The White Settlement Historical Museum has a goal of $5,000 to prepare, develop, design and install the next special exhibit to be featured in the Jimmie E. Weaver Special Exhibit Room - "Community Life Through the Pages of Suburban Newspapers" to run from January - June 2027.
A second goal of $1,500 will be used to restore a 1947 John Deere MT 1947 2-Cylinder Letter Series Tricycle General Purpose Row-Crop Utility Tractor to running condition. It needs four new tires and inner tubes, a 6-volt tractor battery, oil and air filers, spark plugs, tractor oil and harness wiring, all sourced locally, at the best possible prices, to make this happen.
A third goal, estimated at $1,000, would allow the Museum to purchase the necessary accessory materials needed to be able to demonstrate basic blacksmithing techniques to visitors. The museum has already purchased a new anvil and some hammers.
A fourth goal is raising $2,000 to help defray the cost of hosting the 2nd Annual "Voices of the Land: Celebrating Native American Heritage" event on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. This event will feature a vibrant mix of drumming, dancing, storytelling, artisan crafts, food and educational experiences - all honoring the rich traditions and continuing contributions of Native peoples. The Museum is again working with the Indigenous IAmericasorg as our event co-host. This incredible organization is dedicated to sharing the history, cultures, and contemporary experiences of Indigenous peoples throughout the Americas. Through education, community collaboration, and cultural exchange, they help build understanding and respect for Native traditions that continue to thrive today.
The White Settlement Historical Museum was established in 1991 by the White Settlement Historical Society to preserve artifacts and historical accounts of the way of life of the pioneer families in the White Settlement area from the time of its beginning to the present. Over 1000 items are on display. The museum is funded by the city from motel tax and no admission is charged.
Funds to install future special exhibits, repair donated items like the John Deere Tractor, provide accessory equipment to do blacksmithing demonstrations to the visiting public and co-host a Native American Heritage event.
The White Settlement Historical Museum strives to make their exhibits, programs and collections accessible to all audiences.
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2nd Annual "Voices of the Land: Celebrating Native American Heritage"
November 15, 2026
In-person
Organization name
White Settlement Historical Museum Incorporated
other names
WSH Museum
Tax id (EIN)
68-0581161
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Tarrant
Address
8320 HANON DR