Layland Museum of History

10/17/2026

Calling all Veterans!

Join us on November 11 at 10 a.m. in the Smith History Center for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast! Free and open to all veterans and their families.

10/16/2026

Join us on October 23 for our FREE Spooky Story Stories with Cheryl Pointer! We will have kid-friendly stories from 5-6, and from 6-7 things will get really spook-tacular!

We can't wait to see you there!

10/13/2026

Fall Soups Last Call!! Dinner prep is on the agenda THIS THURSDAY! 🥣🍂 Fall Soups & Crockpot Freezer Meals is October 15 from 6–7 PM at the Smith History Center. Come learn, prep, and leave with something ready to make a future dinner a little easier. Register here: 👉 https://johnson-county-agrilife.square.site/

10/13/2026

Our next Member Tour is to Glen Rose on October 30, and there are only a few spots left!

Call 817-645-0940 to sign up!

10/09/2026

🥣 Imagine coming home on a busy evening and dinner is already taken care of. 🙌🥣 That's the idea behind our Fall Soups & Crockpot Freezer Meals class! Join us October 15 from 6–7 PM for practical ideas to make fall meal planning easier. You'll also prepare items to take home with you! Registration is $20. 👉 https://johnson-county-agrilife.square.site/

10/08/2026

This beautiful Gothic Revival clock was donated to the museum earlier this year!

10/06/2026

There are still a few spots left for this year's Member Dinner! If you would like to sign up for this fantastic dinner held at the historic Smith Ranch, call 817-645-0940!

10/05/2026

We do love a Crockpot meal...yum!

Halfway through already!! Wow! Time is flying! 😍🍁 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Fall Favorites so far! Next, we're heading back to the kitchen for Fall Soups & Crockpot Freezer Meals on October 15. 🥣 This one is all about making those busy fall evenings a little easier and yes, you'll be taking items home! 👉 https://johnson-county-agrilife.square.site/

10/02/2026

If you are a fan of Texas Swing music, this is a must-attend!

Cleburne’s Al Stricklin had a lengthy and successful career as a musician and is best known as piano player for Bob Wills' Texas Playboys beginning in the 1930s.

We are very excited to host his son, David Stricklin, on November 13. Starting at 5 p.m., he will speak to us about his latest book, Brother Al Stricklin Now.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

10/01/2026

You already know we're staying open late on Fridays, but we're also introducing First Fridays!

On the First Friday of each month, we will be doing something a little extra special at the museum from 5-7 p.m. Tomorrow, October 2, we will have light refreshments and some music played by former Museum Assistant Nick Hefner at the Layland!

Stop by and enjoy everything the museum offers from 5-7 p.m.!