Clay County, Texas1890 Jail Museum& Heritage Center

On the Museum Grounds

Events & Happenings

From evenings on the North Lawn to Historical Society fundraisers — what’s coming up at the jail, and how to be there when it happens.

Mark Your Calendar

Coming Up at the Jail

The Clay County Historical Society presents

A Night at the Museum

Honoring our veterans as we celebrate America’s birthday

Thursday, September 10, 2026Music on the North Lawn at 6:30 p.m.

The Historical Society opens the museum grounds for an evening honoring Clay County’s veterans as America celebrates its birthday. Live music starts on the North Lawn at 6:30 p.m., and refreshments are served in the meeting room.

Adults
$10
Students K–12
$5
Ages 5 & under
Free

Tickets are available at Prosperity Bank in Henrietta, at the museum, from any Historical Society board member, or online — the museum’s Facebook group has the link. Questions? Call (940) 538-5655.

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The Historical Society’s flyer for A Night at the Museum — the date, times, prices, and ticket outlets it lists appear in the text on this page.
The Society’s flyer for the evening

Don’t Miss the Next One

Stay in the Loop

The museum is run by volunteers, and word of new events travels the old-fashioned way — neighbor to neighbor, and these days through the Facebook group. Here’s where to listen.

The Facebook Group

New events, photos, and museum news land here first. Join the group and you’ll hear about happenings as soon as the Society announces them.

Join the group

By Phone

Call (940) 538-5655 — during open hours a volunteer will answer; otherwise leave a message and someone will call you back.

Hours can change — call (940) 538-5655 to confirm before you drive out.

By Email

Questions about an event, tickets, or renting the grounds for your own gathering? Write to the museum directly.

1890jailmuseum@gmail.com

Plan a Visit

Come See It for Yourself

116 N. Graham St., Henrietta, Texas — one block off the courthouse square. Admission is free; donations keep the iron doors swinging.

Hours
Thursday & Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Hours can change — call (940) 538-5655 to confirm before you drive out.
Admission
Free · donations welcome
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