As we honor 150 years of community, history, and hometown pride, we invite you to take a walk through the past right here in Downtown Celina! Next time you’re Downtown, be sure to stop by the historic Mayer Foods Building to view a special showcase of historical photos highlighting Celina’s rich heritage.

The Embodiment of Texas Football Excellence

Currently home to HeySugar, this structure carries within its walls stories of commerce, community, and resilience that mirror the history of Celina itself.

The presence of these cattle assures locals a much-needed connection to their past, while offering newcomers a welcome steeped in history and pride.

After 16 years in Celina, and serving as both Celina's Fire Chief and Celina's Police Chief, Mark Metdker bids the City farewell.

Rounding up holiday traditions in our hometown.

The museum opens the floodgates of this community's storied past and gives locals a chance to immerse themselves in the Celina history.

Featuring Celina Historic Square, Nelson Hotel, Cottage Hill Methodist Church & Cemetery, and more.

For fans of the game and for others who just loved the town, football season has always been a ritual.

In honoring the people who shaped Celina’s story, we recognize Professor Edward Sewell Doty - an educator whose leadership impacted generations of African American students from our community during segregation.

Corbett Howard's visionary leadership as Celina's Mayor (2002-2008) built the foundation for the City's rapid growth. His strategic focus on infrastructure, economic development, and quality of life shaped modern Celina.

The museum's story began 25 years ago with a conversation among friends who shared a passion for preserving Celina's unique heritage.

The Nelson Hotel represents generations of home, hard work, and love for family and Celina.

A historical journey through the City's festivals and celebrations.

How Celina grapples while preserving the heart and heritage that defines the community.

The City's centerpiece is now the premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

The historical school buildings that paved the way.

​In the middle of the 20th century, the Saturday Drawings were the heartbeat of activity in Downtown Celina. Every week, the same scene played out - and every week, the whole town showed up to watch.

The old Bobcat press box is a shrine - not to nostalgia, but to legacy.

In the heart of Celina, Texas stands a testament to both history and progress - the City's iconic and beloved Downtown Square.

Every senior class that walks across a stage and into its future bears unique characteristics that define its character and legacy.

Public safety departments in Celina have stayed ahead of the City's growth, maintaining a high level of comfort and security.

Celebrating the historic origins of our local schools' namesakes.

Two siblings and eight decades of memories in their Downtown Celina Square.

Our World War II Veterans.