Enloe Museum Collections Continue to Grow

The Clara Foster Slough Museum in Enloe, continues to expand its farm implement collection.  One of the latest items placed on display, is a 'double shovel' horse drawn plow, provided by the Jackson family.

Horse drawn 'double shovel' plow, on display at the Clara Foster Slough Museum.

Enloe Independence Day Celebration

'Way Back in the Gardenia Rows' Book Signing Event

The Clara Foster Slough Museum will be hosting 'Way Back in the Gardenia Rows' author Kay Wheeler Moore, during a book signing event on Saturday, July 6.  The event will be held in conjunction with the Enloe 4th of July activities, from 2pm to 4pm.  The fun new cookbook/autobiography is filled with recipes and the stories that accompany them.  Great stories of local history, with the added bonus of great hometown recipes, make this book a great addition to both the kitchen and the library !

The Enloe Independence Day Celebration activities look to make for a fun and entertaining Saturday !!

Lane Duncan and his Enloe based 'Texas T-Rex' LSGTPA Youth Class pulling tractor plan on being on hand at the museum, and will have 'T-Rex' tattoos for the youngsters of all ages !

This would be a great time to bring that special item, that you have been thinking of presenting to the museum for display !  The museum has collections of horse shoes, marbles, military items, agricultural pieces, and all sorts of Enloe area historical items.  If you have an item that you feel would be of interest, please bring it in to the museum.  Items big and small, all have great stories  !!!  We would love to share your history !!

Jack Farms Syrup Press Exhibit

The Jack Farms Syrup Press has been restored and relocated to the Clara Foster Slough Museum in Enloe !

Lane Duncan surveys a syrup press, to be relocated.

Richard Duncan chips away at the Jack Farms syrup press base.

Eric Morris lends his International 656, to the syrup press relocation project.

The Jack Farms syrup press, being loaded, destined for the Enloe Musem.

Richard Duncan inspects the Jack Farms syrup press base.

Lane Duncan inspects the Jack Farms syrup press exhibit. at the Clara Foster Slough Museum.

Lane Duncan, with the Jack Farms syrup press in the Enloe Museum.

Camp Shed Cemetery and Staten Cemetery in Mt. Joy to Receive Historical Markers

Texas Historical Commission reports that the Camp Shed Cemetery and Staten (Mt. Joy) Cemetery historical marker applications have been approved !  Members of the Camp Shed Cemetery Association are working on plans for the dedication ceremony, scheduled for March 2nd at 1 pm.  Stay tuned for details of this historic event !!!!

Photos by Cindy Roller

Merry Christmas !

The staff of the Clara Foster Slough Museum in Enloe, would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas !!

Be safe in your travels, and may the joys of Christmas bless you and your families !

Remember, should you wish to visit the Enloe Museum, we can arrange a tour by appointment during the upcoming holidays.  Please call Richard Duncan, at (903)784-8114, to schedule your visit.

Christmas Parade Rolls Through Enloe

The annual Enloe Christmas Parade rolled through town on a Saturday afternoon.  Approximately 25 entries entertained the crowd of spectators with two passes down Lexie Street, in front of the Clara Foster Slough Museum. A great time was had, as the festivities then moved to the Enloe Community Center, for a covered dish dinner.  After a Christmas story was read to the children, a surprise visitor made entrance, as Santa showed up to distribute some early presents to the kids !

Lane Duncan represents the LSGTPA tractor pulling club at the Enloe Christmas  parade.

The 'Texas T-Rex' pulling tractor was originally from Enloe, and made a return visit for the  Christmas parade.

Parade spectators view the Enloe Christmas Parade at the Clara Foster Slough Museum.

The Enloe Community Center hosted a covered dish dinner following the Enloe Christmas parade.

A surprise visitor stopped by to visit the youngsters at the Enloe Community Center.

Fun times at the Enloe Community Center !

Enloe Museum Expansion Underway

The expansion of the Clara Foster Slough Museum has now progressed from the planning stage into the construction phase.  The design and engineering team have completed the initial plans and are now erecting steel for the structure, which will extend the rear of the building.  Plans are to use the addition to improve and increase the display of military exhibits, and allow for the addition of a railroad exhibit !