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.
Author Fawn Young will be hosting a book signing at the Santa Claus Museum on Saturday, December 10 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. She will be signing and selling her children’s chapter book "The Legend of the Old Man".
Be a part of a great Columbus tradition! CHPT invites all young ladies in grades 9-12 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, January 14, 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' history. Scholarship opportunities…
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…
Ho Ho Ho...the Santa Claus Museum renovation is complete! We invite the community to our Spring Open House to view our newest Santa collection, donated by Kay Potter. The museum will be open Wednesday, May 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome!
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…
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.
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…
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.
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