The Allen Heritage Guild was established in 1996 as a project of Leadership Allen Class VII.
Objective
The Guild's objectives are:
Create a sense of community spirit by providing service and...
Allen Heritage Guild, Inc. and Museum
The Allen Heritage Guild was established in 1996 as a project of Leadership Allen Class VII.
Objective
The Guild's objectives are:
Create a sense of community spirit by providing service and implementing projects that create a distinctively positive image of Allen.
Assure tomorrow's heritage by recording past, recent and current milestones.
Projects
Past and present projects include:
Photographic Display
Driving Tour
Antique Appraisal Fair
Preservation of Allen Station Dam
Placement of historical markers around the city
Participation in revival of the Central Business District
Creation of Allen Heritage Village
Restoration and renovation of St. Mary Baptist Church
Assisted with production of historical videos
Assisted with recreation of Train Depot
Meetings
The Guild meets monthly to discuss the status of current and proposed projects, and frequently features guest speakers on topics of historical significance.
Meetings are currently held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at The Train Depot (Allen Heritage Center, 100 East Main Street).
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