Martin County Historical Museum

10/21/2026

Mr. Louder we thank you so much for nominating us for this honor!
We are truly honored to be recognized in this way!

Cotton is an important part of Martin County’s history and remains just as vital today! We’re currently developing an exhibit in our Industry area to showcase its significance. While locals know how much cotton means to our community, we want visitors from near and far to understand its importance, too!

Stop in for a visit….and again thank you Johnny and thank you Deltapine! And thank you KBest for this feature!
Deltapine KBest Media

READ ABOUT IT! Martin County Historical Museum Recognized Through National Cotton Industry Program

STANTON, Texas — The Martin County Historical Museum in Stanton has been selected as a recipient of Deltapine's 2026 Committed to Cotton Communities program, recognizing the museum's contributions to preserving local history and serving the community.

The program honors nonprofit organizations that make a positive impact in rural communities, particularly those with strong ties to agriculture and the cotton industry.

Stanton resident and cotton grower Johnny Louder nominated the Martin County Historical Museum, recognizing its role in preserving the history and heritage of Martin County.

The museum was among organizations selected in the Texas/West region as part of the nationwide initiative, which allows cotton growers to nominate nonprofit organizations making a difference in their communities.

Deltapine, a cottonseed brand, established the Committed to Cotton Communities program to recognize and support organizations that strengthen and sustain agricultural communities.

The recognition highlights the importance of preserving the region's agricultural heritage, including cotton farming's role in Martin County's development and economy.

While the announcement identified the museum as a program recipient, it did not specify whether the organization would receive a monetary award or the amount of any potential funding.

The Martin County Historical Museum preserves and shares the area's history with residents and future generations.

10/16/2026

Please keep Mr.Salgado and his family in your prayers!…We wish you a speedy and complete recovery Sir!❤️🙏
Katrina Salgado Garza

🚨FOR IMMEDIATE MEDIA RELEASE🚨

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM MICHAEL SALGADO

09/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual meeting tonight!

Our new board president, Bob Wilson, gave a wonderful update on the state of the museum and all that has been accomplished over the past year.

We have all but completed Phase 1—our South Hall—and have begun Phase 2, which will focus on Military & Industry. We also completed our lovely new kitchen, and Bob shared some of our hopes and plans for a new “firehouse” to house Stanton’s newly renovated first fire truck!

He also invited those attending to share ideas for future fundraisers and other funding opportunities as we continue moving forward. We are always grateful for the ideas, encouragement and support of our community.

And what better way to visit afterward than with an old-fashioned bottled Coke and a bag of peanuts!

It was a great evening of sharing where we’ve been, where we are, and where we hope to go.

Thank you to everyone who came and spent the evening with us. We are so grateful for your continued support of the Martin County Historical Museum!

09/27/2026

Corky Blocker was a lifelong member of our community, and his years of service to Martin County are only part of the story he leaves behind. He will also be remembered for his kindness, his friendship, and his genuine love for the people and place he called home.

We were fortunate to have Corky visit the museum over the years. This photograph of Corky with Mr. Welch was taken at a museum reception before our renovation. Mr. Welch was a fine man as well, and looking at this photograph reminds us how blessed Martin County has been to call men like these our own.

We would love for those who knew Corky to share a favorite memory or story in the comments. Those memories are part of Martin County history too.

Our thoughts are with his family and the many people who loved him. He will be missed.

09/18/2026

Congratulations to Charles "Corky" Blocker for being the 2026 Danny Ireton Community Service Award winner. A big thank you to him for serving our community.

09/17/2026

“It’s Bob’s newspaper. I’m just keeping it alive.”

For more than 30 years, the Martin County Messenger has helped keep the community informed and connected. Today, David Butler is carrying on the legacy of his late mentor, Bob Dillard, while helping local journalism thrive for a new generation.

Read David’s story and discover why hometown newspapers still matter in the Sept/Oct issue of Bits & Bytes.

09/13/2026

How exciting!…HISTORY happening!❤️

A NEW CHAPTER IS BEGINNING IN STANTON!

The Stanton EDC has been working hard behind the scenes to bring exciting new businesses, development, and opportunities to our community — and this is just the beginning!

Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking of a new shopping center and welcome exciting growth to Stanton!

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 3418 I-20, Stanton, TX

Come celebrate new growth, new opportunity, and the future of Martin County!

Building today for a stronger tomorrow.

09/04/2026

This is one of our favorite exhibits in Phase One!

Located right in our lobby, the “OUR PEOPLE” screen features a rotating collection of photographs of the people who make Martin County what it is. Some have passed on, while others are still in the prime of their lives—but each one is part of the story of this place we call home.

Past and present, young and old, these are the faces of our community.

These are OUR PEOPLE!

08/27/2026

Our first homeschool tour was a huge success!

We were blessed to welcome a homeschool group affiliated with St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Midland, with the historic 1884 Monastery as our co-host.

Divided into elementary and upper school groups, these eager young people toured Phase 1 of the museum, asked lots of great questions, and then headed to the museum-owned Connell House, where Laura gave them a tour—and, of course, a snack!

It was such a privilege to share the beginnings of Martin County with the next generation. This is exactly what we hoped our museum would be!

08/27/2026

Preparing for our first school tour since opening Phase 1, and this is truly what we dreamed of!

From the beginning, our goal has been to share the history of Martin County and help people connect with the stories of those who came before us. And what better place to start than with young minds?

We’ve prepared History Hunts for different age groups so students can explore, look closely, ask questions, and have a little fun while they learn!

We can’t wait to welcome our first group of students through the doors. Wish us luck—we’ll let you know how it goes!