Events

 

BRINGING FRIENDS TOGETHER

Supporting Culture in our Community

Columbus Historical Preservation Trust is proud to host a variety of events throughout the year to encourage fun and fellowship within the community. Whether it’s a family-friendly movie night, presentation about local history, grand gala, or the annual dinner theater presentation, CHPT events are a wonderful way to make new memories or experience new things. CHPT events are open to the public and all are welcomed to attend.

UPCOMING EVENTS

2024 History Forum

 

 

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

In partnership with the Nesbitt Memorial Library, CHPT will host the annual History Forum on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The forum will be held in the Buddy Rau Room of the Stafford Opera House starting at 6:00 p.m. This year’s topic is Photography of Columbus: Past and Present and will feature the newly released Seasons of Colorado County photo book published by CHPT and the soon to be released Live Oaks and Dead Folks: Tales and Images from the Nesbitt Memorial Library Cemetery Tour published by the Nesbitt Memorial Library.

Jerry Herring will speak with guests about the photos that were chosen for publication in Seasons of Colorado County and Tracey Wegenhoft from the Nesbitt Memorial Library Foundation will speak about the photos included in Live Oaks and Dead Folks: Tales and Images from the Nesbitt Memorial Library Cemetery Tour.

Prior to the presentation, CHPT will announce the winner of the 2024 Laura Ann Rau Preservation Award. Nominations for the 2024 LAR Preservation Award are currently open and the community is invited to submit applications for consideration. The application can be found here.

The History Forum is free to attend and the community is welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited and RSVPs are appreciated. View more via our Facebook event.

 

 

 

Kick off the Holidays with Delicious Treats and Eats

CHPT will hold its 4th Annual “Have Yourself a Tasty Little Holiday” online auction from November 13 – 17. Funds will support CHPT’s “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign and allow the organization to make much-needed repairs to the Stafford Opera House. More than 50 items will be up for auction this year, including delicious homemade treats, holiday meals, gifts and decor, and unique dining experiences.
All winning bids will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous friend of CHPT. Bidding will open at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, and will close at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 17. View the auction catalog here.