Coming Soon
Early Settlement
Cedar Hill’s first settlers in the region arrived on horse-back and ox-drawn wagons, and quickly took up the essential professions a small town needs. This exhibit highlights the roles of farmers, ranchers, teachers, blacksmiths, and others who laid the town’s foundation. After viewing a large historical city map on the far left, guests will encounter life-size recreations of many of these early settlers. Small graphics on each character will provide content and feature an audio push button. By pressing a button on the figure, guests will hear a 20-30 second audio spoken by the character describing what life was like during the early years of Cedar Hill. The settlers are positioned on a raised platform that also exhibits museum artifacts and other props to further enhance the display.
The Early Settlers exhibit also includes a large touchscreen at the center of the room. Here, visitors can explore an interactive city map and follow the creation and evolution of roads, railroads, highways, parks, and townships throughout Cedar Hill’s history.