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 local artifacts.  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.

​THE CHS RESEARCH LIBRARY WILL BE OPENED THURSDAY FROM 9am-Noon STARTING  JULY 1st.
Visitors are asked to wear masks, and the number of people in the Library at one time will be limited.

Upcoming Events

(No July Meeting)

​Saturday, Aug 15th-Board Of Directors Mtg
(All Members Welcome)
9:00 am at the CHS Library

The CHS Annual Event on Sept 19th has been cancelled due to health concerns.

(The Cy-Fair H.S. Class of 1940-1959 Reunion, originally planned for June 20th,  then re-scheduled to August 15th, ​has now been postponed until March, 2021.  A firm date will be sent out in early October.)
"Hands On" History Day Camp
​July 6 - 11, 2020

The Summer Camp has been cancelled this year.  Schools have been cancelled until the Fall and many of our presenters fall into the high-risk groups.  We hope you can attend next year.

     
Click Here for Camp Information
Click Here for Camp Registration Form
Click Here for Camp Membership Form
2020 CHS Calendars
(with vintage pictures of Cypress)
Only $15 + $2.50 S&H!
(previous years for only $10)
Please click here to order.
CHS Cookbook is available !
Only $20 + $3.50 S&H!
Please click here to order.