Latest southlake historical society News
Mar 3, 2025
SLK City Spotlight – First Financial Bank’s 40th Anniversary
Mayor Shawn McCaskill stops by First Financial Bank to talk about its 40-year history as the first bank in Southlake.
Jul 16, 2024
Southlake Historical Society’s Research Assists with Bob Jones’ Induction into Exhibit at the Witte in San Antonio
Bob Jones was recently added to a prestigious exhibit with the help of the Southlake Historical Society’s research.
Jun 24, 2024
Making A Splash This Summer with the Southlake Historical Society’s Upcoming Exhibit
On this week's episode of Southlake City Spotlight, learn more about how Lake Grapevine helped put our city on the map.
Oct 31, 2022
Southlake Historical Society Presents: Ghosts of Southlake’s Past
The spirit of Halloween may be about ghosts, goblins, candy, and things that go bump in the night, but the Southlake Historical Society has a different take on this year’s spooky season. On this week’s Minute with the Mayor, SHS member Tamara McMillan spoke with Mayor John Huffman about the organization’s plans to educate the…
Oct 31, 2022
Southlake Historical Society Presents: Ghosts of Southlake’s Past
The spirit of Halloween may be about ghosts, goblins, candy, and things that go bump in the night, but the Southlake Historical Society has a different take on this year’s spooky season. On this week’s Minute with the Mayor, SHS member Tamara McMillan spoke with Mayor John Huffman about the organization’s plans to educate the…
Mar 3, 2022
Texas Historical Commission recognizes the Southlake Historical Society as a leader in preserving the history of Texas
The Texas Historical Commission’s prestigious Award of Excellence in Preserving History has been awarded to the Southlake Historical Society for its exhibit “Bob and Almeady Chisum Jones: A True Story of Resilience, Courage and Success.” The exhibit shines light on Southlake’s past through the accomplishments of former slaves whose lives were part of the heritage…
Feb 2, 2022
Celebrate Black History Month at the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve
February is Black History Month. It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of African Americans in local communities and throughout the U.S. If you are looking for a way to celebrate Black History Month this year, then look no further than the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve. The Southlake Historical Society’s Bob…
Oct 25, 2021
The City of Southlake Unveils Bob and Almeady Jones Statue at Bob Jones Park
On Sunday, October 24, the City of Southlake hosted a public art dedication and celebration for Seth Vandable’s “Bob and Almeady Jones” statue at Bob Jones Park. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the park. Descendants from the Jones family, City Council members, Arts Council members, and Southlake Historical Society members gathered to unveil…
Oct 25, 2021
The City of Southlake Unveils Bob and Almeady Jones Statue at Bob Jones Park
On Sunday, October 24, the City of Southlake hosted a public art dedication and celebration for Seth Vandable’s “Bob and Almeady Jones” statue at Bob Jones Park. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the park. Descendants from the Jones family, City Council members, Arts Council members, and Southlake Historical Society members gathered to unveil…
Jul 29, 2021
Southlake Historical Society’s exhibit on Bob and Almeady Chisum Jones wins 2021 AASLH Award of Excellence
The Southlake Historical Society (SHS) was recently named the recipient of an American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) Award of Excellence for “Bob and Almeady Chisum Jones: A True Story of Resilience, Courage, and Success.” The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 76th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement…