Waco History

Waco History

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Waco History lets you explore the people, places, and moments that have shaped our community’s history. Learn about the region through layered, map-based, multimedia presentations, use social media to share your stories, and experience curated historical tours of Central Texas. The Waco History website can be accessed online at wacohistory.org or through our app, Waco History, that can be downloaded on your mobile device.

02/11/2026

Please join us on February 28th for our annual Black History Month Walking Tour!

Our free walking tour highlights the rich and enduring contributions of African Americans in our community. Through place and memory, we’ll explore local history that deserves to be seen, heard, and remembered.

Come walk with us as we honor these stories together. Click the link below to register:
https://libcal.baylor.edu/event/16284613

Photos from Waco History's post 12/06/2025

ON THIS DAY....in1904 the headquarters for the Texas freemasons moved from Houston to Waco and built one of the largest freemason lodges in the world.

Click here to read more about the building and the masons: https://wacohistory.org/items/show/110

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Waco, TX
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