Historical Commission

 

The Collin County Historical Commission helps preserve and educate on the rich history of this county by:

• Initiating and conducting programs and activities for the preservation of our historical heritage 
• Marking, interpreting, preserving and accumulating information on our history and landmarks
• Serving as an umbrella organization for all public and private historical groups in the county, in order to encourage, support and promote these groups’ activities 

COVID-19 Updates from Pres. Paula Ross:

• Preservation Celebration on April 18th is Postponed. The plan is to still honor all volunteers, so please turn in nominations. The deadline has moved to May 1, 2020 by 5 pm.
• The Cohilition Meeting for April 23, 2020 is CANCELED.
  

Latest News

• Carry Along Collin's Amazing Race is Canceled!
• 2020 Texas Historical Marker narratives due by July 1, 2019
• 2019-2020 Historical Grant Application now available
• 2019 Preservation Celebration Awards winners and nominees
• Historical Commission's Speakers Bureau now open!
• 2018-2019 Historical Grants awarded
• County Historical Commission wins state award for 15th straight year
• Texas' only county-wide Historical Asset Survey is online

Where We've Been and Where We're Going

Our Roots: The History of Collin County, So Far

Events Calendar: Find Out What’s Happening Around the County

Heritage Directory: Look Up Local Historical Groups and Museums

Resources: Find What You Need to Preserve and Educate