Cedar Hill Museum Main Street

Cedar Hill, first known as the cedar brakes, was founded around 1846 by a small group of settlers from the Peters Colony. They traveled to the Dallas area of North Texas on horseback and by ox-drawn wagon following trails beaten into existence by Indians, buffalo and explorers. They came seeking a place to build their homes, to socialize, worship and conduct business.

Where the past meets the present

Attracted to the area by its lush natural beauty, the elevation and rocky slopes provided settlers a panoramic lookout and protection from intruders. The area also offered dense forests, rich Blackland soil, abundant creeks and streams, and opportunity.

Our forefathers turned this rugged territory into the thriving city it is today through hard work, ingenuity, foresight and sheer determination — a city steeped in family values, tradition and rich in history. 

Visit us when we move into our permanent home in the new Cedar Hill Library, Museum, and Signature Park complex opening April 2024!

Our roots run deeper than the trees.

Find out how you can help. This long-necked Plesiosaurus is Cedar Hill’s earliest known resident, one of a group of marine reptiles that swam right here in what was, around 220 million years to about 66 million years ago, an ocean. Our roots run deeper than the trees.

“Plessy” is just one of the remarkable stories we have to tell in the new museum. Your gift can help the museum bring this part of our history to life, attract visitors to the community, and educate our youth about the wonders of our City in a Park.

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Location:

409 Texas Street, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

(972)-293-3806

Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.