Who are we?

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The Cypress Historical Society was established in March of 2008. Our interests include history, genealogy, and preservation of antiques and historical buildings.  We hold various social events for the members, public history presentations, and study the genealogy of the Cypress families.

For many years, the area along old Highway 290 known as Cypress was “just a wide spot in the road”.  Oh, yes, there were a few homes,  a couple of hotels, two stores, and at least one saloon, but the town of Cypress City platted by William R. Baker in 1856, just didn’t happen....until more than a hundred years later. 

Today, traffic whizzes along on the Northwest Freeway going east and west to and from Houston.  Many people exit the freeway at Cypress to grab a bite to eat, go shopping, buy groceries, or get their vehicle serviced before hurrying to their homes in one of the many subdivisions or apartment complexes that are a part of the Cypress scene today.  

Darline Roth Research Library
(at Cypress Top Historic Park)
Harris County Precinct 3 - Steve Radack

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Thanks to Commissioner Steve Radack, CHS has a home.  Our  building is located at Cypress Top Historic Park.  The library is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and every third Saturday from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.  Our genealogists have a wealth of information accumulated through many hours of research, and upon request, we’d gladly be willing to share it with you.  We hope to see you there soon!

Cypress Top Historic Park
Harris County Precinct 3 - Steve Radack

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This area located on Old Highway 290 is known as Cypress Top Historic Park.  The land for the park was donated to Harris County by descendants of the original owners of the site, Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Juergen.  Cypress Historical Society docents conduct many of the tours offered at the Cypress Top Historic Park. After countless hours of volunteer work provided by members of CHS alongside historians with Harris County Precinct 3 - Steve Radack, the park held its grand opening in November of 2008.

Upcoming Events

Aug 25, 2017 - CHS Board Meeting
                      & 2018 Calendar Photo Selection
      Who: All Members Welcome
       When: Friday, 1:00 PM
       Where: Darline Roth Research Library

Sep 16, 2017 - CHS Board Meeting
      Who: All Members Welcome
       When: Saturday, 9:00 AM
       Where: Darline Roth Research Library

Oct 7, 2017 - Save the Date! 
      CHS Annual Meeting & Member Event
      Who: All Members Welcome
       When: Saturday, Time:  TBD
       Where: Juergen Hall
       Guest Speakers:  Eric Briggs and Rich Sandman
                                  "Civil War relics found in Cypress"
2017 CHS Calendars !
(with vintage pictures of Cypress)
Only $15 + $3 S&H!
(previous years for only $10)
Please click here to order.

Summer is a Great Time to Volunteer at CHS and Get Service Hours for the CHS Scholarship!

Click here for CHS Scholarship Information

(Note:   Scholarships Applications were due February 1, 2017 and are closed for the 2017 year.  But earning service hours by preserving local history is an important criteria for this scholarship, and you can start now for next year!  Contact us to find out how you can help through volunteering at our Library, working at our society events, or even doing a independent study project on a local history topic! )