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Plano Genealogy Center at the Haggard Library The Johnnie J. Myers Research

The Genealogy Center at Plano Public Library features extensive document and Center
image collections, along with access to premium online resources like Ancestry Information on the Johnnie J. Myers
Library Edition.
Research Center is available here:
Heritage Farmstead Museum http://www.planoconservancy.org/
The Heritage Farmstead Museum is the premiere living history site interpreting archives
the Texas Blackland Prairie region in North Texas, offering educational programs
for all ages. Plano Genealogy Center at
Haggard Library
North Texas Masonic Historical Museum & Library
More information on the Plano
The North Texas Masonic Historical Museum and Library was organized to Genealogy Center at the Haggard
preserve the complete history of Plano, Collin County, and North Texas for Library is available here:
historical, educational, literary, scientific, and charitable purposes.
https://www.plano.gov/Genealogy-
Summary of Issues Center
A Among Plano community members, there is a lack of knowledge about
the heritage resources throughout the city.
Heritage Farmstead Museum
A The existing opportunities to learn about heritage resources in Plano are
not widespread throughout the city. The website for the Heritage
A While there are some opportunities to learn about Plano’s history, more Farmstead Museum is:
visible ways to learn about Plano’s history could capture the attention of
a larger part of the Plano community. https://www.heritagefarmstead.org/

A There is a disconnect between long term and new residents of Plano
who have a very different understanding of and appreciation for Plano’s
heritage resources.

Partnering with local schools to create awareness of heritage resources

Certified Local Government (CLG) training session

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