Terrace Park Membership

TPHS Program "Robinson Circus Trains" and "Walking Tour"

Date: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013
Time: 3:30 Social 4:00 Program
Location: TP Elementary School
Free and Open to the Public!
Learn about the NEW Walking Tour of Terrace Park!

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Office open on Thursdays 12-3. Call 248-1777 for questions,tours or appointments.

TPHS is the public repository for Terrace Park historical archival material. We collect information and photos of people, events, homes and life in TP. All donations are available to be viewed by the public. Items are held in our gallery and archives which are free to the public. Please keep us in mind when cleaning out your closets or moving!



Terrace Park Historical Society Newsletter
Terrace Park Historical Homes

About the Terrace Park Historical Society

Welcome to the Terrace Park Historical Society! The Society was incorporated on September 14, 2001, and officially began operation with its first meeting on Monday evening, November 5, 2001, in the St. Thomas Church undercroft. The forty-eight enthusiastic people attending this meeting lay the groundwork for what was to become an integral part of Terrace Park.

The original Board of Trustees consisted of the following individuals: Carol C. Cole, president; Betsy Holloway, vice-president; Kay Pope, secretary; Bill Holloway, treasurer; Ken Bassett, legal counsel; Helen Barnett, Stan Brown, Lee Cole and Julie Northrop members-at-large. The newsletter editor was Pat Henley and Jeanette Pruiss served as the Society's official photographer.

From its inception, the Terrace Park Historical Society has encouraged people to write down and share their memories of Terrace Park. The first meeting in 2001 featured an article written by local resident Flach Douglas on his memories of the Terrace Park post office. This important tradition of sharing recollections continues with the recording and transcribing of oral histories for the Society's archives.

The inaugural meeting also featured a display depicting some of the history of Terrace Park with emphasis on the years 1893 (year of incorporation), 1901 and 2001. Included were articles, early maps, homes with building dates, subdivision maps, Terrace Park School diplomas and scrapbooks, newspaper clippings of events occurring in 2001 and highlights of two Terrace Park families who no longer live in the area but contributed to the fabric of the Village. The importance of sharing this type of information with the general public remains a vital goal of the organization. To this end, the Society welcomes donations of items to insure their preservation. Items can be donated or simply scanned or photographed for return to their owners.

The mission of the Terrace Park Historical Society is to foster understanding of and appreciation for the historic heritage of Terrace Park. The Society carries out this mission by making sincere efforts to educate children and adults about the treasures of the Village and the importance of protecting documents and artifacts kept in our archives.

Because of its non-profit 501(c)(3) status, the Board of Trustees gratefully acknowledges that much success is due to the financial generosity of our membership, approximately 250 strong, who support our mission to preserve the history of our village. Volunteer hours, sales of various items, grants, and the biannual house tour also serve as a constant reminder of the energy and dedication of our membership while also helping to keep the TPHS functioning successfully.

The current Board of Trustees encompasses people of varying ages who bring ideas and perspectives of both new and longtime residents. These dedicated individuals help ensure that the work of the Society continues through the many volunteer hours they devote. It is the goal of this board that the Terrace Park Historical Society continue its mission of preserving the heritage of our unique Village. Please join us in this journey!