Spellman Museum of Forney History

09/03/2026

We want to thank Nolen Contracting for the wonderful job they did replacing, repairing, and repainting our exterior woodwork at the museum recently! We're looking pretty sharp again after some sections in particular were the worse for wear. Here are some pics, but come by and see for yourself as you tour the museum and our current doll exhibit. Open late 'til 8pm on Thursdays!

08/28/2026

Don't forget!! Tomorrow at 12 noon is our Collecting event with Telisa Spain. You will get the chance to see even more dolls from her collection. There are all kinds of other dolls in her collection, too. Not just Barbies!!! Come, learn, and enjoy!!

We have a presentation at the end of August on Collecting 101: The Basics. Come learn with us!

08/26/2026

Here's some info about Telisa Spain, the FHPL member who is giving a talk this Saturday about starting your own collection. Hope to see you this Saturday at 12noon!

Telisa Spain is a lifelong doll lover whose passion for preserving history through dolls spans more than 45 years. Her collection of over 4,000 dolls represents three centuries of fashion, culture, social history, and craftsmanship. She believes each doll is a historical time capsule, telling the story of the people, events, and traditions of its time.

A retired U.S. Army veteran and retired federal government employee, Telisa was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Her family has deep roots in Kaufman County, where her grandparents and great-grandparents lived, and she has proudly called Forney home for more than 20 years.

08/20/2026

We are a little covered up while we do some repair work and touch ups to our facade for a day or two, but we are HERE and OPEN! Come visit!

08/19/2026

Some new cuties have arrived in the museum gift shop! We have several stuffies of the animals in our wildlife mural, plus books, crafts, and wooden toys. Come see us to step out of the heat for a spell.

08/17/2026

We have a presentation at the end of August on Collecting 101: The Basics. Come learn with us!

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

A few more pics to share of the current dolls exhibit! Stop by soon!

07/29/2026

Announcing an upcoming event benefitting the Forney Historic Preservation League! More details to be added on the event page in the days/weeks to come. Tickets available online via the museum website. Join us!

07/20/2026

The Barbies are back, plus a whole lot more! Take a peek at some of the dolls being featured from Telisa Spain, collector extraordinaire! You can see this exhibit beginning Wednesday, July 22, and the dolls will be displayed for more than a month!!