Texas Artifacts & Treasures Special Exhibit

The Goodman-LeGrand Museum, located at 624 N. Broadway Ave, will host a special exhibit showcasing Texas artifacts that have been collected and discovered by Tyler’s own Antiquarian, Kenneth Cromer. The exhibit begins May 2 and runs through May 31.
These special collections of artifacts will include Republic of Texas Maps from 1836-1845, Texas Cigar Boxes from 1893 to 1920 and local Tyler bottles from 1880 to 1914. The exhibit will showcase 45 special artifacts.
When asked “why do you collect these types of artifacts?” “Because it makes history come alive and you can hold it in your hand,” said Mr. Cromer. He has walked creek beds, crawled under houses, and even dug in privies to find his treasures. He has traveled all over Texas and Oklahoma looking for that rare find. “This is what I live for,” said Mr. Cromer.
The exhibit will be displayed throughout the Goodman-LeGrand home along with the permanent collection in museum. A special meet and greet with Kenneth Cromer will take place on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Hit the Bricks weekend.
For more information, please call (903) 531-1286. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A $3 suggested donation per person is requested. For groups of 10 or more, please schedule a time to tour and it is $3 per person.

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