Our exhibits have been on display at museums, universities, civic centers, and libraries just to name a few. The exhibits are light weight and easy to hang, you do not have to be a museum professional to host one of these exhibits. The exhibits are educational and are great to share with school groups. Each of these were created to bring quality programing to sites no matter the size of programming budget. For $300 + shipping, you can host a quality exhibit for eight weeks and get promotional and educational materials too.

Contact Jill Jordan for additional information about how to host the exhibits. jill@texaslakestrail.net.

The custom of wearing homecoming mums (short for chrysanthemum) was born in the 1920s alongside the dawn of football programs at universities across the country. They began as simple and perfunctory chrysanthemum corsages that boys gave to their dates before the big football game. Only in Texas did the practice catch fire at the high school level and evolve into today’s elaborate, super-sized silk versions of their predecessors. Just like the mums themselves, the cultural, social, and economic impact of this Texas high school homecoming tradition is enormous. The real plot twist is that women—not students—across the Lone Star State are the real drivers of this multi-million-dollar industry.

Nearly all of the content found in the MUMENTOUS Traveling Exhibit is based on the non-fiction book by Amy J. Schultz, also entitled MUMENTOUS (Atmosphere Press, 2023). Additional photographs are shared in partnership with the University of Texas at Arlington Libraries Special Collections. The photographs in the book were originally exhibited in 2019 at the Arlington Museum of Art in Arlington, TX during Amy’s tenure as the AMA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence.

You can purchase Mumentous book by following this link.

It is $300 to host the exhibit plus delivery to the next site.

Rental dates for this exhibit include:

February 3 - April 25, 2025
April 28 - June 20, 2025
June 23 - August 15, 2025
October 13 - December 5, 2025
December 9 -January 19, 2026
January 20 - March 20, 2026
March 24 - May 15, 2026
May 19 - July 10, 2026
July 14 - September 5, 2026
September 8 - October 31, 2026
November 3 - January 1, 2027

The Chisholm Trail Exhibit consists of 42 light weight panels that are hung in numerical order, editable promotional materials, and a bibliography. The Chisholm Trail exhibit experience is easily enhanced by your own western artifacts or books. This engaging exhibit begins with the arrival of cattle and horses in the Americas through the end of the Trail era. The exhibit is educational and filled with photos and illustrations from the period. It is a great exhibit for just about any venue because of the ease of displaying and lack of valuable artifacts that would require special arrangements. Some examples of where our exhibits have been displayed in the past include: libraries, universities, public schools, museums, community centers, galleries, and living history sites just to name a few.

The exhibit consists of thirty-four 21x28 panels that are equipped with a wire on the back to make hanging easy. To enhance the exhibit, sites are encouraged to display their own cowboy gear. Libraries often set up a display of books on the Chisholm Trail. Along with the exhibit a bibliography is included.

It is $300 to host the exhibit plus delivery to the next site.

Rental dates for this exhibit include:

December 13 - Jan 31, 2025
April 1 - May 31, 2025
June 3 - July 26, 2025
July 29 - Sept. 19, 2025
Sept. 23 - Nov. 7, 2025
Nov. 11 - Dec. 31, 2025
January 6 - February 28, 2026
March 3 - April 24, 2026
April 28 - June 19, 2026
June 23 - August 14, 2026
August 18 - October 9, 2026
October 13 - December 6, 2026
December 10 - January 3, 2027

The Quanah Parker Exhibit dates available! Don't miss your chance to host this wildly popular exhibit! Everywhere it has been displayed visitation was increased! What more could you ask for than to have more people visiting a site in your community? It has been displayed in over 90 locations across Texas and Oklahoma from the smallest community museums to places of higher learning such as University of Texas at Arlington, Eastern Illinois University, Stephen F. Austin, and Midwestern University

This pictorial exhibit consists of 48 panels that are mounted on lightweight rhino board. The exhibit contains no priceless artifacts that need special security so, it can go almost anywhere. You can display the exhibit however will best suit your space.

Along with the pictorial exhibit you will receive a bibliography, curriculum, editable postcards and posters.

It is $300 to host the exhibit plus delivery to the next site.

Rental dates for this exhibit include:
April 26 - June 13, 2025
June 17 - July 31, 2025
August 4 - Sept 26, 2025
September 30 - November 21, 2025
November 25 - January 16, 2026
January 20 - March 20, 2026
March 24 - May 15, 2026
May 19 - July 10, 2026
July 14 - September 5, 2026
September 8 - October 31, 2026
November 3 - January 1, 2027

The Crochet Heritage exhibit concentrates on crochet doilies and their role in our crochet heritage. Also included in the exhibit are doilies made with other techniques, and items that aren't doilies at all. Doily heritage includes looking into a host of other subjects.

Doilies are much more than pretty home decor items. They tell the stories of old times and new, of family traditions and friendships, of how people still live.

Optional Add-Ons

Celebrate Doilies Art Quilt Exhibit Details: 18-20 quilted wall hangings of varying sizes, featuring doilies or vintage crochet, by Suzann Thompson. Each one includes a hanging rod with an eyelet screw on each end, allowing them to be hung with filament or mounted directly to the wall.

6 heritage crochet pieces, to be displayed with poems by Sandi Horton.

2 20" x 28" foam core posters about doilies past and present, to be displayed with four modern doilies.

Optional: two eye-catching oversized doilies to hang inside or outside the exhibition space.

Promotion of exhibit by Suzann on her website, blog, social media, and more.

Rental Fee: $300 plus travel expenses for Suzann to deliver, install, and take down the exhibit.

Texas Crochet Heritage Presentations Details: One-hour presentations about doily heritage: "Celebrate Doilies" or "What to Do with Grandmother's Doilies." Descriptions at www.textilefusion.com/talks/ Other presentations and workshops available.

Contact: Suzann Thompson 2901 FM 1496 Dublin, TX 76446 325-864-7902 suzannthompson@live.com

It is $300 to host the exhibit for 8 weeks and delivery to the next site.

Rental dates for this exhibit include:

August 27 - October 18, 2024
October 22 - December 13, 2024
January 7, 2025 - February 28, 2025
March 3 - April 18, 2025
June 17 - July 31, 2025
August 4 - September 26, 2025
September 30 - November 21, 2025
November 25 - January 16, 2026
January 20 - March 20, 2026
March 24 - May 15, 2026
May 19 - July 10, 2026
September 8 - October 31, 2026
November 3 - January 1, 2027

History of the Vaquero Exhibit developed by Douglas Harman PhD for the Texas Lakes Trail program.

Funded by the FASH FOUNDATION Research: Clara and Robert Holmes

THE VAQUERO: THE FIRST AMERICAN COWBOY: Long before the pilgrims set foot on this continent, Spain had colonies established in Mexico in an area known as the State of Coahuila, later to become the great State of Texas. Some of the Ranches known as Haciendas were larger than the New England States. The patrons of hacendados, as these land-owners were called, employed people of Spanish and Indian ancestry, know as Mestizos. These people became experts at handling large herds of cattle using their horsemanship and roping skills. They developed methods, tools and language, remaining in use today as a part of the present cattle industry. Words such as Chaps, Lariat, Rodeo, Dally and Mustang. These horsemen became known as VAQUEROS, a word which literally translated means ‘cowman’ and which we no know as COWBOY.

The exhibit features 33 panels that measure 21' x 28". It is $300 to host the exhibit for 8 weeks and delivery to the next site.

Rental dates for this exhibit include:

Dec 10 - Jan 31, 2024
Feb 4 - March 28, 2025
April 1 - May 31, 2025
June 3 - July 26, 2025
July 29 - Sept. 19, 2025
Nov. 11 - Dec. 31, 2025
January 6 - February 28, 2026
March 3 - April 24, 2026
April 28 - June 19, 2026
June 23 - August 14, 2026
August 18 - October 9, 2026
October 13 - December 6, 2026
December 10 - January 3, 2027

While thousands of men were fighting for their country, the people back home were engaged in an extensive war effort of their own. We cannot forget the women who stepped up to meet the demands of the home front. Women were essential to the American War Effort. They worked in defense industries, joined the military, and completed countless other tasks to move the Allies closer to victory. In many cases, they made these contributions while meeting family obligations at home. This exhibit features the WASP’s, Rosie the Riveters, and famous aviatrix Jackie Cochran.

Funded by the FASH Foundation (original exhibit) and the Summerlee Foundation (printing of traveling exhibit). Research by Chuckie Hospers and Debra Myers. Click here to download Lesson Plans.

Exhibit Details

16 display panels 17"x23"

Host the exhibit for 8 weeks

It is $300 to host the exhibit for 8 weeks and delivery to the next site.

Rental dates for this exhibit include:

October 14 - December 6, 2024
December 9 - January 18, 2025
May 12 - July 4, 2025
July 7 - , August 29, 2025
September 2 - October 24, 2025
October 28 - January 3, 2026
January 6 - February 28, 2026
March 3 - April 24, 2026
April 28 - June 20, 2026
June 23 - August 14, 2026
August 18 - October 9, 2026
October 13 - December 11, 2026

“Peace Circle” is an interpretation of a moment in time of a meeting of Republic of Texas President Sam Houston and 10 American Indian chiefs/ captains on the Grape Vine Prairie in 1843. The traveling exhibit features 34 informational panels featuring the Republic of Texas President Sam Houston and American Indian chiefs/captains from the Delaware, Chickasaw, Waco, Tawakoni, Keechi, Caddo, Anadarko, Ioni, Biloxi, and Cherokee Nations. This exhibit will be available summer 2024 rental dates coming soon.