By Kelli Nesbitt, Parks & Recreation Marketing Coordinator
Aggies can always recite a lengthy list of admirable things that make Texas A&M special, but what about the community around campus?
For many years, the Historic Preservation Committee has conducted popular monthly luncheons featuring lectures and presentations focused on College Station’s rich history.
The luncheons begin at 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday (the second in December) of each month at the beautiful Larry J. Ringer Library. The lectures are taped and later broadcast on the city’s Suddenlink Channel 19.
Attendance is free, but lunch is $7 per person. Lunch reservations are required by the Friday before the luncheon. Call 979-764-3486 or visit rectrac.cstx.gov or a parks facility to reserve lunch. Payment is required at registration.
Exploring History Luncheon Fall Schedule
| Aug. 17 | “Manning Smith Dance Legacy” by Sherry Smith Frisk |
| Sept. 21 | “Eagle Pennell: Filmmaker & Outlaw of Regional Cinema” by William Wright |
| Oct. 19 | “Gazing into College Station’s Crystal Ball” by Mayor Karl Mooney |
| Nov. 16 | “Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial: A Walk in the Park” by Stephen C. Beachy |
| Dec. 14 | “Bush Family Christmas Traditions” by The Bush Library and Museum |
College Station has abundant historical sites and figures that played pivotal roles in our development from a small college town into a bustling and growing city bursting with activity. The Historic Preservation Committee advocates preserving our rich history to be enjoyed and recognized by future generations.
We encourage you to take advantage of these fascinating, unique lunch lectures to discover the history that made College Station one of the nation’s best places to live.
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