Parker County Heritage Society
Coming in May 2026: The Talking Tombstones Tour!
Step back in time and let history speak during the Talking Tombstone Tour – May 2, 2026, at Weatherford’s historic Old City Greenwood Cemetery. Stroll through more than 160 years of local heritage as the Silent Citizens come alive to share their stories, struggles, triumphs, and secrets.
This year’s tour features new voices from Parker County’s rich past, including influential figures such as former First Lady of Texas Sarah Beona Meng Lanham, whose brilliant mind and cultural grace shaped a pivotal era of Texas history, and Elizabeth “Bess” Stephens Lanham Cooper, whose life reflects deep family ties to American Revolutionary heritage and early Texas leadership.
Guided tours will depart every 30 minutes, each lasting approximately 75 minutes. Along the way, docents will highlight unique historic features, remarkable monuments, and the captivating lives behind them. Whether you’re a history lover, a genealogy enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys a beautiful afternoon surrounded by stories of the past, the Talking Tombstone Tour promises an unforgettable experience.
Additional stories include Ira Slover one of Texas’s finest Confederate soldiers, Jacob Davis who fought for the Union but came to Texas after the war, and Judge James McCall a prominent figure in the county’s early legal circles.
Mark your calendars, bring a friend, and join us for a day where history truly speaks.
Comte Paul de Bresson Stable
The Comte Paul de Bresson Stable is a Rare Glimpse of French Heritage in North Texas. Built in the late 19th century probably by French stone masons who crafted the iconic Parker County Courthouse and United Methodist Church, this stable is the last remaining example of French country architecture in our region. It's stone walls and elegant design uniquely testify to Parker County's international roots and remind us that our area was a crossroads for global commerce and culture even in its early years.
You can help preserve this fascinating part of Parker County history by donating right now through the QR code, or by mail to
de Bresson PCHS fund, PO Box 97, Weatherford, TX 76086
Thank you.
Parker County Heritage Society was established in 1976, it grew out of the Historic Homes of Parker County. Since its inception the Society has encouraged the cause of preservation throughout the County. This goal is reflected in our mission statement which is: advancing preservation of buildings, homes, and sites of historic or architectural significance; promoting the maintenance of documents and records describing the heritage of the County, it's citizens and ancestors; sponsoring civic, educational and cultural activities celebrating the County's history.
Membership is open to all and meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Membership is $20 per year.