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Explore, Learn, and Engage at Doss Heritage
Join us at the Doss Heritage and Culture Center to dive into Texas history through engaging programs and interactive experiences designed for all ages.
Educational Programs
Our Learning Opportunities
Adult Workshops
Expand your knowledge with workshops designed for adults, featuring expert talks, hands-on activities, and historical insights.
Children's Programming
Engage young minds with fun and educational programs that bring history to life through storytelling, crafts, and interactive sessions.
School Tours
Experience Texas history firsthand with guided tours tailored for students, offering engaging exhibits and educational activities. Call 817-599-6168 for pricing and dates.
Summer Camps
Join us for a variety of three-day camps that bring Texas history to life through hands-on art and STEM projects, engaging games, educational discussions and more. Campers will explore the past through a new lens and have a blast doing it!
Upcoming Events
Preschool Storytime
Songs, crafts, a fun story and a tasty snack await your preschooler at Doss Preschool Storytime. We aim to provide a safe space for socialization and learning for your littles.
Every Tuesday @ 10:30am
FREE
Art Hour
This month, kiddos will be creating air-dry clay ghosts! These are super cool and can be placed over a tea-light candle for a spooky ambiance!
October 8, 2026 @ 4:30pm
FREE
Exhibit Lecture
Mary Lane Garmon will present a special lecture on Thursday, October 8th discussing her new book and the development of the exhibit Goodbye to a Pairie.
October 8, 2026 @ 5:30pm
FREE
Homeschool Day - Texas Archeology
Join us on Wednesday, October 14th at 1pm as students learn about important archeological finds in Texas, what the current hot topics and trends are in archeology, and how archeology helps us put together a picture of our past.
October 14, 2026 @ 1pm
FREE – Doss Partners
$5/Student – General Public
The Cabin Candy Crawl
Gather around the campfire at Pioneer Cabin Park for an evening of weenie roasting, s’mores and fall fun under the Texas sky. Little ones can dress up and trick-or-treat through our historical log cabins and enjoy small games along the way. It’s a cozy, old-fashioned Halloween the whole family will love!
October 29, 2026 @ 5:30pm
FREE
Join Us for an Unforgettable Experience
Discover the colorful tapestry of Texas history at the Doss Heritage and Culture Center. Whether you’re interested in a school tour, children’s programming or adult learning sessions, there’s something for everyone.
Museum Hours
Tues – Sat : 10am - 5pm
Thurs : 10am-8pm
Sun & Mon: Closed
Contact Us
(817) 599-6168
Email Us
Organizational Info
Mailing Address
PO Box 215
Weatherford, TX 76086
Mission Statement
The mission of the James and Dorothy Doss Heritage and Culture Center is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Parker County through cultural and educational events that raise awareness and pride in our western heritage.
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