Since I have been a member of the historical society, still–after all these years African American history is one of the most under donated topics in our holdings. As a member of the community I do hold things close to my heart and in my personal collections, but I will also share whatever I can for the better of the community. Here at the Society we are at the mercy of donations to the co ...[Read More]
Sharing African American History
Historic Preservation Mark A. Thacker, AIA
Mark Thacker is a Board member of the Smith County Historical Society. Mr. Thacker presented the program for our March 2019 meeting on Historic Preservation. Mark is a preservation architect by profession and serves as a member of the Texas Archaeological Stewards Network, a program of the Texas Historical Commission. A lifelong resident of Smith County, Texas, Mark received his architectural educ ...[Read More]