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The Ellis County Museum is a private nonprofit museum that was originally established in 1968 by a citizen group to preserve the cultural and social history of the Ellis County region. The lovely museum is housed within an historic 1889 living history building in Waxahachie's downtown district, located adjacent to the Ellis County Courthouse. Visitors can stop in at the museum Mondays through Saturdays throughout the afternoon hours, documents the county's cultural heritage through a variety of museum exhibits, including photography retrospectives and collections of historical documents. The museum is also home to the Heritage Visitor Center of Waxahachie, which provides information on the area's attractions. Special events hosted throughout the year include a Brown Bag Speaker Series and an annual holiday Gingerbread Trail event.

201 S College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165, Phone: 972-937-0681

The Ellis County Museum
© The Ellis County Museum

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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