How you can help make College Station’s 85th birthday bash on Oct. 18 a night to remember

How you can help make College Station’s 85th birthday bash on Oct. 18 a night to remember

Get your party hats ready because our community is about to turn 85, and we’re throwing a free anniversary celebration like no other on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 6-8 p.m. at College Station City Hall. Here’s how we’re celebrating – and how you can get involved. Continue reading How you can help make College Station’s 85th birthday bash on Oct. 18 a night to remember

CS Cemetery celebrates 75th anniversary with state historic marker dedication on Sept. 8

CS Cemetery celebrates 75th anniversary with state historic marker dedication on Sept. 8

The College Station Cemetery on Texas Avenue is more than a graveyard; it is a beautiful memorial park honoring the history and rich heritage of the citizens of College Station. The public is invited to celebrate the officially designated Historic Texas Cemetery’s 75th anniversary with the dedication of a state historical marker at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. Continue reading CS Cemetery celebrates 75th anniversary with state historic marker dedication on Sept. 8

Notable lineup of local experts explore our area’s history in popular monthly lunch lectures

Notable lineup of local experts explore our area’s history in popular monthly lunch lectures

Much of Brazos County’s colorful past is preserved in fascinating documents, maps, and photos, but nothing matches history as told by those who lived it or historians who studied it. The city’s Exploring History Luncheons begin at 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the beautiful Larry J. Ringer Library. The lectures are recorded and broadcast on Suddenlink Channel 19 and archived on the city’s YouTube page. Continue reading Notable lineup of local experts explore our area’s history in popular monthly lunch lectures

Learn about College Station’s fascinating history through our  monthly lunch lectures

Learn about College Station’s fascinating history through our monthly lunch lectures

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. Continue reading Learn about College Station’s fascinating history through our monthly lunch lectures

After a long pandemic hiatus, College Station’s celebrated Exploring History Luncheons are back

After a long pandemic hiatus, College Station’s celebrated Exploring History Luncheons are back

After being put on hold because of the pandemic, the popular Exploring History Luncheons return this fall starting Wednesday, Sept. 15. The luncheons begin at 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the beautiful Larry J. Ringer Library. Continue reading After a long pandemic hiatus, College Station’s celebrated Exploring History Luncheons are back