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May 2023

19
May
Friday
May 19 Magnolia Belle Presentation

May 19 Magnolia Belle Presentation

May 19, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stafford Opera House – Grand Hall, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

CHPT is proud to present the newest class of Magnolia Belles to the community during the 2023 Magnolia Days Festival. The public is invited to join us in the Grand Hall of the Stafford Opera House on Friday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. and on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. for our official Belle presentations. The Belles will visit the historical homes and buildings on tour starting at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Stop by and…

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20
May
Saturday
Magnolia Days Festival – CHPT on the Square

Magnolia Days Festival – CHPT on the Square

May 20, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Colorado County Courthouse, 400 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

Join us for the 2023 Magnolia Days Festival and celebrate Columbus' 200th birthday! CHPT will have a booth on the Courthouse Square on Saturday, May 20, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and we invite the community to stop by for a free photo in our fun photo booth! While there, learn more about our upcoming Seasons of Colorado County photo book project and all of the other exciting things CHPT has planned for the year.

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20
May
Saturday
May 20 Magnolia Belle Presentation

May 20 Magnolia Belle Presentation

May 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Colorado County Courthouse, 400 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

CHPT is proud to present the newest class of Magnolia Belles to the community during the 2023 Magnolia Days Festival. The public is invited to join us in the Grand Hall of the Stafford Opera House on Friday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. and on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. for our official Belle presentations. The Belles will visit the historical homes and buildings on tour starting at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Stop by and…

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20
May
Saturday
CHPT Shuttle Tours of Columbus

CHPT Shuttle Tours of Columbus

May 20, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Stafford Opera House, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

During the 2023 Magnolia Days Festival, guests may take a self-guided walking tour or guided shuttle tour to view many of Columbus’ historic properties. 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 and YOLO TX) The Carriage Step Colorado County Courthouse Shuttle…

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June 2023

10
June
Saturday
June 10 Magnolia Belle Orientation

June 10 Magnolia Belle Orientation

June 10, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Stafford Opera House – Buddy Rau Room, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

Be a part of a great Columbus tradition! CHPT invites all young ladies in grades 9-12 (including incoming freshmen) who attend Columbus High School or live within the Columbus ISD boundaries and are enrolled in a recognized educational program to attend the Magnolia Belle Orientation at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Stafford Opera House. Participants will learn the history of the program, the requirements to be a Magnolia Belle, as well as important pieces of Columbus'…

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July 2023

26
July
Wednesday
CHPT Annual Meeting

CHPT Annual Meeting

July 26, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 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, Inc. will be held this month, as provided in Article IX of the Bylaws of the organization. Immediately following the Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors will meet to conduct their regular monthly meeting in addition to electing Officers. We are excited to share information regarding our previous year and the year ahead with new projects and events for our organization and community.  

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29
July
Saturday
Santa’s Summer Vacation

Santa’s Summer Vacation

July 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hound Song Brewing Co., 535 Walnut St.
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

Ho Ho Ho…it’s Christmas in July! CHPT invites you and your family to get a jump start on the holiday season at Santa’s Summer Vacation on Saturday, July 29 from 4:00-6:00 p.m,. at Hound Song Brewing Co. (535 Walnut, Columbus 78934). Guests can enter the Hawaiian shirt contest (prizes for adult and kids divisions), join in on the Christmas carol sing-a-long, enjoy fun games and activities, and snap a selfie with the big man himself! SANTA…WE KNOW HIM!!!  All are…

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October 2023

02
October
Monday
Save Our Opera House Town Hall Meeting #2

Save Our Opera House Town Hall Meeting #2

October 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Stafford Opera House – Buddy Rau Room, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

Join CHPT for a second town hall meeting to learn exciting updates regarding the Save Our Opera House fundraising campaign, including total donations received, a status update on building repairs, and community events planned for 2024. This Town Hall meeting is generously sponsored by RCR Properties. Event attendees will enjoy catering from Lamberto's Brandon House Bistro. Interested in becoming a member of CHPT? Representatives from the Membership Committee will be available to answer questions and take applications. Admission is free…

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10
October
Tuesday
2023 History Forum – Women of Colorado County

2023 History Forum – Women of Colorado County

October 10, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Stafford Opera House – Buddy Rau Room, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

Join CHPT in the Buddy Rau Room of the Stafford Opera House on Tuesday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. for the 2023 History Forum. Women of Colorado County, presented by Ester Chandler, will take a closer look at legendary women throughout Colorado County’s history. After the presentation, the winner of the 2023 Laura Ann Rau Historic Preservation Award will be announced. Social hour begins at 6:00 p.m. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. The History Forum is free and…

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November 2023

08
November
Wednesday
Have Yourself a Tasty Little Holiday Online Auction

Have Yourself a Tasty Little Holiday Online Auction

November 8, 2023 @ 8:00 am - November 12, 2023 @ 10:00 pm

CHPT is hosting the 3rd Annual Have Yourself a Tasty Little Holiday online auction from November 8 – 12. Funds raised will support CHPT’s “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign and will allow the organization to make much-needed repairs to the 1886 Stafford Opera House. On the priority list of repairs is modernizing the elevator, which includes the build-out of a new mechanical room, an upstairs restroom remodel, and repairing interior water damage in the Grand Hall resulting from a…

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February 2024

03
February
Saturday
February 3 Magnolia Belle Orientation

February 3 Magnolia Belle Orientation

February 3 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Stafford Opera House – Buddy Rau Room, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

Be a part of a great Columbus tradition! CHPT invites all young ladies in grades 9-12 (including incoming freshmen) who attend Columbus High School or live within the Columbus ISD boundaries and are enrolled in a recognized educational program to attend the Magnolia Belle Orientation at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2023, at the Stafford Opera House. Participants will learn the history of the program, the requirements to be a Magnolia Belle, as well as important pieces of Columbus'…

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April 2024

04
April
Thursday
Curtain Call Conversations: From Stage to Screen

Curtain Call Conversations: From Stage to Screen

April 4 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Stafford Opera House – Buddy Rau Room, 425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934 United States

Taking Broadway to the Silver Screen From casting to reimagining, editing to dubbing, the road to making a successful screen adaptation of a Broadway musical isn’t easy. In this lecture, Debra Dickinson will give guests a behind-the-scenes look at some of the biggest blockbuster transfers from stage to screen. The Sound of Music: How did a somewhat saccharin star vehicle for Mary Martin turn into one of the biggest movie hits ever, breaking box office records in 29 countries? West…

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