Our Mission

To promote historical and cultural influences and to educate our community by collecting, preserving, and showcasing the history associated with Lumberton, Texas.

The Museum's History

In 2019, a group of Lumberton citizens formed a non-profit organization to explore the concept of a museum to preserve the history of our community. The group gathered ideas and started searching for a place for the museum.

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In 2023, the City of Lumberton began developing a new multi-purpose Event Center to be built next to City Hall.

In April 2025, the Lumberton Historical Museum signed a lease with the City of Lumberton to rent space in the new building.

August 2026 marked the opening of the Lumberton Historical Museum, with free admission and operating expenses funded by donations and grants, and supported by the members of Friends of the Museum.

2026 Board of Directors

President: Linda Richmond

Treasurer: Sheila Schoen

Secretary: Jeri Elkins

Vice Presidents:

Betty Iles

Kathryne Colligan

Directors:

Lynette Barks

Felecia Caywood Colton

Harvey Zernial

Honorary Board Members

Carolyn McAlister

Steve Clark

Milton Overstreet

Our Vision

To connect citizens and visitors to Lumberton's past, with historical and educational exhibits, showing how Lumberton came to be.