Join the Calhoun County Historical Commission (CHC) for a workshop featuring the Cemetery Preservation and Historical Markers programs of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). THC staff will conduct a workshop on successful research and applications for the Historic Texas Cemetery (HTC) designation and for obtaining an Official Texas Historical Marker.
The free workshop is open to the public and will be held Wednesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. An RSVP is required for participation.
Boxed lunches will be available for purchase. Please email bupel@laward.net or call 361-893-5920 to reserve your space.
WHO: Hosted by THC staff and members of the Calhoun CHC. The public is invited.
WHAT: Historic Texas Cemetery and Historical Markers Programs Workshop
WHEN: Wednesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bauer Exhibit Center, Calhoun County Fairgrounds
186 Calhoun Road (CR) 101
Port Lavaca, TX
BACKGROUND: The THC is offering a series of statewide cemetery and marker workshops providing an overview of important historical research fundamentals, as participants walk through sample HTC and Official Texas Historical Marker application. For more information contact the THC’s History Programs Division at 512.463.5853 or visit www.thc.state.tx.us.
Locally, you may call J. Phillip Ellenberger at 361-893-5920.
