2021
History Mixer Schedule
September 21 - Justice Ken Wise of Wise About Texas Podcast
Justice Wise has studied Texas history since his youth and has a tremendous passion for the stories and values that built Texas. Justice Wise enjoys reading and writing about Texas history and has published scholarly articles in several different journals. He is a very popular speaker on various Texas history topics. Justice Wise started Wise About Texas to preserve and promote Texas history.
October 5 - 160th Commemoration of the Dance Pistols, Manufactured in Grimes County 1860-1865
John Henry Botkin imparts his knowledge of the Dance Pistol factory of Grimes County, Texas, during the Civil War.
October 19th - Tina Henderson tells the story of Cathay Williams aka William Cathay, Female Buffalo Soldier
Tina Henderson will tell the unique story of Cathay Williams, a former slave who served as a Buffalo Soldier under the assumed name of William Cathay. Williams served two years before her true identity was discovered and is claimed to be the first and only woman to serve in a US military fighting force while posing as a man.
November 2 - Vote!
November 9 - County Judge Joe Fauth III takes us on a tour of the new Grimes County Justice Center
Meet at 382 FM 149 West in Anderson to start the tour at promptly 5:30 PM. Visit the following website for more information.
History Mixer Schedule
September 21 - Justice Ken Wise of Wise About Texas Podcast
Justice Wise has studied Texas history since his youth and has a tremendous passion for the stories and values that built Texas. Justice Wise enjoys reading and writing about Texas history and has published scholarly articles in several different journals. He is a very popular speaker on various Texas history topics. Justice Wise started Wise About Texas to preserve and promote Texas history.
October 5 - 160th Commemoration of the Dance Pistols, Manufactured in Grimes County 1860-1865
John Henry Botkin imparts his knowledge of the Dance Pistol factory of Grimes County, Texas, during the Civil War.
October 19th - Tina Henderson tells the story of Cathay Williams aka William Cathay, Female Buffalo Soldier
Tina Henderson will tell the unique story of Cathay Williams, a former slave who served as a Buffalo Soldier under the assumed name of William Cathay. Williams served two years before her true identity was discovered and is claimed to be the first and only woman to serve in a US military fighting force while posing as a man.
November 2 - Vote!
November 9 - County Judge Joe Fauth III takes us on a tour of the new Grimes County Justice Center
Meet at 382 FM 149 West in Anderson to start the tour at promptly 5:30 PM. Visit the following website for more information.
November 16 - Author Dr. John "Jack" Walker talk and book signing
A former resident of Lynn Grove Community in Grimes County and descendant of the Weaver family, Dr. Walker's book "Hamer's Quest" is based on Frank Hamer's work as Sheriff in Navasota, Texas.
A former resident of Lynn Grove Community in Grimes County and descendant of the Weaver family, Dr. Walker's book "Hamer's Quest" is based on Frank Hamer's work as Sheriff in Navasota, Texas.
History Mixer Details:
1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month
5:15 to 7:00 PM
New Hope Church
2159 Hwy 105
Navasota, Texas
One block East of Hwy 6
There is adequate space to meet any protocols regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.
1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month
5:15 to 7:00 PM
New Hope Church
2159 Hwy 105
Navasota, Texas
One block East of Hwy 6
There is adequate space to meet any protocols regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.
2022
La Salle Day
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Downtown Navasota by City Hall
This 1-day event is to commemorate the end of the La Salle expedition in Texas. Having missed the mouth of the Mississippi, La Salle and his expeditionaries landed on the Texas coast. Murdered by his own men, he is buried somewhere near Navasota.
We will have an artisan market, shows, and lots of fun things to do.
If you are an artisan merchant with a French flair, contact Grimes County Chamber of Commerce at 936-825-6600 to reserve a market stall.
For all other questions or requests, please email Two Rivers Heritage Foundation.
La Salle Day
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Downtown Navasota by City Hall
This 1-day event is to commemorate the end of the La Salle expedition in Texas. Having missed the mouth of the Mississippi, La Salle and his expeditionaries landed on the Texas coast. Murdered by his own men, he is buried somewhere near Navasota.
We will have an artisan market, shows, and lots of fun things to do.
If you are an artisan merchant with a French flair, contact Grimes County Chamber of Commerce at 936-825-6600 to reserve a market stall.
For all other questions or requests, please email Two Rivers Heritage Foundation.