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Moody Museum The Moody Museum is located in Taylor, Texas and is the Victorian boyhood home of Texas youngest governor, Gov. Dan Moody.

Still looking for the youth of Taylor to represent historical figures.  We have extended the deadline for signing up unt...
10/14/2026

Still looking for the youth of Taylor to represent historical figures. We have extended the deadline for signing up until Wednesday, October 21st. Please contact Marcie Svatek at [email protected] for more information.

Help us honor our military on Sunday, November 8th.  Music will be provided by members of the Taylor High School Ceremon...
10/12/2026

Help us honor our military on Sunday, November 8th. Music will be provided by members of the Taylor High School Ceremonial Band. We are also pleased to welcome guest speaker Sgt. Major (Ret.) Robert Dashman.

Looking for Taylor students, grades kinder through 6th!
10/06/2026

Looking for Taylor students, grades kinder through 6th!

This edition of "Tales of Taylor" includes stories from three storytellers. First is Marcie Svatek, who tells of the rom...
10/02/2026

This edition of "Tales of Taylor" includes stories from three storytellers. First is Marcie Svatek, who tells of the romance between Dan'l Moody and Nancy "Nannie" Robertson as told through letters they exchanged in the late 1800s. The second speaker Krystal Young tells the story of Middleweight Wrestling Champion "Pet" Brown who died tragically while working in East Texas. The third speaker is Jesse Ancira sharing the story of the creation of Ancira's Salsa, a local brand created by his parents and now distributed through numerous grocery stores including HEB.

This edition of "Tales of Taylor" includes stories from three story...

Last night’s Tales of Taylor was a big success.  Despite the rain, we had a nice group who came to learn a little of Tay...
10/02/2026

Last night’s Tales of Taylor was a big success. Despite the rain, we had a nice group who came to learn a little of Taylor’s history from long ago.

Special thanks to the Ancira family who shared their story and some salsa. It was delicious and their’s is a true hometown success story.

10/01/2026

Rain or shine, the Tales of Taylor event at the Moody Museum is on! Salsa & Story Time!
7:00pm 9th & Talbot

If your student is interested in being a part of Taylor's 150th birthday celebration, see below!
09/29/2026

If your student is interested in being a part of Taylor's 150th birthday celebration, see below!

These kiddos had a great time with their family at the Smithsonian exhibit!  Come on out - the last day is Saturday!!!!!
09/24/2026

These kiddos had a great time with their family at the Smithsonian exhibit! Come on out - the last day is Saturday!!!!!

There are only a few days left to enjoy the traveling Smithsonian Exhibit here in Taylor.  The last day is this coming S...
09/23/2026

There are only a few days left to enjoy the traveling Smithsonian Exhibit here in Taylor. The last day is this coming Saturday. This once in a lifetime experience is located at the Heidenheimer Building at 209 East 1st Street, across from the Amtrak Depot.

The Moody hosted a group of ladies for an afternoon tea today. A ladies tea is very much in line with the type of activi...
09/20/2026

The Moody hosted a group of ladies for an afternoon tea today. A ladies tea is very much in line with the type of activities the Moody ladies would have hosted back in their day.

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114 W 9th Street
Taylor, TX
76574

Opening Hours

Friday 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 2pm - 5pm

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