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Centennial House
Built in 1849 by Forbes and Rebecca Britton, on land acquired from Col. Henry Kinney, the founder of Corpus Christi, it is the oldest building in Corpus Christi still on its' original site. A site which in its' day would have afforded the residents a commanding view of the city's most important commercial pier, Mann's Wharf. Special tours for groups of 10 or more are available by calling 361-882-8691 or emailing via the link below...Special rates are available to those wishing to rent the House for meetings, receptions, etc.
More Information Contact: info@ccahs
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY - MARCH 2, 2009
For information on other heritage tourism ideas in our area, visit www.texastropicaltrail.com
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McGloin Homestead Open
3:00-5:00 pm
HERITAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL-March 21, 2009 The McGloin Homestead and the Wilderness area are currently leased to Knolle Farm & Ranch, Bed, Barn & Breakfast, Inc. in Sandia, Texas, for management and to use as an extension of their B&B operation. For more information regarding hunts, overnight stays, etc. call, 361-547-2546 or visit www.knolle.com/mcgloin.htm.
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Corpus Christi Area Heritage Society A Brief History This history is taken from the writings of Hallie F. Nixon entitled "How It All Started". The writing of Mrs. Nixon are housed in the permanent files at Centennial House, Corpus Christi, Texas. On May 20, 1963, at the invitation of Hallie Nixon, Mamie Searcy Kleberg, Minerva King Patch, Marie Jordt Zerr, Edward H. Harte, Dr. McIver Furman and Edwin Flato met for the purpose of starting a Heritage Society, with the primary goal being the saving and preserving of Centennial House. It was agreed that this was desperately needed but that it was useless to proceed if funds could not be raised from enough interested donors giving $1000.00 to become founding members. In January 1964 the organization was officially formed and its articles of incorporation signed by the members. A $25,000.00 gift from Rachal and Ben Vaughn, coupled with the founding memberships enabled the project to begin. Consultants on the project included David Warren, Curator of Bayou Bend, New Orleans historical architect Samuel Wilson, landscape architect Ralph Gunn and interior designers Norman and Muriel Foster. Architect O'Neal Ford was also consulted and pronounced Centennial House to be "the finest example of masonry classic revival architecture in existence south of Austin". By 1971 the exterior of the house was restored and the selection of furnishings reflecting the period of the Britton family occupancy, 1850-1860, had begun. David Warren gave the final evaluation of the furnishings and the goal was finally reached. Centennial House had become a house museum depicting the life of a wealthy Corpus Christi family of the 1850s. In 1979, The Society purchased, from Hubert McGloin, the home of the Empresario James McGloin and the surrounding 25 acres, located in San Patricio, Texas. In 1981, Mr McGloin deeded the subsequent 291 acres of wilderness area to The Society as well. Mr McGloin had restored the McGloin Homestead prior to his selling it to The Society. Currently the Homestead is open to the public once monthly for tours and other times as requested. It is the goal of The Society to preserve South Texas heritage through education and enlightenment.
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TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY Monday, March 2, 2009
The Corpus Christi Area Heritage Society invites you to join the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in celebrating this illustrious day…The festivities will begin at 1:30pm with a Ceremonial Toast with “Texas Champagne” at 2pm…Tour historic Centennial House, the oldest House in Corpus Christi still on its’ original site…Built in 1849 by Forbes and Rebecca Britton, on land acquired from Col. Henry Kinney, the founder of Corpus Christi, Centennial House once commanded a grand view of the Bay and Mann’s Wharf, bustling with a burgeoning shipping industry which would lead to the 6th largest port in the United States…
Monday, March 2nd at 1:30pmCentennial House, 411 N. Upper Broadway Admission: Free – Donations most welcome For More Info, call – 882- 8691
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COME ONE AND ALL TO THE 4th Annual
HERITAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Featuring: The music of “JOHNSON GRASS” & Other special guests...
Feel free to bring your GUITAR and join the fun At the
McGloin Homestead in Old San Patricio
Sponsored By
CORPUS CHRISTI AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY
Saturday, March 21, 20091pm – 6pm
Bring a picnic, a cooler, a chair or a blanket and spend a lovely afternoon enjoying live music with friends at Round Lake…Enjoy the fun, food and camaraderie…and maybe even catch a fish…
For more info, including a MAP & directions… go to www.ccahs.com, or call 882-8691 or 643-6656…
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Membership Information Contact: membership@ccahs
Information Contact: info@ccahs
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