The Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square will be closed to the public for most of 2024, the county announced Tuesday.
The closure is to replace the HVAC system in the historic building, according to a county news release. The closure will begin on Monday, and the reopening is slated for this fall.
The Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum featuring “Team Spirit, the History of Public High Schools in Denton County” will be open through Saturday. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free.
During the CHOS closure, residents can still reach out to the Office of History & Culture for help with research requests by calling 940-349-2850 to schedule an appointment.
In addition, the Denton County Historical Park at 317 W. Mulberry St. will still be available to the public. The park includes the Bayless-Selby House, the Denton County African American Museum, and the Taylor Log Cabin. One upcoming event is the Quakertown Park Walking Tour at 1 p.m. on Feb. 16.
