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…
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'…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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'…
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…
The Importance of Women on Broadway From Ethel Merman to Patti LuPone, strong female performers have always held the spotlight on Broadway. But behind the scenes, it’s been a different story. In this lecture, we will explore some of the women who have broken the barriers in a predominantly male-based hierarchy of directors and choreographers, and we will examine ground-breaking musicals that present empowered female characters. Video clips will include scenes from Gypsy, Wicked, The Lion King, and The Secret Garden. Agnes De Mille –…
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…
A Legacy to Stand the Test of Time The most famous mentorship in Broadway history is that of Oscar Hammerstein II taking a young Stephen Sondheim under his wing and encouraging his growth as a budding composer and lyricist. They are links in a chain of mentorships dating from the days of operetta to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton. Otto Harbach and Jerome Kern mentored Oscar Hammerstein, leading to Hammerstein’s groundbreaking collaboration with Kern on Showboat. Rodgers and Hammerstein went on to change the…
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