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February 2021

03
February
Wednesday
Sweetheart Baskets Online Auction

Sweetheart Baskets Online Auction

February 3, 2021 @ 12:00 am - February 7, 2021 @ 11:59 pm
Stafford Opera House – Grand Hall, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

Sweetheart Baskets: From Our Hearts to Yours Be a Sweetheart for the Stafford Opera House CHPT is contracting to restore and paint the Grand Hall. The remnants of leaky roofs from the past have left their mark on the plaster of this magnificent hall. Donations will make this much needed restoration project happen in early 2021, just in time for the upcoming Wedding and Prom season. We have created several delightful baskets to share your appreciation and love with the sweethearts…

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May 2021

14
May
Friday
Magnolia Belles Presentation

Magnolia Belles Presentation

May 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stafford Opera House – Grand Hall, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

The community is invited to the Grand Hall of the Stafford Opera House on Friday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. for the presentation of the 2021 Magnolia Belles. The presentation is free and open to the public.

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15
May
Saturday
Magnolia Belles Presentation

Magnolia Belles Presentation

May 15, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Colorado County Courthouse, 400 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

The community is invited to the Courthouse Square on Saturday, May 15 at 1:00 p.m. for the presentation of the 2021 Magnolia Belles. The presentation is free and open to the public.

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15
May
Saturday
Historic Properties Trolley Tours at MDF

Historic Properties Trolley Tours at MDF

May 15, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Stafford Opera House, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

During the 2021 Magnolia Days Festival, guests may take a self-guided walking tour or guided trolley tour to view many of Columbus’ historic properties. Trolley tours will depart at the top of the hour starting at 2:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. Some of the properties on the tour include: 1886 Stafford Opera House Dilue Rose Harris House Museum Alley Log Cabin The Antique Tool Museum Santa Claus Museum (featured on The Texas Bucket List) The Carriage Step Colorado County Courthouse The…

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June 2021

30
June
Wednesday
Annual Membership Meeting

Annual Membership Meeting

June 30, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Stafford Opera House – Buddy Rau Room, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

The Annual Meeting of the members of Columbus Historical Preservation Trust will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, as provided in Article IX of the Bylaws of the organization. All matters pertinent to the organization will be discussed.  New directors will be elected, and proposed changes to the Bylaws will be discussed and a vote on their acceptance held. Immediately following the Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors will meet to elect officers and to conduct the regular monthly…

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July 2021

28
July
Wednesday
Back to the Community Online Auction

Back to the Community Online Auction

July 28, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The remnants of leaky roofs from the past have left their mark on the plaster of the 1886 Stafford Opera House. Funds from the Back to the Community online auction will directly benefit the Stafford Opera House Repair and Restore Fund and will pay for painting, plastering, and other needed repairs to this historic Texas landmark. Through the generosity of Columbus businesses, CHPT will be auctioning off a wide array of wonderful items via online auction. The auction will begin…

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September 2021

24
September
Friday
CHPT Lecture Series: Broadway Musicals

CHPT Lecture Series: Broadway Musicals

September 24, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Stafford Opera House, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

Join CHPT on Friday, September 24 for ???????????????? ???????????????????????????? ????????????????????????: ???????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????. Debra Dickinson, Professor of Opera Studies at Rice University, will present a fascinating talk on the Broadway musicals of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. She will discuss the lives and works of this charismatic duo, including tales from her experience of performing Guenevere in Camelot opposite both Richard Burton and Richard Harris. Adult admission is $20 and child/student admission is $10. Tickets may be purchased online through…

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October 2021

18
October
Monday
2021 History Forum and LAR Preservation Award Presentation

2021 History Forum and LAR Preservation Award Presentation

October 18, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stafford Opera House – Buddy Rau Room, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

Two family names have come to be associated with the violence that plagued Colorado County, Texas, for decades after the end of the Civil War: the Townsends and the Staffords. Both prominent families amassed wealth and achieved status, but it was their resolve to hold on to both, by whatever means necessary, including extra-legal means, that sparked the feud. Elected office was one of the paths to success, but more important was control of the sheriff’s office, which gave one…

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