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What better way to celebrate as the holiday season approaches than by sharing heartwarming stories from the Goodnight Ranch dining room? Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight, renowned for their holiday generosity, fostered a strong sense of community in the pioneer Texas Panhandle by welcoming others into their home for gatherings filled with food, joy, and goodwill. Join us to learn more about how Mary Ann’s kindness extended far beyond the table, ensuring everyone around her felt cared for, especially during this special time of year.
Presented by: Madeleine Van Leunen, site educator at the Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site
Date: Thursday, December 12, 6 p.m. Central
Platform: Zoom (Registrants will receive the link in their registration confirmation email and in another email closer to event date)
Cost: Free (Donations in support of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission are welcome and appreciated!)
2024 has been a year of growth, impact, and shared successes. Thanks to supporters like you, we have made great strides in preserving and celebrating the rich history of Texas. Your generosity has led to the grand opening of the new visitor's center and museum at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site and the acquisition of archeologically significant and historic properties adjacent to Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site and the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site. Together, we can ensure that future generations have the opportunity to experience the unique heritage of our great state!
Giving Tuesday, scheduled for December 3, 2024, offers an incredible opportunity to build on our mission of supporting the Texas Historical Commission in historic preservation across Texas. Whether through a one-time gift, recurring donation, or simply spreading the word, every contribution makes an impact. Please consider supporting the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission this Giving Tuesday and help us continue our efforts to protect historic sites, expand educational programs, and preserve the stories of Texas for years to come. Together, we can create powerful change!
The premier historic preservation and heritage tourism conference in the Lone Star State, Real Places 2025 is presented by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission in partnership with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC. It will take place April 23–25 both online and at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. Recordings will be available to all attendees, whether joining us online or in person, so you’ll be able to watch all the great presentations you missed due to concurrent sessions.
Save up to $155 by taking advantage of early-bird savings through December 20. Hotel stipends, scholarships, and other discounts are available on a limited basis for a limited time. Find details and register at the link below.
Additional Virtual Events
Additional Events at State Historic Sites
- Dec. 3: Maxey House Christmas Tours, Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
- Dec. 4: Holidays on the Homefront, Eisenhower Birthplace, Denison
- Dec. 5: An Evening as Big as Texas: Reflections on the Lone Star State with Authors Stephen Harrigan and Joe Holley, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
- Dec. 7: Pearl Harbor Commemoration, National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
- Dec. 7: Cooking Class: Fudge, Magoffin Home, El Paso
- Dec. 7: San Jacinto Family Day: Corn Husk Angels, San Jacinto Battleground, San Jacinto
- Dec. 7: Candlelight Home Tour, Landmark Inn, Castroville
- Dec. 12: A Victorian Christmas, Fulton Mansion, Rockport
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