Mystery Solved 🏛️

By Editor | December 5, 2022 |

SUNDAY December 4, 2022

“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.”

Winston Churchill

Real events and places of the past have a big impact on the stories in this week’s issue. We commemorate Pearl Harbor Day on December 7 with a feature on The Hero & The Beauty by J. Kirk Davis. We also see history’s impact in “Whistle Stop,” by P.A. Geddie on the impact of the historic Texas State Railroad in Anderson and Rusk counties.

The past also comes to life in a new short film from the Gregg County Historical Museum titled Mystery at the Museum — which teaches and entertains at the same time.

Find more stories of classic events in the County Line eMagazine. Check out the November/December eEdition for information about more great events around and visit our calendar and Live Music sections. — Lisa Tang

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“Bones in the Berry Patch,” 50 x 60 inches, oil on canvas, by Adrienne Stine. Her work is on display through December 9 at the Meadows Fine Arts Gallery at the University of Texas at Tyler. READ MORE.

FEATURE

Whistle Stop: Exploring Texas State Railroad Country

For an up close and personal experience, visitors to the Texas State Railroad climb aboard vintage steam and diesel locomotives taking them across the piney woods of Anderson and Cherokee counties. The 50-mile round trip runs between the quaint towns of Palestine and Rusk. Depending on the season, passengers experience spring blooms of dogwood or the autumn trees as they change vibrant colors. This time of year, guests are treated to the holiday adventure, The Polar Express. READ MORE.

THIS TIME OF YEAR

Remember Pearl Harbor December 7

Enjoy reading our review of a couple who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and came of age during World War II. J. Kirk Davis shares the story of his parents Colonel Charles W. and Joan Davis in his book, The Hero & the Beauty, honoring their selfless determination, valor, and heroism. READ MORE.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

See Mystery Solved at Gregg County Historical Museum

Enjoy a virtual visit to the Gregg County Historical Museum in a new short film titled Mystery at the Museum. The entertaining half-hour video is styled after the Night at the Museum films starring Ben Stiller. Mystery offers a unique mix of modern-day video gaming fun while teaching about local history. READ MORE.

ART & CULTURE

GMA Takes Chance on ‘ABBA-Solutely Christmas Show’

Enjoy the “ABBA-Solutely Christmas Show” at the Greenville Municipal Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 12, featuring the live music of internationally touring ABBA tribute, The FABBA Show.

The show is a nod to Christmas musicals rather than a straight rock concert with lots of Christmas costumes. This concert promises to be exactly the kind of feel-good experience that pairs perfectly with this time of year. READ MORE.