Texarkana Museums System

05/30/2026

Time is running out to join our patriotic wreath-making workshop! Sign up to create a custom decor piece, perfect to brighten your home this Fourth of July season.

Supplies and instructions provided by Brent Stewart and TMS. Register here

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/parlor-lessons-wreath-making-with-brent-stewart

05/29/2026

Now on display: artwork created by inmates from the Federal Correctional Institution.

This unique exhibit highlights creativity, expression, and the power of art in unexpected places. All of these pieces are available for purchase and the proceeds go directly back to the inmates.

Stop by the museum and experience it for yourself.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we are honored to bring back our Wall of Honor. This is a special tribute recognizing the brave men and women who served our country and the families who carry their legacy forward.

As we remember those who gave everything, we invite our community to visit, reflect, and celebrate the stories of service and sacrifice that helped shape our nation and region.

This is a lasting reminder that every name has a story worth remembering and that freedom is never free.

If you would like to honor a veteran or loved one with a plaque on the Wall of Honor the link is below. Or as always, feel free to call or stop by the Museum of Regional History this week and fill out a form in person.
Open Tuesday-Friday 10-5pm

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wall-of-honor-2

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we are honored to bring back our Wall of Honor. This is a special tribute recognizing the brave men and women who served our country and the families who carry their legacy forward.

As we remember those who gave everything, we invite our community to visit, reflect, and celebrate the stories of service and sacrifice that helped shape our nation and region.

This is a lasting reminder that every name has a story worth remembering and that freedom is never free.

If you would like to honor a veteran or loved one with a plaque on the Wall of Honor the link is below. Or as always, feel free to call or stop by the Museum of Regional History this week and fill out a form in person.
Open Tuesday-Friday 10-5pm

Zeffy

05/22/2026

Spring is in the air and we are in bloom! Come see all the history and take in nature’s beauty while you are here!
📸 credit: Ann Atchison Nicholas and Bailee Hill

05/22/2026

What a night with author Casey O'Banion at the Texarkana Museums System! From the book signing at the Museum of Regional History to an evening full of laughter and great conversation at Good Luxe. Casey kept us entertained from start to finish.

And stay tuned… our June Book Club pick will be announced soon.

Historic Book Club is one of the many perks of museum membership. Join today and be part of the next discussion, the next story, and the next great night together!

https://texarkanamuseum.org/individual-and-family-membership

05/18/2026

We can’t wait to see this great friend of the museum back in Texarkana!

We are excited to announce a new tradition at St. James — the St. James Distinguished Alumni Award.

We are honored to recognize Buzz Arnold as our inaugural recipient. Buzz will also serve as our commencement speaker at graduation on Thursday, May 21.

We look forward to celebrating him and our Class of 2026 next week!

05/18/2026

Parlor Lessons are back at the Ace of Clubs House!

Join us June 14 for patriotic wreath making with Brent Stewart. Create a beautiful handmade wreath perfect for summer celebrations while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, history, and fun.

Gather your friends and register here. Members call the museum for discount code. Spots are limited.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/parlor-lessons-wreath-making-with-brent-stewart

05/15/2026

We were honored to welcome the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 of Texas to Texarkana for a special reception last night ahead of this morning’s historical marker dedication recognizing the Freeman-Custis Expedition.

We are grateful for the opportunity to help honor these women and the important work they do preserving and promoting American history. Thank you to The City of Texarkana, Texas for the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful event for our community.

05/15/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for our Freeman-Custis Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony in Sheppard Park, 500 N Stateline Ave. This is believed to be the first and only historical marker in the country dedicated specifically to the expedition. 🗺📜

We were joined by the Texas Society of the United States Daughters of 1812, who donated the marker, and Dr. Dan Flores, whose book Southern Counterpart to Lewis and Clark: The Freeman and Custis Expedition of 1806, has helped bring renewed attention to the expedition’s significance.

This expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson 220 years ago following the Louisiana Purchase, and is significant to how we understand the history of the Red River, and our 4-states region.

Texarkana, TX Mayor Bob Bruggeman and Texarkana, AR Assistant Mayor Ulysses Brewer read a proclamation celebrating the momentous occasion and declaring May 15th as Freeman-Custis Red River Expedition Day. Our very own Planning & Project Management Coordinator and City Historian, Matt Solomon, was presented with the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 History Award for his dedication to preserving and promoting the history of North East Texas and the City of Texarkana.

-Custis