The History Center

10/12/2026

Scott McFarlane is coming to The History Center! CLICK ON THE IMAGE below to see a short video about his new book "The River that Made Texas."
https://youtu.be/6RGOqYM5tog?si=tsHxrhgXhW4r5WHH
Join us at The History Center on October 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. for a book signing and discussion to celebrate the release of Scot McFarlane's The River That Made Texas: A Forgotten History of the Trinity River. Scot and History Center Executive Director Jonathan Gerland will lead a discussion of the Trinity and Neches rivers. A book signing will follow the discussion.

Learn more at https://www.trinityhistory.com/ Watch the official t...

10/09/2026

Even cows love history! We were proud to show off The History Center and our collections to the cow from Chick-fil-A West Lufkin yesterday when he was in town visiting H.G. Temple Campus. We'd love to show you around, too!

10/08/2026

The History Center is sad to hear of the passing of friend and supporter William Temple Webber, III (Temp) earlier this month. A great-great-grandson of Diboll founder T. L. L. Temple, Temp was involved in Diboll’s library and archives from childhood.
In 1964, he cut the ceremonial ribbon officially dedicating Diboll’s T. L. L. Temple Memorial Library (photo 3) and then the T. L. L. Temple Memorial Archives in 1985 (photo 4). He later used the same scissors to cut the ribbon officially opening The History Center on May 1, 2003 (photo 1) as well as T. L. L. Temple Memorial Library’s rededication in 2009 (photo 2). Temp donated the scissors to The History Center in 2003.
Family and philanthropy were very important to him, and he took his connection to East Texas and Diboll seriously, giving his time and efforts to The T. L. L. Temple Foundation and other causes.
We will miss Temp’s visits and his dedication to The History Center and his family’s legacy in East Texas, and we offer our condolences to his family and friends.

10/05/2026

Twenty five years ago today, Diboll school children and other members of the community joined together to break ground for The History Center. In the last quarter century, The History Center has been proud to collect, preserve, and make available the history of Diboll, Angelina County, and the wider area. We are grateful for all of those whose vision led to the groundbreaking ceremony and those who have served with us, visited us, donated to us, and supported us as we fulfill our mission. Here's to at least twenty five more years!
Pictured, back row from left: Diboll ISD Superintendent Bobby Baker, Archives Committee Chair Ellen Temple, T. L. L. Temple Foundation Chair Buddy Temple, History Center Director Jonathan Gerland, Temple-Inland Forest Products Corporation President and CEO Harold Maxwell, T. L. L. Temple Memorial Library and Archives Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Sample, and Mayor James Simms. Front row from left: Nathan Murray, Irene Falcon, Shervonda Taylor, Joseph Gerland, Tyler Mettlen, Esteban Solis, Cyrus Martin, and Chasity Burns.
Photo by Jay Brittain

09/26/2026

Here are some pictures from the stage activities at today's Diboll Day.

photos by Jonathan Gerland

09/26/2026

Here are more photos from this morning's Diboll Day parade. Batch 2 of 2. Photos by Jonathan Gerland.

09/26/2026

Here are some photos from this morning's Diboll Day parade. Batch 1 of 2. Photos by Jonathan Gerland. ♥️🤍💙

09/26/2026

The parade route is ready, the floats are lined up, and the park is filled with booths - Diboll Day is here!
The History Center will be open from 8:00 to 12:00 today, so stop in to say hello, view our exhibits, and appreciate Diboll's history while you are here. We look forward to seeing you!

09/25/2026

One more day until the new queen is crowned!
The History Center will be open tomorrow from 8:00 - 12:00. We hope to see you while you are in town!
2014: Diboll Day Queen candidates Angela Co**ha, Kati Curtis, and Sara Flowers. Katis Curtis was crowned queen. Contestants and their teams raised a total of $137,536.
2016: Contestant Tristan Rice, Queen Jo Lynn Baker, and contestant Victoria Esteves pose after the coronation ceremony at Diboll Day 2016.T
2018: Candidate Muzzainie Shepherd, Mekayla Dover, 2016 Queen Jo Lynn Baker, Queen Madison Horton, and candidate Erin Hadnot await results of the month-long fundraising contest during ceremonies at Diboll Day 2018.
2022: With no celebration in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic, the town pulled out all of the stops to raise money and celebrate Diboll. Annabeth Wilkerson was named Queen, seen here with fellow candidate, Chloe Wyatt, 2018 Queen Madison Horton, and candidate Makiah Richardson.
2024: Queen Kyna Rios, Hailey Lovelady, Hannah Jones, Ariel Webb, and 2022 Queen Annabeth Wilkerson pose at Old Orchard Park after Kyna was announced as the winner.

09/24/2026

This Saturday during the Diboll Day festivities, be sure to visit The History Center to see our display in honor of former Diboll High School Librarian Sally Macher. A former member of the Library and Archives Board, beloved educator, church member, and friend, Mrs. Macher is missed by all who knew her.
The History Center will be open from 8:00 to 12:00 on Saturday, September 26, 2026.