Related Links
History/Genealogy Links
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
"...tells the Story of Texas"
East Texas Genealogical Society
"...to gather and preserve genealogical material pertaining to the East Texas area"
East Texas Historical Association
"...committed to the preservation and enhancement of East Texas' great historical heritage"
Heart of Tyler Main Street Program
"...dedicated solely to the revitalization of downtown"
Historic Tyler
"...a leading advocate in successful efforts to save threatened historic structures"
Past Glimpses of Tyler, Texas
On-line museum of a Tyler memorabilia collection
Smith County Genealogy & History
Smith County section of the TXGenWeb Project
Texas Escapes
Online Magazine of Texas History and Travel
Texas Historical Commision
The State Agency for Historic Preservation
Texas Historical Foundation
"...to serve past, present, and future Texans by supporting research in and publication of Texas history"
Texas State Historical Association
"...a digital gateway to Texas history"
Other Smith County Museums
Bonner-Whitaker-McClendon House
Circa 1878 Tyler residence with guided tours. Admission fee.
Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum & Country Store
Located in Tyler, features mounted examples of wildlife and a replica 1920's grocery store. Free admission.
Discovery Science Place
Located in Tyler, "...a hands-on science museum for kids of all ages." Admission fee.
Goodman Museum
Tyler landmark with original furnishings, photographs and memorabilia dating from the mid-1800's. Free admission.
Historic Aviation Memorial Museum
Located in Tyler, a non-profit organization with a museum "...to pay tribute to the pioneers of flight and the patriots who were instrumental in the advancement of aviation during the 20th Century." Admission fee.
Tyler Museum of Art
"To build awareness of and participation in the arts and culture of the region." Free admission to the permanent collection and most exhibitions; some special exhibits require an admission fee.
Tyler Rose Museum
Located at the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, it "...allows the visitors to participate in an unfolding story that chronicles the events of the Festival's history and the agricultural industry it honors." Admission fee for museum; free admission to rose gardens.
Official Smith County Websites
Tyler State Park
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