Lumberton Historical Museum

09/10/2026

We're open Thursdays and Fridays, 11am til 3pm, located next to Lumberton City Hall at North Main and Chance Cut-Off.

08/26/2026

Today we are sharing a story of early settlers in the Lumberton area, along the banks of Pine Island Bayou, where Cooks Lake Road is today. The Allums family lived in the town of Concord, founded in 1858, a thriving seaport town for a couple of decades. Come visit us at the museum and learn more from our exhibit about Concord and our town's history, leading up to the City of Lumberton. Thanks to James McKim, Chair of the Hardin County Historical Commission, and our consultant, Susan Shine Kilcrease, for sharing this story with us all.

08/22/2026

More of our visitors !

08/19/2026

We've welcomed more than 100 visitors since the Museum opened on August 6th. Come visit us on Thursdays and Fridays, from 11am until 3pm.

08/13/2026

Come visit the Museum on Thursday and Friday, 11 am til 3 pm. We are located in the middle of the Lumberton Event Center Complex and share entry doors with the Hardin County Health Department. Our address is 826 N. Main, Lumberton, Texas 77657, near the intersection of N Main/Hwy 96 and East Chance Cut-off. (Google Maps hasn't caught up with a photo of the new building yet.) We hope to see you soon!

08/07/2026

August 6, 2026 was the museum's first day open! Thanks to all our visitors, even during the afternoon rain. We will be open again today, Friday August 7, from 11 am to 3 pm, in the Event Center Complex across from Lumberton City Hall. Look for us on the north side of the building where we share an entrance with the Hardin County Health Office.
We hope to see you soon!

08/07/2026

As reported by 12News:

Lumberton Historical Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time Thursday, offering visitors a first look at exhibits chronicling the community's roots.
https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/local/lumberton-historical-museum-opens-its-doors/502-32841d8c-a213-4818-b1e0-3a6efdcd98b4?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_12NewsNow

08/06/2026

The Museum Opens Today!

Our regular visitor days are Thursdays and Fridays, 11am to 3pm.

Please come by for a first look at our historical exhibits, including:
-Historical Murals - 1700 to 1900
-DogTrot Cabin - a Life-Size Replica
-Audio Recordings of Historical Moments
-Companion Guides to the Murals, with online access
-Authentic 1898 Rough Rider Uniform preserved by a local family
-Big Book of Local Family Stories..And, meet our Museum Mascot, Chance the Fox!

Admission is free, thanks to our donors, supporters, and members of Friends of the Museum. Alternate days by reservation and for groups of 10+ will be offered soon.
Visit our website for the latest information www.lumbertonhistoricalmuseum.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the Museum!

07/26/2026

Soon....very soon....

06/14/2026

Our historical murals are installed, and the Dogtrot Cabin has been furnished! We had planned to open the Museum in early July; however, we are experiencing issues with the air conditioning in our space inside the Event Center. The City of Lumberton has recommended we postpone the museum opening until the repairs are complete. We will announce an opening date just as soon as we can. Thank you so much for your ongoing support and understanding. Follow our page and check our website for updates.