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Heritage Weekend - May 3-5, 2013

5/2/2013

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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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Heritage Association E-Newsletter April 15th

4/15/2013

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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

Help Wanted

Be a docent for the Tour of Homes

Help with Oral History projects

Docents for First Saturday Heritage San Marcos. Info and materials are provided. 

Serve on fund-raising committee 

Help plan a Children's Day at the Charles S. Cock House Museum

Email [email protected] to sign up or for more info
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Upcoming Events

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Friday, April 19th
Tree of Honor dedication 5pm at Veramendi Park of Nettie Serur and James "Jim" Pape 

Cottage Kitchen Friday Luncheon 11am-1pm hosted by San Marcos Unitarian Universal Fellowship 
Menu - Chicken Broccoli Casserole with a Vegetarian Alternative, Asian Salad Almondine, Rolls, Assorted Desserts

Friday, April 26th 
Cottage Kitchen Friday Luncheon hosted by McCoy's Building Centers 
Menu - brisket, potato salad, beans, deviled eggs, bread, trimmings, tea, and your choice of dessert.

Wednesday, May 1st 
Last day to purchase to "honor someone special" or memorialize a loved one by purchasing a brick for permanent display in Veramendi Plaza Park".
Click here to order one now!

Saturday and Sunday, May 4 & 5th
38th Annual Tour of Homes

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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 [email protected] 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

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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.

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First Saturday Heritage San Marcos

8/22/2012

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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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