Many South Texans attended the 2009 anniversary of the Seguin Guadalupe County Heritage Museum. Make plans to attend this year's event scheduled for Friday, Mar. 12, 5-7 p.m., 114 N. River, Seguin. Call for more info to 830.372.0965 or email inquiries to : heritagemuseum@satx.rr.org

Admission $10 to non-members, free to members.

Events and Exhibits/Seguin Guadalupe County Heritage Museum

The Seguin Heritage Museum has "worn a lot of "hats" , it was a grocery store, a pool hall, an
S & H Green Stamp Store and now it houses the county's largest, most complete photography collection, The Leon Collection. Also the Strictly Seguin Shop, has timely and unique items for sale,from postcards to pottery, you'll find an assortment of locally-produced gifts and souvenirs there.
Please visit : http://www.theheritagemuseum.org/ for specifics on the current exhibits at the Seguin-Guadalupe County Heritage Museum where thousands of years of history *"come alive in the objects among the displays. Since it's establishment in 1997, the museum's permanent collection has grown to tens of thousands of objects from prehistoric artifacts to ceramics, jewelry, textiles, utility items, photographs, and numerous installations.
The museum's extensive photography collection complements the artifacts in the permanent collection and is an important resource for geneaology and historical research for local residents.
The collections present a detailed overview of stylistic and iconographic trends beginning in the mid 19th century. Importantly, the collections also serve to preserve a unique visual record that reflects the cultural movements of the past while, at the same time, providing a rich framework for future growth."
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Permanent Collection- Archaeology Workshop- Leon Studio Photographic Collection- Weiss Photographic Collection- On-Loan
Please call or visit to set up a tour, or just come to 114 N. River and browse around. We sell reprints of any photo you choose from the collection or displays. Hrs. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F.
830.372.0965

Want to preserve the history of your hometown?
Become a ......
Seguin Heritage Museum Guardian
and help continue the archiving projects underway. The current major project for the museum, is The Leon Studio Collection, over 50 years of local history pictured in these treasured archives, documenting the lives of families, businesses, government and lifestyle of Seguin and Guadalupe County.
Your contribution will help continue the mission of the Seguin Heritage Museum, as well as assist with the another major project, the restoration of the spacious second floor of the museum.
Annual Guardianships are:$25 Individual$35 Family$50 Business$100 Corporate.

For more information: 830.372.0965 /heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com.
John Gesick, museum director is the author of a detailed history of Seguin, a book entitled, "Under The Live Oak Tree", available in print and online at:
http://www.seguin.net/heritage/gesicktree/

Gesick's newest work "Images of America Seguin and Guadalupe County", Arcadia Press, will be available in print in March 2010. Many of the photos in this book originated from local sources and The Leon Collection, from Leon and Nelda Kubala and are the product of their years working together at their photography studio, in downtown Seguin.
Be sure to visit The Seguin Heritage Museum on Facebook, Twitter and drop by for a visit or schedule a tour at 114 N. River ,Seguin Tx.

Intriguing, captivating glimpses into Seguin's past await the reader in this upcoming release of a pictorial history of Seguin and Guadalupe County. Author E. John Gesick , Jr., takes you on a journey from the early days when Seguin was just a stop in the road to today with the city's role in history now well established . Walk with local people from early "Walnut Springs" to today's extensive reconstruction of that historic spring in the heart of the city.From early farmers and families who established life long traditions and businesses in Guadalupe County to the many businesses and homes of major industry , which author, Gesick presents through treasured photos from The Leon Collection. From images of sepia tones, and pure black and white clarity, the Images of the Past series by Arcadia brings the journey of South Central Texas life....to life. Copies of the book are projected to be available in late March, retailing for $24 each. Contact the museum at 830.372.0965 /
heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com.