Frontier Village & Museum

08/31/2026

Here is the story about the Denison, Grayson County, TX Genealogical Society and the Preston Trail NSDAR, Pottsboro, Texas's genealogy workshop!

Thank you to Ava Gibson at KXII-TV for her coverage of the event

Attendees at Frontier Village learned how to trace their family roots Sunday.

08/31/2026

Denison, Grayson County, TX Genealogical Society and the Preston Trail NSDAR, Pottsboro, Texas put on an excellent program today helping people trace their heritage and find their American Patriot ancestors!🇺🇸🌳📚

08/27/2026

Steven Mildward talking about our forge at the Village, sharing some blacksmith history, as well as some upcoming Village events where you can see him in action or try your hand at the forge yourself!

08/26/2026

Thank you to all that attended day 1 and helped us plant our Children’s Garden at the “America 250:Growing our Heritage Day”!

08/15/2026

Saturday Volunteer work days aren’t just dusting old cases, it’s a great opportunity to learn new skills!

Thank you to our amazing volunteers who share their time and knowledge to help care for our Village!

If you want to join us for a work day, we meet Saturday mornings from 9-12👍

08/11/2026

Strike while the iron is hot! 🔥⚒️
🔥 THESE CLASSES SELL OUT FAST! 🔥
Space is limited, so don't wait to claim your spot!

Our Fall Beginner Blacksmithing Classes are back at Frontier Village & Museum—and if you've been waiting to try your hand at this historic craft, NOW is the time to register!

This hands-on class will take you back to the 1800s and teach you the fundamentals of historic blacksmithing, including traditional tools, techniques, forge mechanics, and safety. Village Blacksmith Steven Mildward of Black Dogs Foundry will guide you through the craft from the ground up.

📅 Fall Dates:
• September 19
• October 17
• November 21
🕑 2–4 PM
💰 $50
👤 Ages 13+ (minors must have a guardian present)

This beginner class is also a required prerequisite for our advanced blacksmithing class.

📧 Register: [email protected]
📱 Text/Call: 903-463-2487

Strike while the iron is hot—PRE-REGISTER NOW! 🔨🔥

08/09/2026

Join Frontier Village & Museum and the Junior Master Gardeners for a special hands-on children’s gardening class celebrating America’s 250th anniversary!

Children will spend the day discovering how gardening, food, and plants have played a part in American history. Through three fun mini lessons, crafts, food, and hands-on activities, participants will explore stories from America’s past before helping us plant crops in our new Children’s Garden beds.

Choose from two class dates: August 26 or August 27
Time: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Cost: $25 per child
Best suited for: Ages 6+
Location: Frontier Village & Museum, 111 RC Vaughan Rd., Denison, TX 75020

🌱 Early Settlers & Native Americans
Learn about planting traditions and some of the agricultural knowledge Native Americans shared with early settlers. Children will enjoy a beading activity and a snack of Johnny cake and honey.

💐 The Gardens of Thomas Jefferson & George Washington
Discover the important role gardens played at the homes of two of America’s Founding Fathers. Children will make their own traditional tussy mussy to take home.

🍎 Johnny Appleseed
Learn about the man behind the American legend and his connection to planting apple trees across the frontier. Children will then participate in a fun Seed Exchange Market!

🍽️ Lunch is provided!
Our menu includes macaroni and cheese, sweet potato fries, apple pie, and ice cream.
The day will end with everyone getting their hands dirty! Children will help us plant crops in our new Children’s Garden beds at Frontier Village. Even better, the crops planted during the class will be cared for throughout the season and harvested for use in our Village Thanksgiving Dinner!
This is more than a gardening class—it’s a chance for children to connect history with the land, learn where food comes from, and contribute to something our community will enjoy later in the year.

Space is limited, so reserve your child’s spot today!
📞 Call or text: (903) 463-2487
✉️ Email: [email protected]

Presented in partnership by Frontier Village & Museum and the Junior Master Gardeners.

Learn. Grow. Celebrate our past as we plant a brighter future!