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If you work with nonprofits, you need to attend!

If you sit on a nonprofit board, you need to attend!If you are members of a nonprofit, you need to attend! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity discovering how to maximize your fundraising efforts by effectively securing and expanding your funds. Luis Puron will guide us through his journey of building the Rockport Convention and Art Center using innovative fundraising strategies.Granbury Chamber of CommerceHood County Builders Association HCBAGranbury Historic PreservationGranbury Historic DowntownCity of GranburyVisit GranburyLake Granbury Art AssociationLake Granbury Area Beautification CouncilLake Granbury Master GardenersShanley Park GranburyGranbury Arts AllianceTexans for the ArtsTexas Artists Coalition ... See MoreSee Less

The historic David Lee Nutt Home.

The Bridge Street History Center is located in the historic David Lee Nutt Home built in 1879 and proudly received recognition as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1966. We are delighted to participate in this years 40th anniversary of the Granbury - A Candlelight Tour December 6th - 8th. A ticket is required for this tour and may be purchased at granburycandlelighttour.com. ... See MoreSee Less

Join us on Saturday Sept. 28th 10am - 1pm at The Bridge Street History Center for a "pop up" Local Tales By Local Folks event where we'll be showing a video of the local sites associated with the shootout at Contrary Creek and the subsequent hanging of Nelson "Cooney" Mitchell 150 years ago. Here's the deal: No tickets are required, and we'll be showing the video every 30 minutes from 10am to 1pm, but seating is limited, so the early birds get the chairs. Hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less

Designed by renowned Texas architect Henry T. Phelps, the Uvalde County Courthouse is a Neoclassical beauty with unique features like oddly-spaced Ionic columns and a distinctive clock position.

Built in 1928, it’s the fifth courthouse to grace the county seat in Uvalde. The courthouse has witnessed nearly a century of Uvalde history, from the days of cattle drives to the modern era. Its brick and limestone facade has stood strong through changing times, earning it the designation of a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1983.Did you know Uvalde County's journey to establishment wasn’t as smooth as its limestone facade? The first attempt to form the county in 1850 failed due to insufficient settlers. It took two more tries before Uvalde County was officially established in 1856, showcasing the determination of its frontier ancestors.📸: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons ... See MoreSee Less

People doing the right thingCharles D. Hammer was stationed in Franklin in early 1863 with the 124th Ohio. In late January, he participated in an engagement south of town against Confederate cavalry. Because Hammer had recently been ill, his commander, Col. Payne, ordered him to a nearby house for the night because it was raining, and they had no shelter. “It was the house of Charles Merrill…When I rang the bell, Mrs. Merrill herself opened the door, and when I told her I was not well…she drew me in, led me to the sitting room where there was a blazing fire on the hearth, questioned me as to my ailment, had a servant bring a bucket of hot water for my feet, made me some vile herb tea which I drank, gave me a bed in an upstairs room and after I had retired came and tucked me in herself…The next morning I learned that the Merrills had three sons in the Rebel Army, and when I exclaimed with wonder over her kind treatment of an enemy, she simply remarked that she was treating me as she would have Northern women treat her sons under similar circumstances…"

In 1864, Hammer was dispatched to Nashville on an errand. He made time to “slip down to Franklin to visit.” He did not see the Merrills again until November 30, 1864. “I was then an Aide de camp on the Staff of Gen. Thomas J. Wood, and as we approached Franklin I rode to the General’s side and told of Mrs. Merrill’s kindness…and of my wish to protect Mrs. Merrill’s property until after our forces had passed. He readily gave me authority for this purpose and I posted guards about the place…"Charles Hammer visited the Merrills again when the army passed through after the Battle of Nashville and made subsequent visits post-war. ... See MoreSee Less

Your donation helps The Bridge Street History Center bring renowned historians, authors, and speakers to Granbury. Join us in preserving our community's stories, with donations supporting programs, exhibits, and special benefits like exclusive event invitations and free admission. bshc-granbury.org/donate ... See MoreSee Less

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Just to be clear, Taylor Sheridan will not be attending BUT,

Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan and his Bosque Ranch have optioned the S.C. Gwynne book " Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History" for a new series!Books to be personally autographed by S. C. Gwynne will be available to purchase after The Ramay~Macatee Speaker Series 10th Anniversary as well as Stephen Harrigan and Ken Wise on November 7th. buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?date_id=55103 ... See MoreSee Less