The Hill County Cell Block Museum is open Saturdays beginning April 11th 2026
through October 31st 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Tours are free to the public, but please call to inquire about group or private tours.
Mission
The mission of the Hill County Cell Block Museum is to represent the rich history of Hill County, Texas and present its stories to visitors, scholars, and the greater Hill County community.
Scope
We interpret the history of Hill County from its founding in 1853 to the present, with a focus on the pivotal years of 1861 to 1961. This history is interpreted through its physical campus (the 1893 historic jail and Peoria Cumberland Presbyterian Church) as well as its physical collections, exhibits, and programming. Interpretive efforts from the museum will draw their facts and inspiration from the items and resources in its collections and will strive to represent the full picture of Hill County history, including stories from diverse backgrounds and non-dominant cultural groups, and fully and respectfully exploring difficult topics where appropriate to the overall themes of the museum.
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Vision
The Hill County Museum will collect, preserve, display, and interpret the physical and cultural artifacts that preserve the stories of Hill County, Texas and will lead through innovative programs, high-quality exhibits, and engaging events for the betterment of our community.
Hill County Cell Block Museum Leadership and Board
James Fine - President and Board Chair
Edward Sumrall - Vice President
Lynette A Hearrell - Treasurer
Mary Janiece Standley - Acting Secretary
Cell Block Annual Memberships and Support Levels
$5.00 – Student
$25.00- Individual
$35.00- Family
$100.00- Contributor (Individual or Corporate)