How We Got Here

Since 1921, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Society (PPHS) has worked to protect and share the history, culture and heritage of the Texas Panhandle through its stewardship of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (PPHM) collection.

While West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) owns and maintains the PPHM facility, PPHS owns and cares for the more than 2 million priceless artifacts that make up the museum’s collection.

PPHS remains committed to caring for and protecting the more than 2 million artifacts entrusted to it – and to ensuring these stories continue to be shared, even while the doors are closed.

Our efforts include:

• Launching a temporary website to provide updates, answer community questions and support fundraising for the collection’s future.

• Exploring digital and traveling exhibits to keep the collection accessible to visitors, schools, history enthusiasts and countless others.

• Engaging museum supporters and the public through community conversations focused on long-term solutions and continued access.

• Exploring ways to serve educators and students in the region through alternative formats and creative learning tools.