Peters Colony
Historical Society

of Dallas County, Texas
P.O. Box 110846
Carrollton, Texas 75011-0846
Organized September 21, 1971

 

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Welcome to the Peters Colony Historical Society

 of Dallas County.


 

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Information about our next meeting:

 

February 8, 2024  

 

Peters Colony Historical Society Members & Friends,

Our meeting on Monday, March 11, 2024 will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton, TX 75006 in the large front meeting room.

Our speaker this month will be Don Beckel who describes himself as the self-appointed Historian for The City of The Colony. He has been researching the history of The Colony since 2006 as one of the founders and President of The Colony Local History Committee. Don spoke to Peters Colony Historical Society in March 2008 in the early days of his research. He has also served on the Denton County Historical Commission Marker Committee and as a Commission volunteer.

 He is the author of the historical narrative that resulted in The Colony being awarded the Belz Bridge Denton County Historical Marker and researched the recently dedicated Texas Historical Marker narrative honoring the founder of The Colony � Dave Fox, President of Fox & Jacobs. He is also the author of a book about the history of the land where The Colony is before it became The Colony titled �Bridges to the Future � A Pre-incorporation History of The Colony, TX�. You can download a copy of this book at:

https://www.thecolonytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3697/Bridges-to-the-Future-Full-Text?bidId=

He is currently writing a book about The Colony�s first 50 years scheduled to be completed later this year.

 

 

Local News:

Gateway to the Globe Sat, Mar 23, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT 

Gateway to the Globe, a multicultural celebration promoting world geography and the traditions and cultures of the residents of Farmers Branch and the greater North Texas region. This new event has been carefully crafted with input from a Multicultural Task Force, which is dedicated to creating a platform to share cultural heritage by showcasing exceptional exhibits, foods, and performances from representatives of diverse nationalities.  https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/556/Special-Events

Our speaker on April 8 will be Vickie Bryant from Top O' Hill Terrace. The remaining meetings for the year are April 8, and May 13, 2024.

 

Brian Williams
President, Peters Colony Historical Society


 

We are an organization that has worked diligently since September, 1971 to preserve the history of the Peters Colony settlers of Dallas County and their descendants. 

The Peters Colony Historical Society (PCHS) publishes a journal called Elm Fork Echoes.  It was initially published semi-annually and is now published annually.  The society has also sponsored the publication of the book Elm Fork Settlement: Farmers Branch and Carrollton which was compiled and written by Georgia Myers Ogle. It has been republished and is available for purchase from PCHSDC. 

The Peters Colony Historical Society meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from September through May (except December). The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in Carrollton at the Josey Ranch Lake Public Library, 1700 Keller Springs Road on the southwest corner of Josey and Keller Springs.                      ...Read more....

                                                 

 

We encourage you to attend our meetings. Guests are welcome and dues which are minimal go towards preservation projects.

The Society mission and vision are:

  • To arouse interest in the past, especially the history of the Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and surrounding areas.

  • To collect, preserve, and disseminate historical information such as genealogies, directories, papers and pamphlets, manuscript material, relics and material objects illustrative of life, events, conditions, and activities past to present.

  • Cooperation with officials, Societies or Associations in assuring the preservation of the records and archives of the community as well as preservation of historic buildings, monuments, markers, and trails.

 

Activities of the Peters Colony Historical Society

  • Publication of Historical Journals

  • Monthly Guest Speakers

  • Participation in Local Community Programs

  • Involvement with the Historical section in the Josey Ranch Lake Library

  • Elm Fork Echoes � Yearly Publication that preserves facts and stories of yesteryear.
     
    Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County is a non-profit organization.

Tax deductible donations are used for the preservation of local area projects, including historical buildings, monuments, trails, markers, and the records and archives of the community.

 

See Membership Information & Constitution for more information


 

Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County is a non-profit organization.
Copyright 2003-2007.  All rights reserved.  Contact: Edward L. Williams

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