Did you know that Pearland Texas has a historical society?
The Pearland Historical Society is an important part of our community! Its mission is to preserve and perpetuate the rich history and heritage of the great City of Pearland!
The formation of the Society is fairly recent. According to the Pearland Historical Society's website, the formation of the society began on April 10, 1986 when Mayor Tom Reid wrote a letter to C. V. “Vic” Coppinger urging the formation of a Pearland Historical Society. Vic Coppinger, who later also served as Pearland’s Mayor, called a meeting of Pearland citizens on June 9, 1986 and from that meeting the Pearland Historical Society was born. In July of that year a set of by-laws were adopted and 119 charter members joined the Society.
The Historical Society strives to work with our City and our School District to keep Pearland history alive. There are five historical markers in Pearland. They are “Old Settlers Cemetery”, “Old Pearland Depot”, “First Methodist Church of Pearland”, “The Old Pearland High School” and “Zychlinski Park”. A time capsule was set in Zychlinski Park on September 22, 2007 at the dedication ceremony for the historical marker for the Park. The time capsule will be opened September 22, 2057.
The Society in partnership with the Pearland Parks & Recreation Department refurbished the “Old Settlers Cemetery” and planted oak trees in memory of old time Pearland families.
The Society is also working with the Parks Department to put historical information
at kiosks which will be along the future walking trails.
A quarterly “Historical Society Newsletter” is sent to all members during the first month of each quarter of the year. Quarterly meetings are held at Knapp Senior Citizens Center on the 3rd Tuesday of the first month of each quarter.
Membership in the Pearland Historical Society is open to anyone who is interested in preserving the history and heritage of the town of Pearland. If you are interested in becoming a member, click here to download an application. For more information, contact the Pearland Historical Society.
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