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Painted Churches of Texas, Part 2: Community and Preservation [ [link removed] ]

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Many Czech and German communities created reflections of their former homelands when they immigrated to Texas in the 1800s, notably through language, customs, and what became known as the?Painted Churches?exceptional examples of architecture and artistry. Earlier this year, we visited with Bob Brinkman, staff member of the Texas Historical Commission, as he guided us through the artistic surprises of the?painted churches?of Texas.?In this exciting follow-up, we?ll host three presenters who?ve worked tirelessly to preserve and research these masterpieces of Texas craftsmanship. Join us as we welcome the Honorable Judge Ed Janecka, conservator Robert Marshall, and author Anthony Head.

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***Date*:?**Thursday, July 27, 6 p.m. Central**
*Platform*:?**Zoom ("Registrants will receive the link to attend closer to event date. Please check spam/junk folder for email updates.")**
***Cost:?*Free?**("Donations [ [link removed] ]?in support of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission are welcome and appreciated!")



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Crossing Borders and Cultivating Culture: Exploring the Movement of Creole Zydeco Music [ [link removed] ]

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We are thrilled to host staff members of Texas Folklife and four-time Grammy nominee and Creole and zydeco historian Sean Ardoin for a captivating discussion of the history and movement of Creole and zydeco culture across the border of Louisiana and Texas. We?ll explore the significance of art, culture, tradition, and the profound influence space and place have had on the communities that have preserved and celebrated this vibrant musical tradition.

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***Date*:?**Thursday, August 31, 6 p.m. Central**
*Platform*:?**Zoom ("Registrants will receive the link to attend closer to event date. Please check spam/junk folder for email updates.")**
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Development "How-To": Budgeting for Fundraising, Making the Ask, and Stewarding Your Donors [ [link removed] ]

The Friends of the Texas Historical Commission is pleased to offer a*?three-day VIRTUAL workshop on Zoom.?*This?workshop will focus on the following topics:


* *Day 1?(July 12, 2-3:30 p.m. Central)??*?Building Realistic Development Budgets? ? ? ??
* *Day 2?(July 13,* 2-3:30 p.m. Central)* ?*?Making the Ask
* *Day 3?(July 14, * 2-3:30 p.m. Central)* ?*?Donor Stewardship

Each of these sessions will provide participants with the tools and skills to be able to support and grow your development program, whether you are a fledgling nonprofit or one with an established fundraising program. View our website?for additional details [ [link removed] ].

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*Full 3-Day Virtual Workshop: $95.00*

*Please contact: [email protected]*

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Additional Upcoming Events at State Historic Sites

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* July 14:?Make & Take: Marbled Paper [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* July 15:?Make - A - Thing [ [link removed] ], Magoffin Home, El Paso
* July 15:?Texan Bastille Day Celebration [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin
* July 15:?Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder [ [link removed] ], Starr Family Home, Marshall
* July 15:?Who Was Kenneth Anderson? [ [link removed] ], Fanthorp Inn, Anderson
* July 15-16:?German Texan Music: From the Parlor to the Pavilion [ [link removed] ], Kriesche Brewery, La Grange
* July 15-16:?Painting the Perimeter [ [link removed] ], Barrington Plantation, Washington







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