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Welcome to Sinton Historical Museum
116 West Sinton Street
Sinton, Texas 78387
Visitor Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Acknowledgement
Support for this project funded as part of ARP Act of 2021
Community Scavenger Hunt
As part of the America 250th Anniversary, the museum board realized that our local history played a part in the bigger history of Texas and our country. So, in hopes of getting residents interested in local history we planned various activities. This scavenger hunt was one of them.
Past News Items from the Sinton, TX Newspaper
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The first Piggly Wiggly grocery store was located at 122 West Borden. This building presently houses the New Beginnings Fellowship Church.
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This annual festival was a tradition in the city of Sinton, Texas for over 40 years. The festival fizzled out during the 1990's.
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The Moss Hotel was the first brick hotel in Sinton. It was also the first hotel in town to have air conditioning. The hotel lobby housed a Western Union office and a Greyhound bus stop.
Past News Items from the Sinton, TX Newspaper
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Sinton Historical Museum
Mission Statement
The Sinton Texas Historical Museum collects and preserves historical artifacts relating to the early settlers of the Sinton, Texas area and their descendants for the purpose of educating the public and future generations of the local and area history and its part in the story of Texas.
Founding Board
The first board meeting was held January 25,2006.
Sitting: Jessica Bates, Sharon Weaver, Kimberly Nelson, Johnnie Sue Littleton.
Standing: Elizabeth Fagan, Loretta Moody, Melanie Thomas.
No pictured: Linda Moore
Make a Donation
Donations Appreciated
Your donation in support of the Sinton Historical Museum will enable us to continue with our mission of preserving the area history.
Mail check to Sinton Historical Museum
116 West Sinton Street, Sinton, TX 78387
Write "Donation" in the check memo
Memorial Donations
You may make a donation in the name of a deceased loved one that has a connection to Sinton, Texas. The name will be added to the memorial plaque that hangs in the front room.
Mail check to Sinton Historical Museum
116 West Sinton Street, Sinton, TX 78387
Write the name of person in the check memo
WWII Army Vet Visits Museum
World War II Veteran, Jose N. Mendez, of Corpus Christi, Texas visits the Sinton Museum and poses in front of photo & medals of Roque Cardenas, Sr.
Help Sustain the Environment
We Collect Aluminum Cans
We Collect Aluminum Cans
Our Collection bin has easy access and is located along North McCall St.
Recycle Bin on Wheels
We Collect Aluminum Cans
This utility trailer was customized by the students of the Coastal Bend College Welding Department. The trailer was funded by the Port of Corpus Christi.
Bring Us Your Aluminum Cans
Bring Us Your Aluminum Cans
The museum provides the only collection bin for aluminum cans in the City of Sinton.
The cans are transferred from the collection bin on McCall Street onto the utility trailer. They are then towed by vehicle 5 miles to Camacho's for recycling.
The Bin on Wheels is at times displayed at local and area events to provide individuals opportunity to participate in the first step of recycling.
Did You Know?
Researched & Written by Kay Sites
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