A. W. Perry Homestead Museum

A. W. Perry Homestead Museum Historic home built in 1909, located in a beautiful 10-acre park. Perry Homestead Museum page is used for informational purposes only.

Drop in visitor hours are Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday – Tours available at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. (and by appointment)

To make an appointment for a school tour, click here: http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/departments/departments-g-p/parks-recreation/museum-a-w-perry-homestead-museum/museum-school-tour

To make an appointment for a group tour, click here: http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/depar

tments/departments-g-p/parks-recreation/museum-a-w-perry-homestead-museum/museum-group-tour

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https://www.archives.gov/news/articles/juneteenth-original-document

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Carrollton Historical Designations: The Perry Cemetery was the first cemetery in Carrollton and was established with the burial of Mrs. A.W. Perry in 1896. In 1897, her husband, A.W. Perry, deeded the land to be officially used as a cemetery. Around 1911, additional land from the nearby Union Church was incorporated into the cemetery after the church was relocated. Most of the 482 graves in this cemetery belong to pioneer families.

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You're invited to the opening reception, June 20 from 11am to 1pm, as we reflect and welcome a new chapter of storytelling at A.W. Perry Homestead Museum. To learn more about the exhibit, visit cityofcarrollton.com/museum

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Behind the scenes at A.W. Perry Museum: teamwork, curiosity, and hands-on learning in full swing. 🛠️✨ Newman High School students showed curiosity and an interest in history. Who’s ready for more field trips?

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Want to get your hands dirty? The Junior Gardeners program teaches kids about edible gardening using the Perry Museum's garden beds. Look out for the next Junior Gardener program soon at cityofcarrollton.com/signupnow.

Address

1509 N Perry Road
Carrollton, TX
75006

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 12pm
1pm - 1pm
Wednesday 11am - 12pm
1pm - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(972) 466-6380

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