The Wise County Historical Commission has the responsibility
to initiate and conduct programs suggested by the county commissioners
court and the Texas Historical Commission (THC). It has been responsible
for the preservation of Wise County Heritage Museum, artifacts, documents
and other pieces of Texas history.
The Commission is responsible for reviewing all applications for
state historical markers before they go to the THC. They also serve
as advisors to the commissioners court on matters of historic preservation.
In addition, they help operate the museum, develop archival collections,
promote local history celebrations and heritage tourism, publish
books and brochures dealing with the county's history and historic
sites, undertake surveys of cultural and historic resources, conduct
oral history projects and all other manner of preservation programs.
In Texas, counties may be designated as Certified Local Governments
through the county historical commission, thus becoming eligible
for federal grants to carry out their preservation programs.
The Wise County Commissioners Court is responsible for appointing
members to the Commission in January of odd-numbered years. If you
are interested in serving on the Commission, contact the Commission
chair, county judge, or county commissioner for information on the
appointment procedures.