Spectacular ‘Christmas in Heritage Park’ Open Saturdays Nov. 24 and Dec. 1
Co-Event Chairs Barbara Hudson and Carlie Penson are also members of the Hopkins County Historical Society which hosts Christmas in the Park annually. They brought a sample plate of homemade goodies which are part of the hospitality that’s a trademark of this holiday event. Christmas in Heritage Park 2018 Saturday, November 24th & Saturday, December 1st: 5:30 to 8:30 PM 416 N. Jackson Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas ...
Progress Report on Heritage Park New Multi Purpose Building Construction
“We’re in the dry now” according to Rick Wilson, one of the building consultants on the new multi-purpose construction going on inside the Hopkins County Heritage Park. Framed up in the 42′ x 39′ structure is a large open reception area which will accommodate up to 100 people, a full kitchen and two restrooms. Plans also include a spacious bride’s dressing area which can be used for the many...
Calling All Photographers! Take a Trolley Ride to the World-Wide Photo Walk at Heritage Park this Saturday, October 6 !
Perry Altenbaumer, DBA Photo Walk Committee Perry Altenbaumer, local businessman and member of the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance, is encouraging all photographers and wanna-bees to join in a world wide photo contest on Saturday October 6, 2018 right here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Cities everywhere are encouraged to stage a local version of the World Wide Photo Walk on October 6 in order to qualify to submit photos for...
Let’s Cook! John Chester Dutch Oven Cookoff and Indian Summer Day at Heritage Park October 6!
It’s the perfect setting…beautiful Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs during the Fall of the year when the Park becomes a showcase of living history and colorful heritage. Families flock to enjoy the Museum and demonstrations of primitive skills, and people you know from all walks of life in Hopkins County dust off their Dutch ovens and start planning winning recipes for a one-of-a-kind food contest. New to Dutch oven...
Fascinating Local History Characterization of Henry Stout…Catch Part Two on September 27 at Heritage Park
The annual joint meeting of the Hopkins County Historical and Genealogical Societies was held August 23rd at the Genealogy Library inside the Sulphur Springs Public Library. Paula Altenbaumer, a member of both societies, presented an entertaining & informative life history of Henry Stout, an early Texas and Hopkins County pioneer, as seen through the eyes of his first wife, Sarah Mary Talbot Stout. Local historian John Sellers...
Video Presentation: Groundbreaking at Heritage Park
A $125,000 donation from Dr. Robert Taylor of Texarkana enabled the groundbreaking at Heritage Park Monday, July 2, 2018. The building will be located near the double gate entrance to the park off Jackson Street and will house a meeting/reception room, kitchen, and restrooms. Labor to build the facility will include members of the Historical Society and any local laborers who wish to help. Donations toward the building and needed...
A Chance to Visit Heritage Park and See Amazing Art for FREE: TODAY, Saturday April 21st
By: Savannah Owens The 6th Annual Heritage Park Youth Art Show Exhibition is on display at the Heritage Park Chapel, Today, Saturday April 21st, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Susan Carey, Hopkins County Historical Society Member, is leading the exhibit. The exhibit is completely free for the public to view. “This is one of the few times it is totally free to visit the park” Carey said. The art is inspirational, thought...
Learn to Cook Dutch Oven Style at Heritage Park’s Annual Outdoor Class
During his lifetime, Johnny “Buffalo” Chester put some new-found excitement into the age-old practice of Dutch Oven cooking for his friends in Hopkins County. He frequently held gatherings and cooked at events which attracted large crowds. During the Hopkins County Stew Contest, his pioneer-themed campsites were among the favorites to visit. Starting in the Spring of 2002, his friend Rick Wilson began teaching a cooking...
