanterns and learn a little history of Halloween during the Gregg County Historical Museums Pumpkin Glo. FREE ADMISSION! COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! If you would like to participate and bring a carved or decorated pumpkin, drop it off at the museum on Thursday, October 29th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. (above image was taken from BING images)

Featured Wreath #5 for the Gregg County Historical Museum's Treasured Tree and Wreath Auction is the Snowman Wreath. This tree was decorated by Cristi Haskins. It is a festive wreath of green, red and white with a snowman in the center. Starting bid for this tree is $75.00. You may buy it now for $150.00. To bid, go to the full 2020 Album of Treasured Trees and Wreaths on the Museum's facebook page, find the tree or wreath you want to bid on, in the comments under each photo please respond with your name, email address and bid. Bids need to increase by $5. Bidding ends Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m.

Josh and Amy Tubbs telling the history of the Gregg County Courthouse for the Gregg County Historical Museums Historic Downtown Longview Walking Tour.

Chief Steelman giving the history of the Central Fire Station for the Downtown Longview Historic Walking Tour.

Jan Paine giving the history of the First Presbyterian Church for the Gregg County ahistorical Museums Historic Downtown Longview Walking Tour

Niki Groce and Pilar McLemore leading one of the tour groups for the Historic Downtown Longview Walking Tour.

Gordon Northcutt sharing the history of VeraBank for the Downtown Longview Historic Walking Tour.

Larry Courington Telling the story of the Dalton Gang Bank Robbery for the Gregg County ahistorical Museums Downtown Longview Historic Walking Tour.