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…
The remnants of leaky roofs from the past have left their mark on the plaster of the 1886 Stafford Opera House. Funds from the Have Yourself a Tasty Little Holiday 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 residents and businesses, CHPT will be auctioning off a wide array of delicious food and drink, perfect…
Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Please join us at the Santa Claus Museum on Sunday, November 28 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the Santa Soiree! Holly Jolly Festive Fun! Mix and Mingle with Santa Live Musical Entertainment by Robert Sanders Adult Hot Chocolate Bar Heavy Hors d'oeuvres Proceeds will fund maintenance and upkeep of the Santa Claus Museum…the ONLY Santa Claus Museum in the South! Help CHPT preserve our charming hometown treasure! $50 per guest (adults only, please). Purchase…
March 30, 2022 @ 8:00 am - April 3, 2022 @ 8:00 pm
Spring has sprung and we're celebrating! Thanks to the generosity of our fantastic supporters, CHPT is auctioning off more than 30 Spring themed baskets, experiences, and items. Proceeds of the online auction will directly benefit the Stafford Opera House Repair and Restore Fund. Bidding begins on March 30 and ends April 3, 2022. To view the full catalog of auction items, click here. Thank you for your support of CHPT!
November 9, 2022 @ 8:00 am - November 13, 2022 @ 8:00 pm
CHPT is hosting the 2nd Annual Have Yourself a Tasty Little Holiday online auction to raise funds for the Stafford Opera House “Repair and Restore Project”. Previous online auctions generated funds to repair the Grand Hall, including repainting the inside walls, repairing damaged sheetrock, replastering walls, and fixing the leaking roof. Money raised from this year’s online auction will be directed to repairing the exterior of the Opera House. Specific repairs needed include replacing the wood at the staircase entrance,…
CHPT is excited to announce it will be expanding the Santa Claus Museum in order to add new collections and upgrade the existing building. To fund these projects, CHPT graciously asks for the public’s support. Please click here to make a secure online donation to our Giving Tuesday fundraiser.
March 22, 2023 @ 8:00 am - March 26, 2023 @ 8:00 pm
CHPT is hosting a “Hop Into Spring” Online Auction from March 22-26 to raise funds for the ongoing Stafford Opera House “Repair and Restore Project”. More than 40 Spring-inspired items donated by local businesses and community members will be up for grabs. Included are fun and festive home décor items, delicious homemade treats, unique dining experiences, and other items to welcome sunnier days. The auction catalog will be available for viewing on Monday, March 13 at 8:00 a.m. Bidding will…
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…
Columbus Historical Preservation Trust will host its 3rd Annual “Hop into Spring” Online Auction from May 1-5 to support continued restoration projects at the Stafford Opera House. More than 40 Spring-inspired items donated by local businesses and community members will be up for auction. Included are unique home décor items, delicious homemade goodies, gourmet dining experiences, amazing artwork and antiques, hunting items, and other fun and festive things to welcome the sun and warmer days ahead. Funds from the online…
November 13, 2024 @ 8:00 am - November 17, 2024 @ 9:00 pm
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…
Columbus Historical Preservation Trust (CHPT) will host its 4th Annual “Hop into Spring” Online Auction from April 30-May 4 to support continued restoration projects at the Stafford Opera House. More than 40 Spring-inspired items donated by local businesses and community members will be up for auction. Included will be unique home décor items, delicious homemade goodies, gourmet dining experiences, amazing artwork and antiques, fun trips and staycations, and other festive things to welcome the sun and warmer days ahead. Funds from…
November 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am - November 16, 2025 @ 9:00 pm
CHPT will hold its 5th Annual “Have Yourself a Tasty Little Holiday” online auction from November 12 – 16. 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. Approximately 40 items will be up for auction this year, including delicious homemade treats, holiday meals, gifts and decor, and unique dining experiences. Bidding will open at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, and will close at 9:00…
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