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Historic African American Families of Denton County

The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum houses a permanent exhibit about the Historic African American Families in Denton. This exhibit was the first of the Denton County Family History Exhibits that are in the main exhibit gallery of the museum. It tells the story through new photographs and information about the different aspects of life in Denton's African American community between1875-1920. For details about this exhibit, see Exhibit: Historic African American Families of Denton County and History: Historic African American Families of Denton County.

Traveling Museum

A PowerPoint presentation about Historic African American Families of Denton County is available to be taken to the schools or other community groups. The Power Point illustrates the story of Quakertown during the early part of the 20th century.

Tours

The African American exhibit is included in the organized tours of the Courthouse. Information about Quakertown and the African American community in Denton can be especially stressed if requested. Information sheets are available comparing the story of Quakertown and the fictional book, White Lilacs.

The tours and outreach program for schools are free and open to any group in Denton County including public and private schools, senior citizen groups, day care centers, and other community groups in Denton County.

Scheduling

Groups are encouraged to schedule ahead of the requested date. The months of October, November and early December, March, April, and May are especially busy, so we encourage you to plan well in advance so that we can schedule the requested time.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

This traveling museum is suitable for teaching about Denton and Denton County, early Texas history, or about communities in general. It can be adapted for grades K-12.

Please contact the Education and Tourism Director to discuss the TEKS that are appropriate for each grade level. Depending on the grade level, the traveling museums are appropriate for teaching multicultural, history, social studies, reading and language, writing, and some fine arts, science and mathematical skills.

For further information or reservations, call or email
Gretel L'Heureux, Tourism and Education Director
940-349-2854 or gretel.l'heureux@dentoncounty.com.

See the specific links for more information about each of the Traveling Museums.