Historic Scurry County, Inc.

About

Historic Scurry County, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization of volunteers dedicated to keeping a visual record of local and West Texas history and telling the story of Scurry County. The Heritage Village preserves historic structures to give visitors a window into history and vividly educate others, particularly school children, about the past. They have no paid staff and all their work is done by volunteers.

They follow a three-pronged approach to preserving historically important buildings: renovation, restoration, and preservation. They have assembled and maintain a group of eight historic buildings, two replica buildings, and dozens of relevant artifacts in the Heritage Village. Their holdings range from butter churns to oilfield equipment, and even the wagon that carried a family from Kentucky to Snyder in the 1890s.

They have sponsored commemorative and celebratory events at the Village, such as School Daze events for fourth-graders from all schools in the county to learn about and experience life in early history as reenacted by their volunteers. Other activities have included Christmas celebrations involving many county organizations, a 1920s wedding reenactment, cemetery tours, pumpkin and scarecrow festivals, and a countywide birthday party for the city, county, and Historic Scurry County, Inc.

The West Texas Historical Association has recognized Historic Scurry County, Inc. with the prestigious R. C. Crane Award for outstanding work in historical preservation. Visitors are always welcome, and they would be delighted to have you attend their monthly meetings during the school year for programs, refreshments, and fellowship.

The Heritage Village is located at 900 East Coliseum Drive, Snyder, Texas. We invite you to take a walk through history with a free self-guided tour of the Scurry County Heritage Village. View the Heritage Village page for more information and to start your self-guided tour.

To inquire about reserving the Redwood Chapel for a wedding ceremony, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at (325) 573-3558 for information.

Get Involved

Historic Scurry County, Inc. is always looking for passionate individuals to join their efforts in preserving local history. Whether you'd like to volunteer, donate, or attend events, there are many ways to make a difference. Follow Historic Scurry County, Inc. on Facebook to stay updated on their activities and learn how you can get involved.