NEWTON COUNTY HISTORICAL CEMETERY WALK was a SUCCESS!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024 * 4 - 6:30 p.m.
NEWTON CEMETERY
TOURS GUIDES STROLLED GUESTS ON PATHS TO VARIOUS HISTORICAL GRAVES WHERE CHARACTER DRESSED DOCENTS PROVIDED OPPORTUNITY TO "MEET" NEWTON COUNTY RESIDENTS OF CENTURIES BEFORE.
Join us in 2025!
Newton County Genealogy Event
Online and In Person
213 East Court Street * Newton, Texas
Newton County History Center, Museum and
Genealogy Research Center
2024 SCHEDULE of SPEAKERS It was a hit! Watch for the 2025 schedule.
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2025 Bi-Monthly Meeting Dates
10:00 a.m. Newton County History Center
4th Wednesday (unless noted)
213 E. Court Street, Newton, Texas
January 29th
March 26th
May 28th
July 23rd
September 24th
November 19th (3rd Wed. due to Thanksgiving)
10:00 a.m. Newton County History Center
4th Wednesday (unless noted)
213 E. Court Street, Newton, Texas
January 29th
March 26th
May 28th
July 23rd
September 24th
November 19th (3rd Wed. due to Thanksgiving)
Annual Newton County Genealogy Conference
Save the Date for Next Year!
Saturday, February 28, 2026
This event is sponsored by:
Newton County Historical Commission
John Jefferson, Chairman
Volunteers Welcome!
There are many interesting areas of service if you would like to join the NCHC volunteers. Everyone is welcome. Some of NCHC’s projects are POW Camps, Black History, Freedom Colonies, Church Histories, Prehistoric Archives, Cemetery Projects, Newton County Pioneers and Families, Schools, and Commerce. As well as any subjects or project you have an interest in. The Center has a research list you can look at to get ideas of what we have on hand. We also develop special displays and timelines using collected Newton County artifacts. NCHC seriously needs help in accessing the hundreds of items we have on hand. If you enjoy researching or data entry this could be the project for you! To become a part of the History Center volunteer crew, drop by, call 409-379-2109 or email nchistory@co.newton.tx.us
DETAS Meeting
Deep East Texas Archeological Society
For additional information regarding DETAS
as an organization or about meeting dates
please call 409-379-5496
Meetings are held at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall * 308 High Street * Newton, Texas
Deep East Texas Archeological Society
For additional information regarding DETAS
as an organization or about meeting dates
please call 409-379-5496
Meetings are held at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall * 308 High Street * Newton, Texas
Save the Dates!
POWELL HOTEL SOUP DAYS
at the Texas Historical Commission Historically Designated
W.H. FORD MALE and FEMALE COLLEGE
Each Tuesday, November 2025 through February 2026
11- 1 p.m. $6 Donation for Soup, Cornbread, Tea and Dessert
309 N. Rusk Street * Newton, Texas
2121 Relief Humanities Texas Grant
Makes Possible Wiergate Display
R.W. and J.P. Wier were contracted to harvest nearly 86,000 acres of long leaf pine which stretched through Newton County to Jasper and Sabine. This was virgin territory, never having been cut, and some of the trees had attained colossal sizes due to their ancient sizes. This provided jobs for around 600 people which meant great growth as they brought their families to live in Wiergate.
Visit us to travel back in time to visualize this period of man working monstrous trees without modern machinery. Through QR code explanations, artifacts, photos and a narrated touch screen tablet you will get a good idea what this working mill, community and way of life was like. It was a community life never to be repeated. A unique part of Newton County heritage.
Makes Possible Wiergate Display
R.W. and J.P. Wier were contracted to harvest nearly 86,000 acres of long leaf pine which stretched through Newton County to Jasper and Sabine. This was virgin territory, never having been cut, and some of the trees had attained colossal sizes due to their ancient sizes. This provided jobs for around 600 people which meant great growth as they brought their families to live in Wiergate.
Visit us to travel back in time to visualize this period of man working monstrous trees without modern machinery. Through QR code explanations, artifacts, photos and a narrated touch screen tablet you will get a good idea what this working mill, community and way of life was like. It was a community life never to be repeated. A unique part of Newton County heritage.
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You will want the book of Newton County's First Presiding Justice in 1846. When the World was a much different place, and the times were such that raised up men as this book tells of in:
Thomas Charles Holmes
Goldies Legacy
After nine years of research and development, author Judy Kimball has produced a genius work about this true American frontiersman. Genealogical facts and family lore about a man many East Texans fondly called Goldie. You will discover Thomas Charles had a thirst for independence, strong family ties savvy business dealings, hardships, and successes. You will gain insight about this devoted father of eight and their lives from birth to death. And let's not forget his devoted wife, Quaker Elizabeth Jourdan Holmes. Written in Chronological context, this historical narrative contains over 350 images of pertinent government records, deeds, marriage and death certificates, journal pages, family bibles, photos, newspaper clippings and so much more! This dedicated Patriot left a rich legacy that continues to thrive in the many generations that succeed him. For Thomas Charles Holmes did not just bear witness to history, he helped shape it all the days of his life.
Tour this beautiful center for a comprehensive look at Southeast Texas history,
including Newton County
For touring and research visit TUES-FRIDAY: 8am-5pm, SATURDAY 9am-4pm
936-336-8821 * 650 FM 1011 * Liberty, Texas 77575-0310
www.tsl.texas.gov * samhoustoncenter@tsl.texas.gov
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NEWTON COUNTY
HISTORY CENTER We are available by phone or email to help with questions or research. Contact information 409-379-2109 nchistory@co.newton.tx.us |