May is Preservation Month and East Texas is celebrating in a big way! Historic preservation has made enormous strides in recent decades, especially in ‘The Oldest Town In Texas’. Celebrating America’s Treasures is the theme of the 2011 National Preservation Month in May, a celebration sponsored by the City of Nacogdoches Main Street Program in conjunction with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Texas Historical Commission.
Kick-Off Proclamations
The month kicks off on Tuesday, May 3rd with National Preservation Month proclamation at the City of Nacogdoches City Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 202 E. Pilar Street.
El Camino Real Sale on the Trail
Nacogdoches is gearing up for the 3rd annual El Camino Real “Sale on the Trail.” One of the most famous roadways in America, the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, will be the site of the 200-mile long “Sale on the Trail” the weekend of May 6-7, 2011. All residents, businesses, churches, and organizations along Hwy. 21 as well as in Nacogdoches County are encouraged to participate in this year’s “Sale on the Trail” whether it be as a seller, shopper, or trail rider.
Historic Downtown Nacogdoches will participate by hosting their “Sidewalk Sale” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7. Merchants will feature a variety of great finds, unique specialty items, and one-of-a-kind antiques.
Music to Lunch By
The City of Nacogdoches Main Street Program is also looking forward to its annual Music to Lunch by Series. Music to Lunch By is a free event that takes place every Friday in May, from noon to 1 p.m., on the square in beautiful historic downtown Nacogdoches.
Patrons are encouraged to purchase lunch from one of our great downtown eateries that will be catering each Friday. Brown Bag lunches are available for $7.00. Seating is provided as well. Families, Groups, Organizations, and individuals are encouraged to attend.
This year’s schedule is as follows:
May 6th: Nickel Draft catered by Shelley’s Bakery & Cafe
May 13th: Mix and Matches catered by Hotel Fredonia
May 20th: Dan McMahon catered by Old Town General Store
May 27th: Lords of Denman catered by Auntie Pasta’s
2nd Story Tours
The City of Nacogdoches Main Street Program is excited to announce tickets are on sale now for our 2nd Story Tour event, set for Saturday, May 7th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in historic downtown Nacogdoches.
This year’s 2nd Story Tour has four properties lined up for ticket holders to tour: 203 E. Main, 300 Commerce, 316 E. Main and 106 N Church. Tickets are $10 and are available now at the Visitor’s Center, located at 200 E. Main Street. All proceeds go back to the beautification of historic downtown Nacogdoches.
Nacogdoches Main Street Program
The City of Nacogdoches Main Street Street Program seeks to enhance downtown vibrancy and historic preservation by using the National Trust Main Street Center four-point approach of organization, design, economic development, and promotion. Since the National Trust for Historic Preservation created Preservation Week in 1971 to spotlight grassroots preservation efforts in America, it has grown into an annual celebration observed by small towns and big cities with events ranging from architectural and historic tours and award ceremonies, to fundraising events, educational programs, and heritage travel opportunities. Due to its overwhelming popularity, in 2005 the National Trust for Historic Preservation extended the celebration to the entire month of May and declared it Preservation Month to provide an even longer opportunity to celebrate the diverse and unique heritage of our country’s cities and states and enable more Americans to become involved in the growing preservation movement.
Learn more about National Preservation Month at www.PreservationNation.org/PreservationMonth.
