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An Evening With Mary Lou Watkins – A Dramatic Reading In Her Own Words
NEW BRIDGE STREEET HISTORY CENTER EVENT April 30, 2026 6:00pm Granbury Live An Evening With Mary Lou Watkins – A Dramatic Reading In Her Own Words celebrates the life and…
An Evening With Mary Lou Watkins A Dramatic Reading In Her Own Words April 30th at Granbury Live.
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Mary Lou Watkins Returns for One Evening on April 30th!Drawn from her interview for the Baylor University Institute for Oral History, this intimate dramatic reading brings her voice to life.Afterward, enjoy dinner prepared by Christina's American Table inspired by her restaurants recipes and a special multimedia experience that brings Mary Lou back to the table in a whole new way.
An Evening With Mary Lou Watkins A Dramatic Reading In Her Own Words – Granbury Live
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Limited seating ~ April 30Her name was Mary Lou Watkins. Join us for a live telling of her story, followed by a dinner featuring her original recipes from the Nutt House Restaurant inside The Nutt House Hotel. granburylive.com/acts/an-evening-with-mary-lou-watkins-a-dramatic-reading-in-her-own-words/
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Before Granbury… there was Thorp Spring.Built from vision, grit, and ambition, Thorp Spring once thrived along the Brazos.Now on the blog: Pleasant Thorp: Pioneer and Visionary
PLEASANT THORP: PIONEER AND VISIONARY | The Bridge Street History Center
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A hardy pioneer from Virginia, Pleasant Earl Thorp settled on the west banks of the Brazos River in 1854. Naming the spot for himself and nearby springs in a branch of Stroud’s Creek, Thorp envision…2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Did you know the Granbury Square was ALMOST torn down???AND ONE WOMAN STOPPED IT!Join us for a special event at Granbury Live April 30, 6:00pm.Presented By The Bridge Street History Center.
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Step into a conversation with history. April 30th 6:00pm. This special evening features a stage performance with Mary Lou Watkins, performed live using her own recorded words offering a rare and personal look at the woman who helped preserve the Granbury Square.The experience continues after the performance with a dinner inspired by Mary Lou’s own recipes, and a rare multimedia presentation featuring a lifelike on-screen portrayal of Mary Lou sharing her story with guests directly. Directed by Phil GroeschelMary Lou performed by Vicki RisingerBaylor Univ. Dan Utley performed by Dr. Tom Hamilton Dinner prepared by Christina’s Tickets and more info:granburylive.com/acts/an-evening-with-mary-lou-watkins-a-dramatic-reading-in-her-own-words/
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NEW BLOG POST: Hood County almost didn’t exist and Granbury might never have become its county seat. Discover the fascinating story.
Setting the Record Straight: How We Got Those Names! | The Bridge Street History Center
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Hood County almost didn’t exist – uncover the post–Civil War drama, political defiance, and veto battle that shaped Granbury’s earliest days.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A LEGACY THAT STILL STANDS. April 30, 6:00pm experience the story of the woman who helped preserve the Granbury Square bringing her voice and memories back to life on stage.This statue stands in her honor… because she helped ensure the Square would still stand today.Performance and dinner afterwords. Get more information and tickets here: granburylive.com/acts/an-evening-with-mary-lou-watkins-a-dramatic-reading-in-her-own-words/
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A house, a history, and the story behind it…Take a closer look at This House We Call Home 🏡
THIS HOUSE WE CALL HOME | The Bridge Street History Center
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The story of the historic Nutt House in Granbury, Texas—home of the David Lee Nutt family and one of the most important early buildings just off Granbury’s historic square.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Granbury made history in 1974 as the first town square in Texas listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Now, that legacy has a permanent place on the downtown Square. A tribute to the citizens who preserved it and the history we continue to protect.
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The Bridge Street History Center is very proud to completely fund this commemorative monument for the community. Please join us for the official unveiling! Thursday March 19th at 10:00am.
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