Experience the history of Denton in the 1896 courthouse in the middle of the Denton square. Stop in and look at some of the original blueprints of the building or experience a lecture, exhibits or community-organized events that happen throughout the year.
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Denton – Denton Firefighter’s Museum
Hosting a curated collection of memorabilia from the 1800s to modern day, the Denton Firefighters’ Museum takes visitors on a journey, honoring the brave firefighters of the past and present. Located inside the lobby of the historic Central Fire Station, the Denton Firefighters Museum features historic collectibles including a hose cart from the 1800s, equipment from a 1935 ladder truck, fire extinguishers, fire grenades, helmets, uniforms and Denton fire report logs dating back to the 1920s. The museum is also home to five life-like mannequins displaying firefighter gear through the decades, allowing visitors to step back in time and experience the evolution of firefighting over the last 150 years. The museum is FREE to visit, open weekdays from 8am – 5pm. Guided tours and group tours are also available upon request. Stop by today to try on a uniform and take a step back in time—into the life of a firefighter. For more information click here or call 940.349.8840 to set up a tour. Read more…
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Denton – Thin Line Film Festival
Discover Denton’s Thin Line Film Fest, a… Read more…
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Exploring the city of Denton just got a lot more fun with the help of Kwest, a digital scavenger hunt app. Using your smart phone as a guide, Kwest shows you the hidden treasures of Denton through riddles, puzzles, mini-games, and even augmented reality. Kwest Denton usually lasts about an hour, making it a fun activity for friends, family, or even for a unique date night! Kwest is available for download in the Apple iTunes Store. Next time you are looking for a fun Denton challenge, grab some friends and get to the starting line (hint: for the Denton Kwest, the starting line is located at the south side entrance of the court house on the Square!) and start exploring! Read more…
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Denton – Denton Arts & Jazz Festival
Denton continues it’s great music tradition with… Read more…
