Mark These Events On Your Calendar
May 17-18, 2025 - Palo Pinto Flute/Art/Music Festival
June 7, 2025 - Frontier Days & Old Settlers Reunion
December 11, 2025 - Frontier Christmas
The events listed above are sponsored by the Palo Pinto County Historical Association and are held in Palo Pinto. Check back for more information about these events or follow Facebook/Palo Pinto County Historical Commission.
April 26, 2025 - Palo Pinto County on Tour (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
A self-paced historical & wildflower driving tour sponsored by the Palo Pinto County Historical Commission. This event is held every two years in odd numbered years. Purchase a ticket on day of tour and start tour at any location; proceed as you wish. Tickets will also be sold in advance the month before tour at Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce (940-325-2557) and Bennett's Office Supply in Mineral Wells (940-325-1344). Adults - $20; Children 6-15 - $5; Children under 6 - Free
The following historic sites are included on the April 26, 2025 tour:
1) Castle Rock, 12913 S. Hwy 281, Santo, TX 76472
2) Old Jail Museum Complex, 231 South 5th Ave., Palo Pinto, TX 76484
3) First Christian Church, 728 Elm St., Palo Pinto, TX 76484
4) St. Boniface Catholic Church, Dodson Prairie (north of Strawn); 1620 Church House Rd., Strawn, TX 76475
5) Zim's Retreat & Recreation, 10990 TX-16 S., Strawn, TX 76475
6) Watson House, 115 Watson Place, Strawn, TX 76475.
Special thanks to our sponsors for the 2025 tour: McCoy Structures, Clear Fork Bank, Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Morenci Candles, Strawn Greyhound Pac-A-Sac, Zim's Retreat & Recreation, Strawn Area Chamber of Commerce, Titan Bank, AgTrust Farm Credit, Bennett's Office Supply & Equipment, Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce, Community National Bank and Trust of Texas. In Kind Sponsor: Eira Virginia Jones, Robinson Ranch, Strawn.
Museums Open Throughout The Year
Palo Pinto County Old Jail Museum – 231 South 5th Ave., Palo Pinto, TX
Open 1st weekend of March through 2nd weekend of December.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission.
To schedule a special or group visit, call 940-769-2600
Strawn Historical Museum – 119 E. North Front St., Strawn, TX
Open Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free admission.
Tours of the recently renovated Texas & Pacific train depot are also available during museum hours.