The 39th Annual Heritage Association Tour of Distinction: Building a sense of place with grit and grace” will take place May 3-4 (1pm-5pm) with guided tours of some of the city's most charming homes and historic sites.
Get Involved
Become a Docent - Click to read about the spring Docent Mixer on Tues. April 15 at the Price Senior Center Tea Room from 5– 6:30 p.m.
Sponsor the Event
Participate in the 2 Day Art Fair - Organizers are seeking local artists who would like to participate in a 2-day art fair and sale as part of the tours
Heritage Association Tours of Distinction to Feature ‘True Women’ Locales, History & More
Plans for the 39th annual Heritage Association of San Marcos’ Tours of Distinction are well underway with this year’s focus on the history and locations chronicled by author Janet Woods Windle in her “True Women” series. Woods family homes along with other historic places connected with the early San Marcos family will be included in the two-day Tour event coming up on May 3 and 4 in downtown San Marcos and beyond.
“Grit and Grace: The Purposeful Combination that Built our Community” is the theme of the Tour activities, which will include tours of 4 different historic homes related to the Woods’ family, historic reenactments, talks on growing up in San Marcos, and an art show and sale. A separate brunch in a private garden with Woods Windle, a book signing by the author and discounted, package-priced tickets are also new among the highlights planned.
All totaled more than a dozen locations will be featured on the Tour and this year. For those who enjoy seeing holiday décor, the May Tour tickets may be combined with a one-day San Marcos Holiday Home Tour slated for Sunday, Dec. 7 all for one low price of $20 in advance. (Individual tickets will be sold at $15 per event.) Tickets to the private brunch with the author will be sold separately for $35; seating is limited to 50 individuals.
“The Heritage Association’s Tour Committee is looking at new ways to enhance the Tour experience this year,” said Ann DuPont, Home Tour Chair. “In addition to placing more focus on the history behind the homes featured, we wanted to provide more ways for folks of all ages to interact with the places and the history so there’s truly something for everyone this year,” she adds.
In addition to the four historic homes that will be included on the tour, the Hays County Jail, the recently renovated Cephas House and Eddie Durham Park will be home to a series of activities as well. Tour goers can enjoy a USO-style party with a jazz ensemble while sipping on a root beer float in the park, listening to presentations in the nearby historic building and a chance to purchase local art at Art Squared’s street-side art fair slated to be set-up between the Jail and the Calaboose Museum and the Cephas House.
The historic Merriman Cabin will feature a reenactment of early San Marcos life by Wonderland School’s 4th and 5th grade classes.
Program of Events
Special event being held Friday, May 2nd
Premiere of Col. Peter C. Woods Documentary produced by the Hays County Historical Commission. Learn more about that family’s patriarch by attending the May 2 premiere of the film “Col. Peter C. Woods: Country Doctor, Cavalry Officer, Public Servant.”
San Marcos Activity Center (501 E. Hopkins) * Free
Saturday and Sunday events
Make the Most of Your Heritage Association of San Marcos Tour Experience this Year
Meet the Author
Janice Woods Windle
Private brunch 11a.m.-1p.m., Sat. May 3
Gardens at Crookwood
$35 ticket – seating limited to first 50
Start In the Park
1. Charles S. Cock House Museum
Learn more about this year’s Tour and purchase tickets day of the tour
2. Dr. Eli T. Merriman Cabin –
Living History Presentations 1:30-3:30p.m. Sat & Sun.
Enactments by Wonderland School 4th/ 5th grades
Building a sense of place with grit and grace
3. FCS Building Academy & Sessoms Drive
Scenes from True Women
Site Tour of Dr. Peter Woods home
Grit and Grace Period Costume Exhibit
SEE the Historic District Homes
4. Baker Home 727 Belvin Street
Original home of Sarah Cherokee Woods McGehee
Janice Woods Windle Book Signing 2 – 3:30 p.m. Sat., May 3
5. Meeks Home 832 Belvin Street
Original home of brother of George Thomas McGhee – husband of Sarah
In above reference
6. Johnson home 612 Lindsey
7. van Oudekerke Home 323 Scott Street
“The Wedding Gift” home featuring the wedding ensemble
of Mr. & Mrs. Tom McGehee and other vintage wedding gowns
GET A TASTE OF THE WOODS’ FAMILY’S INFLUENCE ON OTHERS
8. Cephas House 217 W. Martin Luther king Drive
Ulysses Cephas was the son of slaves freed by the Woods family and became a
successful blacksmith and community leader.
Panel Presentations 3:30 p.m. May 3 & 4
9. Eddie Durham Park adjacent to the Cephas House
USO- themed venue with root beer floats
Hosted by Fashion Merchandising Association
Jazz band 2-3 p.m. May, 3 & 4
10. Calaboose African-American Museum 200 W. Fredericksburg St.
Local African –American History
World War Ii USO location
11. Hays County Jail 170 W. Fredericksburg St.
Hays County Historical Commission Restoration
12. Art Squared Art Show & Sale Fredericksburg Street
2-5 p.m. May 3 & 4
13. First Methodist Church 129 W. Hutchison St.
Bell in the steeple is gift of Benjamin Hawkins
Grandfather of Georgia Cherokee Lawsche Woods
Circle the Square
14. Fire Station Studios
See Old Betsey (vintage fire truck)
Visit Jack the Dog’s Grave
15. Tour Hays County Courthouse Museum 111 East San Antonio
16. Dr. Peter Woods Fountain
Courthouse grounds/ across from location (N
side of Square) of office/pharmacy of Dr. Woods
ENJOY Other Historical/ Cultural Sites
Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos (211 Lee Street) Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.
LBJ Museum of San Marcos (131 North Guadalupe) Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m
Central Texas Wing Commemorative Air Force (San Marcos Municipal Airport, 1807 Airport Drive) Sat. 9a.m. – 4p.m., .Sunday 1-5 p.m.
MLK/LBJ Crossroads Memorial Corner of MLK and LBJ, downtown San Marcos
Get Involved
Become a Docent - Click to read about the spring Docent Mixer on Tues. April 15 at the Price Senior Center Tea Room from 5– 6:30 p.m.
Sponsor the Event
Participate in the 2 Day Art Fair - Organizers are seeking local artists who would like to participate in a 2-day art fair and sale as part of the tours
Heritage Association Tours of Distinction to Feature ‘True Women’ Locales, History & More
Plans for the 39th annual Heritage Association of San Marcos’ Tours of Distinction are well underway with this year’s focus on the history and locations chronicled by author Janet Woods Windle in her “True Women” series. Woods family homes along with other historic places connected with the early San Marcos family will be included in the two-day Tour event coming up on May 3 and 4 in downtown San Marcos and beyond.
“Grit and Grace: The Purposeful Combination that Built our Community” is the theme of the Tour activities, which will include tours of 4 different historic homes related to the Woods’ family, historic reenactments, talks on growing up in San Marcos, and an art show and sale. A separate brunch in a private garden with Woods Windle, a book signing by the author and discounted, package-priced tickets are also new among the highlights planned.
All totaled more than a dozen locations will be featured on the Tour and this year. For those who enjoy seeing holiday décor, the May Tour tickets may be combined with a one-day San Marcos Holiday Home Tour slated for Sunday, Dec. 7 all for one low price of $20 in advance. (Individual tickets will be sold at $15 per event.) Tickets to the private brunch with the author will be sold separately for $35; seating is limited to 50 individuals.
“The Heritage Association’s Tour Committee is looking at new ways to enhance the Tour experience this year,” said Ann DuPont, Home Tour Chair. “In addition to placing more focus on the history behind the homes featured, we wanted to provide more ways for folks of all ages to interact with the places and the history so there’s truly something for everyone this year,” she adds.
In addition to the four historic homes that will be included on the tour, the Hays County Jail, the recently renovated Cephas House and Eddie Durham Park will be home to a series of activities as well. Tour goers can enjoy a USO-style party with a jazz ensemble while sipping on a root beer float in the park, listening to presentations in the nearby historic building and a chance to purchase local art at Art Squared’s street-side art fair slated to be set-up between the Jail and the Calaboose Museum and the Cephas House.
The historic Merriman Cabin will feature a reenactment of early San Marcos life by Wonderland School’s 4th and 5th grade classes.
Program of Events
Special event being held Friday, May 2nd
Premiere of Col. Peter C. Woods Documentary produced by the Hays County Historical Commission. Learn more about that family’s patriarch by attending the May 2 premiere of the film “Col. Peter C. Woods: Country Doctor, Cavalry Officer, Public Servant.”
San Marcos Activity Center (501 E. Hopkins) * Free
Saturday and Sunday events
Make the Most of Your Heritage Association of San Marcos Tour Experience this Year
Meet the Author
Janice Woods Windle
Private brunch 11a.m.-1p.m., Sat. May 3
Gardens at Crookwood
$35 ticket – seating limited to first 50
Start In the Park
1. Charles S. Cock House Museum
Learn more about this year’s Tour and purchase tickets day of the tour
2. Dr. Eli T. Merriman Cabin –
Living History Presentations 1:30-3:30p.m. Sat & Sun.
Enactments by Wonderland School 4th/ 5th grades
Building a sense of place with grit and grace
3. FCS Building Academy & Sessoms Drive
Scenes from True Women
Site Tour of Dr. Peter Woods home
Grit and Grace Period Costume Exhibit
SEE the Historic District Homes
4. Baker Home 727 Belvin Street
Original home of Sarah Cherokee Woods McGehee
Janice Woods Windle Book Signing 2 – 3:30 p.m. Sat., May 3
5. Meeks Home 832 Belvin Street
Original home of brother of George Thomas McGhee – husband of Sarah
In above reference
6. Johnson home 612 Lindsey
7. van Oudekerke Home 323 Scott Street
“The Wedding Gift” home featuring the wedding ensemble
of Mr. & Mrs. Tom McGehee and other vintage wedding gowns
GET A TASTE OF THE WOODS’ FAMILY’S INFLUENCE ON OTHERS
8. Cephas House 217 W. Martin Luther king Drive
Ulysses Cephas was the son of slaves freed by the Woods family and became a
successful blacksmith and community leader.
Panel Presentations 3:30 p.m. May 3 & 4
9. Eddie Durham Park adjacent to the Cephas House
USO- themed venue with root beer floats
Hosted by Fashion Merchandising Association
Jazz band 2-3 p.m. May, 3 & 4
10. Calaboose African-American Museum 200 W. Fredericksburg St.
Local African –American History
World War Ii USO location
11. Hays County Jail 170 W. Fredericksburg St.
Hays County Historical Commission Restoration
12. Art Squared Art Show & Sale Fredericksburg Street
2-5 p.m. May 3 & 4
13. First Methodist Church 129 W. Hutchison St.
Bell in the steeple is gift of Benjamin Hawkins
Grandfather of Georgia Cherokee Lawsche Woods
Circle the Square
14. Fire Station Studios
See Old Betsey (vintage fire truck)
Visit Jack the Dog’s Grave
15. Tour Hays County Courthouse Museum 111 East San Antonio
16. Dr. Peter Woods Fountain
Courthouse grounds/ across from location (N
side of Square) of office/pharmacy of Dr. Woods
ENJOY Other Historical/ Cultural Sites
Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos (211 Lee Street) Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.
LBJ Museum of San Marcos (131 North Guadalupe) Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m
Central Texas Wing Commemorative Air Force (San Marcos Municipal Airport, 1807 Airport Drive) Sat. 9a.m. – 4p.m., .Sunday 1-5 p.m.
MLK/LBJ Crossroads Memorial Corner of MLK and LBJ, downtown San Marcos
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Coloring Book Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsors
Friends of The Heritage Association
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