Two Rivers "Sandbar Histories"
The following is an excerpt from Yellow Fever Devastates Navasota in 1867 Written by Betty Dunn "Dr. Andrew R. Kilpatrick came to Navasota in the fall of 1866. A year later the town was devastated by the 1867 yellow fever epidemic. A decade later, Dr. Kilpatrick wrote what is considered the first history of Navasota. In this 1876 brief history he described the yellow fever onslaught." To read this entire article and more from "Two Rivers Sandbar Histories" you can order the book. Contact Betty Dunn at blhd83@gmail.com or Lynn Hildebrandt at rendezvous120@gmail.com to reserve copies. (Mail orders will be $23.50 each.) Each week we will endeavor to showcase excerpts from each of the writings from the book. So check back often to see portions of the 'treasures' it contains. 
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. 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.” Mance Lipscomb exhibit, Navasota's world known blues singer, guitarist, songster. Those wishing to see the Best Museum please contact E-Mail: tworiversheritagefoundation@gmail.com. Two Rivers Heritage Foundation
Officers & Board of Directors Chairman: Betty Dunn Secretary: Mildred Edwards Treasurer: Judy Reynolds Directors John Henry Botkin Lynn Hildebrandt Margaret Van Wagner Eppler Joyce Boatright Baker Goodwin |
HISTORY MIXERS
March 23rd Newsletter
Charles “Shuck” Swanlund, history teacher and author will be the featured speaker at this coming March 23rd Saturday’s Zuber-Hadley Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas meeting at Classic Rock Coffee Company in downtown Navasota beginning at 11:30 a.m. Swanlund’s topic will be “Politics of the Republic of Texas.” He will also have copies of his book “Single Star of the West 1836-1845” that normally sells for $35, but the bargain price for only those present will be $20. Guests are welcome. _______________________________________________________________
Two Rivers Heritage Foundation’s 2019 membership dues.
January 1st is the time for members and those wishing to join to pay the annual Two Rivers Heritage Foundation’s 2019 membership dues. Below is the membership fee schedule. Log on to Two Rivers website at: www.tworiversheritagefoundation.org , click on the ‘Membership Form’ tab for a membership form. Mail to Judy Reynolds, Treasurer, at P. O. Box 66, Navasota, Texas 77868, or 3213 Red Robin Loop, Bryan, Texas 77802-3030. ____ Student & Senior (age 18 & under, 60 & over): ----------------------------$10 ____ Individual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------$20 ____ Family (2 or more from 1 household): ------------------------------------- $30 ____ Corporate/Business (store, retail enterprise (profit company) ------ $50 ____ Organization, Institutional, Club, church, museum (non-profit)------$50 ____ Tributary - Annual donor of $150.00 (or more)----------------------------$150 ____ Levee - Patron (trust, estate donations) more than ----------------------$500 
TWO RIVERS “SANDBAR HISTORIES” BOOKS
The Two Rivers Heritage Foundation’s “Sandbar Histories” books have arrived and available to purchase. If you are looking for a fascinating gift idea these historical books will make a great gift!! The books contain over two years of the “Grains from the Sandbar” columns that have been complimentarily offered to the Navasota Examiner weekly newspaper since August 2015 through the years 2016 and 2017. The price is $20. This is a fund-raising project for the Two Rivers Heritage Foundation’s Development Fund. The cover art is by local artist Nikki Sullivan. Contact Betty Dunn at blhd83@gmail.com or Lynn Hildebrandt at rendezvous120@gmail.com to reserve copies. (Mail orders will be $23.50 each.) 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 |