Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas
The Library and Museum is devoted to education and preservation of history. The major collection in the Library is comprised of Masonic and Texas histories and biographies. Exhibits in the Museum include the Republic of Texas Collection, the Military and Holocaust Collection, the Railroad Collection and the Masonry in Texas Collection with the addition of…
Read MoreMayborn Museum Complex
Located on the Baylor University campus, the Mayborn Museum Complex features a natural science and cultural history museum focusing on Central Texas with walk-in dioramas including one on the Waco Mammoth Site, and exploration stations for geology, paleontology, archaeology, and natural history. In addition to the natural history exhibits, there are seventeen themed discovery rooms…
Read MoreMcCulloch House Museum
The original two room structure was built by Dr. Josiah H. Caldwell as a home for his wife and five children. In 1870, the house was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Champe Carter McCulloch who expanded the structure to its present size. The house was occupied by family members of the McCulloch family until 1971. Along…
Read MoreMcLennan County Historic Markers
There are over 300 historic markers in McLennan County for you to explore. Visit the McLennan County Historical Commission website for a list of most of them and their location.
Read MoreLee Lockwood Library & Museum
Discover the majesty of Waco’s own Lee Lockwood Library and Museum. The home of the Waco Scottish Rite of Freemasonry also hosts a variety of public and private events. Lee Lockwood Scottish Rite Library and Museum (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Monday thru Thursday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) The…
Read MoreInstitute for Oral History
Through dynamic, recorded interviews, oral history preserves the stories of individuals who helped create the fabric of history and whose lives, in turn, were shaped by the people, places, events, and ideas of their day. The Institute for Oral History has recorded and preserved oral histories since 1970, earning along the way a strong reputation…
Read MoreHistoric Waco Foundation
The mission of HWF is to preserve the heritage of Waco and McLennan County, Texas for future generations and to present enriching diverse experiences. HWF owns and operates three historic house museums in the Downtown Waco area. Facebook
Read MoreHomestead Craft Village
Homestead Craft Village is a faith-based community offering shopping, dining, and self-guided tours. The 18-acre complex includes a 200-year old barn, the Potter’s House, a woodworking shop, a restored 1760 gristmill, fiber arts, an herb garden, and more. Guided tours are available by appointment. Try the new Apple Cider Mill and Tea Room in the…
Read MoreEarle-Napier-Kinnard House Museum
In 1855, John Baylis Earle moved to Waco from Alabama and began construction on one of the earliest brick homes of Waco. Mr. Earle briefly served in the Confederate Army, but had to leave due to his poor eyesight. In 1866, Earle moved his family to East Waco. In 1868, after the Civil War, Dr. John…
Read MoreEast Terrace House Museum
Every princess needs a castle! After moving from Tennessee in 1858, industrialist J. W. Mann built this beautiful house for his bride, Cemira. In 1874, J. W. Mann, his wife, and their two young boys, Howard and J. W. Jr., moved into East Terrace. Mr. Mann was involved in several businesses, including the brick company…
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