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___________________________________________________ NOTICE: FREE HISTORICAL MARKER WEBINARS: Join the Texas Historical Commission (THC) and learn about the Official Texas Historical Marker Program. This free webinar series led by Historical Markers program staff will cover narrative history research fundamentals, elements that comprise a successful marker application, the role of a CHC Marker Chair, and examples of heritage tourism and preservation using historical markers. To register for a webinar, visit Texas Historical Commission website at http://www.thc.texas.gov/get-involved/training-consulting#markers. Role of a CHC Marker Chair - Friday, June 29, 2018, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Register Marker application fundamentals - Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Register Markers and Heritage Tourism - Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Register ___________________________________________________ Washington-on-the-Brazos Park will hold Farmers Markets on this coming Saturday of June 15th and Saturday, July 20th. ___________________________________________________ NOTICE: BEST MUSEUM at the Horlock House, 1215 Washington, Navasota, Texas 77868. Any organization or individuals who would like to visit the newly organized Best Museum by the Two Rivers Heritage Foundation are welcome. There are, at this time, no regular hours, but arrangements can be made by contacting the Best Museum chairman, Martha Green, at e-mail: marthagreen03@gmail.com
Exhibits, at this time, include the City of Navasota’s historical collection of the Horlocks, Christian Becker, Jesse and Herbert Youens, Schumachers, and Texas Rangers; as well as the Two Rivers’ exhibit of the ”Railroads that built Navasota.” A new exhibit of the Navasota Garden Club's 50th Anniversary. ************************************ Two Rivers Heritage Foundation Officers & Board of Directors Chairman: Betty Dunn Vice Chairman: Martha Green Secretary: Mildred Edwards Treasurer: Judy Reynolds Directors : John Henry Botkin Lynn Hildebrandt Margaret Van Wagner Eppler |
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HISTORY MIXER Two Rivers Heritage Foundation ‘history mixer’ this week, Tuesday, June 12th will feature the historical video of “The Century: America’s Time – 1946-1952: Best Years”. The ‘mixer’ will be held from 5:15 to 6:45 at Lynn’s Rendezvous Room, 100 block Farquhar on the corner across from the Navasota Post Office. Members are asked to bring a friend. ________________________________________________________________ Two Rivers Heritage Foundation thanks all the members who have contributed to the Development Fund that has been established for a historic cultural center in Navasota for the preservation of historic documents and artifacts of Navasota, Grimes County and the surrounding Brazos Valley region. This Capital Campaign, is a move for tax deductible donations to the Two Rivers Heritage Foundation Development Fund from all who would like to participate in the founding of such a history center. Donations may be made by mailing your contribution to the Two Rivers Heritage Foundation Development Fund at P.O. Box 66, Navasota, TX. Donors will be provided with a donor tax receipt. For additional information about the Development Fund, e-mail Betty Dunn at blhd83@gmail.com or Martha Green at marthagreen03@gmail.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MEMBERSHIP Two Rivers Heritage Foundation c/o Judy Reynolds 3213 Red Robin Loop, Bryan, Texas 77802-3030, or P.O. Box 66, Navasota, TX. 77868 E-Mail: tworiversheritagefoundation@gmail.com |