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Art Guild of Rural Texas | |
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The Art Guild provides fine art assemblies for 9 school districts, house concerts, after school classes, summer art camps and art library. Karen Heintschel, Executive Director |
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Burton Cotton Gin Museum | |
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A 9-acre complex consisting of a Visitor Center and four historical buildings including a 1933 Cobblers Shop, the Burton Auto Garage, the Cotton Warehouse and the 1914 Farmers Cotton Gin. Designated a national landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Farmers Cotton Gin is also listed in the Texas Historical Commission and the National Register of Historical Places and is quite possibly the last surviving cotton gin of its vintage that still gins and bales cotton the old fashioned way. Tours are offered daily Monday through Saturday excluding Wednesday and major holidays. Marcela Stegemueller & Linda Russell |
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Burton Heritage Society | |
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The Burton Heritage Society was formed in 1973 and now maintains two historic sites, The Burton Depot and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church & Cemetery. Both have THC markers. The Burton Railroad Depot was built in 1898 after the original depot burned. Burton first became a terminal on the Houston & Texas Central Railroad in 1870. Plans are underway to have the Depot open for tours in Spring 2008. A Non-Profit Organization for Historical Preservation, located in Burton at the corner of 390 and Railroad Street. Railroad Depot |
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Fayetteville Chamber Music Festival | |
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The Fayetteville Chamber Music Festival brings a celebration of music to the Fayetteville and Round Top area with concerts, forums, receptions and other festivities with world-class musicians in an intimate community setting. Dates: 2nd and 3rd weekends in May. Katherine Powers & Hakan Rosengren |
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Frank Hilllbolt Productions | |
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Frank Hillbolt Productions is the Mothership to all of your music and sound reinforcement functions. Whether you need a live band, DJ, sound reinforcement or just a microphone & a speaker. FHP provides quality sound for any occasion. Over 30 yrs. experience in Texas. Frank Hillbolt |
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Henkel Square Museum Village | |
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Henkel Square is nationally recognized as an authentic restoration of Anglo-American and German-American 19th century culture where families may enjoy and experience the living tradition of Austin's pioneers. The Apothecary is the entrance to the museum village and has a wide assortment of gifts, books and displays from the Bybee Collection. Open Thursday - Sunday 12 - 5 p.m. Texas Pioneer Arts Foundation |
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Lavande/Lavender Field & Olive Grove | |
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Lavande offers a fresh diversion from traditional agricultural business in Austin County. Lavande, a lavender farm and olive orchard, is a dream come true featuring 3500 lavender plants beautifully arranged on the western hillside of the Stewart ranch. Our latest planting is young in its development; nevertheless we encourage you to drive by to see the future. Visit our webiste to learn more or purchase products, or see us in person at the Houston Urban Farmers Market every Saturday morning. Craig Stewart |
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Monument Hill & Kriesche Brewery, State Historic Sites | |
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"The Bluff" on which the park sits was selected as the burialsite for the remains of Texans who died in the Dawson Massacre and the men who drew the "Black-beans-of-death" on the Mier Expedition. The Kriesche Homestead & Brewery Ruins are a reminder of the community's rich heritage. 414 State Loop 92 |
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Pleasant Hill Winery | |
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Located a short drive away in Brenham. Visitors are welcome to tour this countryside vineyard and winery. Tours begin and end in the reconstructed barn at the top of the hill with a specacular view of the vineyard below. In the
tasting room, sample the wine traditions of the Zaffiro and Macedonio families. Open Saturdays 11 am to 6pm and Sundays 12pm to 5pm. 1441 Salem Road |
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Round Top Family Library | |
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A unique library in an historic building serving children and their families with a variety of programs and resources. Also houses the Round Top Library (a regular lending library) and the Bybee Texas Heritage Collection (focuses on local history, Texas history and folklore, Texas furniture and decorative arts, and Texas architecture.) W. Mill Street |
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Round Top Festival Institute | |
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A world-renowned Summer music festival presented for six weeks in June and July featuring chamber and orchestral concerts each weekend, as well as monthly concerts and educational forums during its year-round "August-to-April" Series. The James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts |
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Round Top Historical Society | |
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Charting the history of Round Top, its peoples and cultures. Friday/Saturday, noon-3pm. 979-249-5058, Pres Peggy Wornaock 979-249-5839 |
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Sengelmann Hall | |
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Sengelmann Hall is a restaurant, dance hall and saloon built in 1894 and reopened June 2009. Saloon now open Wednesdays 5-9pm. Come in and watch our big HD flat screen TV. Dana & Hana Harper |
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Shakespeare At Winedale | |
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Performances of Shakespeare's plays at Winedale spring (final Friday, Saturday in April) and summer (late July, early August) . Final summer performance at Globe Theatre, London. Winedale Road |
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Snow Farm Disc Gold Course | |
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21 hole championship disc golf course. Call for tee times Randon Dillingham |
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Sterling McCall Cadillac Museum | |
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Vehicles from the prized collection of Sterling McCall are included in this important display that characterizes so well the evolution of America's automobile industry. Open Sat & Sun 10am - 5pm. 4212 Hwy 237 |
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Texas Basketball Museum | |
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A rich Texas history of Texas High School Basketball with Hall of Fame room and trophy cases filled with exhibits of Texas Basketball LEGENDS that have achieved their fame as a player,coach or contributor. See the players that were Mr. & Mrs. Basketball from across the state. Follow the rise of champions and the players that went from High School to College to the Pros. Bob Springer |
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The Bugle Boy | |
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The Bugle Boy is premier listening room hosting performances by professional musicians of original works of diverse genres. The Bugle Boy Foundation, a 501(c) non-profit organization, was created in order to support the long term sustainability of this unique music venue. Coffee drinks, fine wines and beer available. Lane Gosnay |
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Winedale Historical Center | |
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A division of The University of Texas Center for American History featuring tours of nineteenth century buildings, housing, early German Texas furniture and decorative arts. Winedale Road |