Due to a shortage of space, the Roanoke Visitor Center and Museum can only accept donations that relate to the history of Roanoke, Texas, or to a resident or former resident of Roanoke. The following are examples of items that would be greatly appreciated:
Antique books and school supplies
Antique clothing and jewelry
Antique musical instruments
Antique toys and dolls
Cooking equipment
Cuspidors (spittoons)
Documents
Farming, ranching, and woodworking tools
Furniture
Medical tools and medicine bottles
Military artifacts/uniforms
Photographs
Player piano
Quilts
Railroad artifacts
Saloon antiques (bottles, front and back bars, signs, tables, tokens, etc.)
If you are interested in donating item(s) that you believe significant to Roanoke and the surrounding area or Texas history in general, please stop by the Roanoke Visitor Center and Museum or contact us at 817-491-6090.