 This weekend celebrates the local history of San Marcos, Texas.
Friday, May 3rd: Cinco de Mayo Luncheon - Get Your Grito Ready! 11:30 am Parque Cuauhtemoc $10 ~ ticket. Call ~ 878-0640. Sponsored by: Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos, LULAC #654 and Sociedad Cuauhtemoc Sat, May 4th: Cinco de Mayo parade 9:30am. Look for the Heritage float that will include skaters in poodle skirts and a '57 Cadillac from Dick's Classic Garage. LBJ Museum open 10am - 5pm. Admission is free. Calaboose African American Museum open 10am - 2pm. Admission is free. Tour of Homes sponsored by the Heritage Association of San Marcos 1-5pm. Pick up your tickets (only $10) at the Charles S. Cock House Musuem or at any of the homes featured on the tour. Yellow Rose Casino Night SPONSORED BY THE CENTEX WING 6pm Sun, May 5th: Tour of Homes sponsored by the Heritage Association of San Marcos 1-5pm. Pick up your tickets (only $10) at the Charles S. Cock House Musuem or at any of the homes featured on the tour.
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 38th Annual Tour of Homes Saturday and Sunday May 4 & 5th 1-5pm $10 Tickets available day of the tour at the Charles S. Cock House Museum or any of the homes that are on the tour Click here for info on the homes being featured on this year's tour
 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.
 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 [email protected]. 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.  As a follow-up to Heritage Weekend, which we launched in conjunction with the Tour of Homes, the Heritage Association will continue to support "First Saturday Heritage San Marcos" each month to celebrate our rich and diverse history. Visit the "First Saturday" page on our website for a complete list of sites and hours of operation. Contact Linda Coker (512-705-5913) if you can help with this initiative by serving as a docent for the Cock House and Merriman Cabin. Participants in First Saturday are: Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos, Johnnie Armstead’s Calaboose African American History Museum, LBJ Museum of San Marcos, Central Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force and Historical Exhibits at the Hays County Courthouse sponsored by the Hays County Historical Commission.
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