During 2017-2018, the United States and Texas will observe the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I. In observance of the centennial commemoration, the Collin County History Museum has created an exhibit to honor the role that Collin County soldiers and Texas played in the Great War.  The exhibit is open to the general public weekly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am-4pm. Special tours can be arranged on Monday-Wednesday by contacting the museum.
email:info@collincountyhistoricalsociety.org      or       call: 972-542-9457

Texas and Collin County in WWI

The people and places of WWI shape Texas 100 years later. 198,000 Texans served in WWI. Over 5,100 gave their lives.
The museum exhibit provides an overview of World War I, with special focus on different aspects and outcomes encountered by the United States during their involvement in the Great War. 

Interactive Experience

Visitors are provided an iPad with apps preloaded on the device. These interactive apps have maps, timelines, photographs, and videos about World War 1. As visitors tour the exhibit, they can use the iPads to scan QR codes linked to videos, podcasts, documentaries, photographs, documents, songs and websites to learn about WWI.