Mary Adams, W.K. Gordon Museum Director and Curator of Collections, gave an interesting presentation about the museum and research center at Ranger Lions Club’s August 10th meeting. She also arranged a captivating display of spurs, which were part of the 2022 “Texas Spurs and the Artists Who Created Them” exhibit. The spurs belong to the Hugh Edmondson Collection.
W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center for Industrial History of Texas is located in Thurber, Texas (Exit 367 on Interstate I 20). Ms. Adams pointed out that the town of Thurber was completely owned by the Texas and Pacific Coal Company. The museum and research center’s interactive exhibits explore the birth and death of this company town, the lives of those who lived and worked there.
W.K. Gordon Museum also offers a number of entertaining and educational events during the year, Ms. Adams pointed out. These include Tuesday Talks with Dr. Deborah Liles which explores topics of history; History Happy Hour - highlighting local crafters; Night at the Opera House - showing of films that inspired Thurber residents; Christmas Tree Extravaganza and Holiday Programming. Upcoming events: Tuesday Talks will highlight “Census Records” on September 12; History Happy Hour features Amber Dragon Meadery on Sep. 30th; Night at the Opera House will showcase the 1933 film classic “State Fair” on October 21st.
