Category: Burleson

March declared General Edward Burleson month by the City of San Marcos

3/5/2013

A painting borrowed from the Charles S. Cock House among other items will be on display at the San Marcos Public Library for the month of March. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas will be having a very informative meeting at the Library on Tuesday March 5th at 2:00 in the afternoon.
To read about the exhibit items and about General Burleson, download the brochure.

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Heritage Association E-Newsletter February 2013

2/19/2013

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Brick Sale Deadline quickly approaching!
One of the most scenic, historic and popular parks in San Marcos, Juan Veramendi Plaza is known for its iconic gazebo, the Charles S. Cock House Museum, the Merriman Cabin, the Dr. Gwen K. Smith Fountain, the memorial grove and the beautiful pathway to the Riverwalk.

Those who have enjoyed the park through the years can now claim and personalize their own small piece of the Fountain Plaza area by purchasing an engraved brick. Proceeds will be used to fund improvements to Veramendi Plaza Park, including repairs to the newly restored gazebo.
Click Here For The Order Form.

Upcoming Events

FEBRUARY
19 - Communications Committee

MARCH
1 - Arbor Day Dedication * 5pm * Veramendi Park Plaza
2 - First Saturday Heritage San Marcos & Texas Independence Day
4 - Guild Meeting
5 -  Public Program on General Burleson Home Site at the San Marcos Public Library
      Riverwalk Committee
11 - Board of Directors Meeting
18 - Communications Committee

Cottage Kitchen Friday Luncheons
The wonderful old building known today as the
Charles S. Cock House Museum takes on an
entirely different purpose every Friday. On Fridays this grand little house hosts the Cottage Kitchen. From 11:00 A. M. until 1:00 P.M. lunch is served by one of many different businesses and volunteer organizations. If you have never been, do so, you are in for a real treat!

Help Wanted

Email info@HeritageSanMarcos.org if
you are interested in helping
out with the following items.

* Two assistants needed to help with Oral History projects: Oral History Interview Coordinator and Oral History Videographer (equipment will be provided)

* Docents for First Saturday Heritage San Marcos are needed to educate visitors on the history of the Charles S. Cock House and Merriman Cabin. Materials are provided. Tours are given from 10-2pm on the first Saturdays of the month.

* Members to serve on fund-raising committee (we need some practical yet creative ideas for raising funds!)

* Members to serve on a planning committee for a Children's Day at the Charles S. Cock House Museum

Burleson Homestead Project, sponsored by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, continues. Event to be held on March 5th
The Moon-McGehee Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas would like to demonstrate public support for the historical significance of the Gen. Edward Burleson homestead, currently owned by Texas State University and located on the former site of Aquarena Springs Resort. Heritage Association members can join in this effort by entering comments and expressions of support on the "You Can Help" page of their website. The form is easy to complete--just enter your name, email and comments and hit Submit! If you have any questions, contact Phyllis Klein at p2klein@gmail.com. Also, mark your calendars for March 5th when the DRT will be hosting a public program on the Home Site at the San Marcos Public Library.

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Heritage Association E-Newsletter January 2013

1/24/2013

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In This Issue

COTTAGE KITCHEN FRIDAY LUNCHEONS RETURN

BRICK SALE PROJECT
GAZEBO RIBBON CUTTING
BURLESON CABIN
HELP WANTED

Get Your Brick Now
One of the most scenic, historic and popular parks in San Marcos, Juan Veramendi Plaza is known for its iconic gazebo, the Charles S. Cock House Museum, the Merriman Cabin, the Dr. Gwen K. Smith Fountain, and the tree-lined pathway to the Riverwalk.

Those who have enjoyed the park through the years can now claim and personalize their own small piece of the Fountain Plaza area by purchasing an engraved brick. Proceeds will be used to fund improvements to Veramendi Plaza Park, including repairs to the iconic gazebo.
Click Here For The Order Form.

Calendar
  FEBRUARY
2 - First Saturday Heritage San Marcos
5 - Riverwalk Committee
11 - Board of Directors Meeting
19 - Communications Committee
20 - Deadline for Brick sale
MARCH
1 - Arbor Day Dedication
2 - First Saturday Heritage San Marcos &
Texas Independence Day
4 - Guild Meeting
5 - Riverwalk Committee
11 - Board of Directors Meeting
18 - Communications Committee

Like Us!

Gazebo Ribbon Cutting
Thur, Jan 31st
10:30am

Join us for the ribbon cutting to celebrate the completed repairs of the gazebo!

Email info@HeritageSanMarcos.org if
you are interested in helping
out with the following items.

Two assistants needed to help with Oral History projects: Oral History Interview Coordinator and Oral History Videographer (equipment will be provided)
Docents for First Saturday Heritage San Marcos are needed to educate visitors on the history of the Charles S. Cock House and Merriman Cabin. Materials are provided. 10-2pm on the first Saturdays of the month.
Members to serve on fund-raising committee (we need some practical yet creative ideas for raising funds!)
Members to serve on a planning committee for a Children's Day at the Charles S. Cock House Museum

Burleson Homestead Project - Local DRT Chapter Needs Your Help!

The Moon-McGehee Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas would like to demonstrate public support for the historical significance of the Gen. Edward Burleson homestead, currently owned by Texas State University and located on the former site of Aquarena Springs Resort. The DRT wants to help ensure that all assets on the hillside property are preserved for future students of Texas history. Members of the Heritage Association can join in this effort by entering comments and expressions of support on the "You Can Help" page of their website. The form is easy to complete--just enter your name, email and comments and hit Submit! If you have any questions, contact Phyllis Klein at p2klein@gmail.com.

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March declared General Edward Burleson month by the City of San Marcos

Heritage Association E-Newsletter February 2013

Upcoming Events

Help Wanted

Heritage Association E-Newsletter January 2013

In This Issue

Burleson Homestead Project - Local DRT Chapter Needs Your Help!

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