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Written by Tracy
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Wednesday, 26 October 2011 21:01 |
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Join us this Saturday from 6pm to 9pm for the Forney Trails of Treats 2011 in the Forney Community Park. We will be handing out candy to the little ghosts and goblins, and answering questions about the new museum. You can also meet our new director, Catherine Wright. See you there!
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Written by Tracy
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Thursday, 20 October 2011 20:53 |
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 The Spellman Museum of Forney History is excited to announce the hiring of a new Museum Director who will help us with the new museum, grants, fundraising, and community awareness.
Catherine Ray Wright is a native Texan, born and raised in Dallas. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a BFA and a MA in Museum Studies from The Johns Hopkins University. Her work experience includes working for Southwest Airlines as a Flight Attendant, and Richardson Independent School District as a visual art teacher. Her museum experience includes Curator for Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum and Public Relations with the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts both located in Alabama. She has also worked in the education department with the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas.
Catherine brings a focused vision to the Spellman Museum as we near the completion of architectural plans for the renovation of our new location. She along with the Board of Directors see the Spellman as a vital part of Forney, offering exciting new exhibits and a full educational department offering classes for all ages.
Catherine and her husband Brad have three grown sons, a daughter-in-law and two granddaughters.
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Written by Tracy
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Thursday, 20 October 2011 20:52 |
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The Board of the Forney Historic Preservation League met in October to review the 95% drawings for the new museum. The drawings were done by the preservation architect team of Quimby-McCoy. Once finalized, the architects will create construction documents which will be used to bid for general contractors. We hope to begin construction very soon.
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Written by Tracy
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Tuesday, 09 August 2011 08:58 |
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SPIRIT OF '45 DAY AT
SPELLMAN MUSEUM
In a special effort to remember and honor the citizens, soldiers, and families of the World War II era, the Spellman Museum of Forney History is hosting an exhibit of photographs, memorabilia, and other items related to the mid 1940's. Visitors are encouraged to come by the museum this Sunday, August 14, from 2:00 till 4:00 p.m. The Spellman Museum is located on the second floor of the Forney City Hall, and admission is free. The exhibit honoring "The Greatest Generation" may also be seen on August 17, 24, and 31, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
If you would like to donate or let us borrow some items from World War II, please contact us at
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or come by the museum this Wednesday, August 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We can also scan photos.
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Written by Tracy
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Thursday, 27 January 2011 22:53 |
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Check out the latest records we've added, or just go browse through the Archives!
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