 Terrell
Heritage Museum & the Carnegie Building
Located in the former Carnegie Library, the Terrell
Heritage Museum is operated by the Terrell Heritage Society.
The building itself is an important piece of local history.
Built in 1904, it housed the city's public library for some
80 years.
The collection includes a 1912 Estey pipe organ from First
Baptist Church. The instrument has been restored to playing
condition and occupies a place of honor in the upstairs auditorium.
Another religious artifact, a Torah Cupboard, bears witness
to Terrell's only synagogue.
 Stroll
through the exhibits to learn more about early farming in
the Terrell area, the latest in modern household appliances
from days gone by, and a unique doll collection including
an Armande Marsaille figure.
Other displays focus on memorabilia from the #1 British Flying
Training School, a training facility for the Royal Air Force
based at Terrell Municipal Airport during W.W.II.
The museum's collection also includes artifacts from the
Midland Railroad and its illustrious owner, E.H.R. Green (son
of Hetty Green the “Witch of Wall Street”).
The museum houses the Terrell Heritage Society's archives.
The photographs and documents in the collection are available
for historical research. More than 300 photos and paintings
by local artist Hazel Slayton commemorate early Terrell buildings.
The Terrell Heritage Museum
207 North Frances St.
972-524-6082
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment
Admission is free.
No. 1 British Flying Training
School Museum
The No. 1 British Flying School Museum is a popular destination
for World War II history buffs, aviation enthusiasts, and
veterans. Visitors of all ages enjoy the museum's hands-on
exhibits that explain how and why airplanes fly.
During World War II thousands of British pilots learned to
fly at six civilian training schools in the United States.
The first and largest of the schools was in Terrell.
After the United States entered the war, American Aviation
Cadets also trained at the school. More than 2,000 Royal Air
Force and American Army Air Force pilots earned their wings
over North Texas between 1941 and 1945. Terrell's citizens
welcomed the student pilots to their community, and many life-long
bonds were forged. The museum celebrates this little known
chapter of World War II history.
| The collection includes hundreds of
historical items:
- log books
- training materials
- WW II memorabilia
- uniforms
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The museum's archives contain the most extensive record of
the British Flying Training School that exists.
Visit the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum at
Terrell Municipal Airport.
No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum
119 Silent Wings Dr.
972-524-1714
Please call for hours.
 Midland
Railroad #993 El Paso Rail Car
The private car of E.H.R. “Ned” Green, President of
the Midland Railroad, is on display in Ben Gill Park.
Green was the son of the notorious “Witch of Wall Street”
Hetty Green, a gilded age multi-millionaire. He was a prominent
citizen of Terrell and served as state Republican Party Chairman
in 1896. Green took Texas’ first gasoline-powered motorcar
trip in 1899.
The collection in the rail car commemorates the rail company,
once headquartered in Terrell, and its colorful president.
Historical Markers
There are more than 27 official Texas Historical Markers
in the city commemorating early churches, public buildings,
people, and events important in local history. A guide (with
map) to marker sites in the city is available from the Terrell
Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitors Bureau.
R. A. Terrell House
 The
R. A. Terrell House (c.1860-65) on the campus of Southwestern
Christian College was one of the city's first homes.
It was the home of city founder Robert Adams Terrell, who
was a land speculator, farmer, military officer and a spy
for the Republic of Texas.
The house is one of twenty surviving Round Houses in the
U. S. It is both a state and national historic landmark.
The Terrell House was moved to the campus from the corner
of Ann and College Streets in 1915.
R. A. Terrell House
200 Bowser Circle. (Interior not open to the public.)
Historic Downtown Shopping District
 The
Downtown Shopping Area is part of the Terrell Historical
District. The more than $4 million renovation under the Main
Street Program reflects the city’s commitment to retaining the
charm of yesteryear while enhancing commercial activity in the
central business district.
Visit downtown for a variety of retail shops, professional
offices, museums, and restaurants. Don’t miss the Heritage
Museum in the old Carnegie Library and the completely restored
Brin Opera House (now an office building).
Historical Tours
Visitors are invited to travel back in time on a Historical
Tour of Terrell. The tour is conducted by "Miss Emily Terrell"
and "Col. E.H.R. Green", guides from the Terrell Heritage
Society. Dressed in period costume, they lead visitors on an
extended shuttle bus tour of sites in the Historical District.
The Heritage Museum and some of the city’s beautiful old homes
and vintage buildings are suggested stops for the customized
tour. These special tours, by reservation only, are tailored
to fit the interests of each tour group (minimum 10 people).
The Terrell Heritage Society also hosts an annual Christmas
tour on the first Saturday in December. A “Christmas Victorian
Tea” and stops at two historic homes are included.
Contact the Terrell Heritage Society at 972-524-6082 for
tour information
Area Lakes
Visit nearby lakes for some of Texas’
best fishing!
Rocking L Guest Ranch
 The
Rocking L Guest Ranch provides an authentic western town atmosphere
on 75 private acres for company events, receptions, family
reunions, private parties or personal getaways.
Rocking
L Guest Ranch
240 VZ CR 3837,
Wills Point, TX 75169
903-560-0246
Reunion Ranch offers everything you need for a business or
social event in a beautiful country setting. The Riata Conference
Center, decorated gazebo, lake, rodeo arena, and outdoor activity
centers make Reunion Ranch a choice location for picnics,
weddings, company team building sessions, family reunions
and more.
Reunion
Ranch
10581 CR 312
972-524-2222
At Tanger Outlet Center, every day is sale day at
more than 40 stores. Find the best selection of brand name
 merchandise
at unbeatable prices. Buy direct from authentic brand
name outlets and save an average of 40% off retail every
day.
Pick up visitor information at the Terrell Chamber of Commerce/Convention
and Visitors Bureau tourism booth in the Outlet Center. Volunteers
and Chamber staff provide maps and information about local
attractions.
Tanger Outlet Center
I-20 at Hwy 34, Exit 501
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m..- 9 p.m., Sunday, noon -
6 p.m.
Over the past 25 years, Ham’s Orchards has grown from
a roadside peach stand to a full-scale, air-conditioned farmers
market. Owners Dale and Judy Ham offer a variety of fresh
produce from May 15 through August 15. Don’t miss Ham’s
famous ice cream.
Ham
Orchards
11939 CR 309
972-524-2028
Terrell Chamber of Commerce
Convention & Visitors Bureau
1314 W. Moore Avenue
Terrell, Texas 75160
972-563-5703
Dallas Metro: 972-524-5703
FAX: 972-563 -2363
Toll Free: 1-877-Terrell
E-mail: info@terrelltexas.com
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