EVENTS
2024 Historic Preservation Awards
Thursday May 23, 2024
6:00 PM in the Gardens of the History Center
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The month of May is Historic Preservation month. It presents an opportunity to recognize those who have contributed to our heritage by actively perserving Aransas County History. Historic sites and projects connect us to the past and provide us with a sense of continuity.
Friends of the History Center, AC Historical Society, & AC Historical Commision seek worthy examples of Historic Preservation in Aransas County to make 2-3 "Honor Awards for Historic Preservation".
Deadline: Nominations to be submitted by
Friday April 19, 2:00pm
Nominations may be made using the below linked form
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Festival Tapestry: Threads of Time
May 4, 2024 10AM
The History Center for Aransas County Gardens
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Chad Lee, chair of the R-F Chamber of Commerce, will
be the speaker and the Joe Fox Band will entertain.
In this exhibit, visitors can explore the interwoven stories, traditions, and vibrant moments that have shaped Rockport-Fulton’s festival scene over the years. Each festival
becomes a unique thread, contributing to the rich and colorful tapestry of our region’s history.
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PROGRAMS
**Programs will be held on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM.
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Featured topics and speakers will be:
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1) May 4 (Sat. 10 AM) Music by the Joe Fox Band and comments by Chad Lee
2) May 12 (Sun., 2:00 PM) LamarDiGras, Oysterfest
3) May 26 (Sun. 2:00 PM) Art Festival, Wine Fest
4) June 9 (Sun. 2:00 PM) Texas Centennial (1936), Ciyt/County Centennial (1970), Sesquicentennial (2021), HummerBird
Meets at the center the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10a-12p... bring a plant take a plant.
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