Kirby Trail
Beaumont, TX.
An easy day hike to Village Creek, attractions include large cypresses and a lush forest.
Trail Information
Length: 2.4 miles
Skill Level: Easy
Season: Fall through Spring
Twilight Cemetery Stroll in Historic Jefferson
Twilight Cemetery Stroll in Historic Jefferson
A Shipwreck Victim, Murdered Diamond Bessie, Her Accused Murderer, A Freed Slave, and More
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Lucy Russell,lost in a tragic steamboat voyage in 1871, offers her spirited story during the Twilight Cemetery Stroll in Jefferson, Texas. The one-hour walking tour features six brave and raucous characters greeting visitors from their century-old resting places in Old Oakwood Cemetery on Saturday, April 20, from 5 pm to 7 pm.[/caption]
JEFFERSON- Historic spirits come to life, sharing their brave and raucous past during the annual Jefferson Twilight Cemetery Stroll on Saturday, April 20, from 5 pm to 7 pm in Old Oakwood Cemetery. A murdered lady of the night, her accused murderer, a shipwreck victim, a freed slave, and more characters speak near elegant Victorian tombstones and serene monuments during this one-hour guided walking tour. Tour groups meet at the main cemetery gate near 607 N. Alley in Jefferson.
Route 49 Biker Rally Announces 2013 Rally – March 22-24, 2013
Route 49 Biker Rally Announces 2013 Rally – March 22-24, 2013
JEFFERSON- November 29, 2012: The 2nd Annual Route 49 Biker Rally will be held March 22-24, 2013 at the Diamond Don RV Park in Jefferson, Texas. The weekend will begin on Friday evening with a meet and greet BBQ for pre-registered guests, and music concert in the Beer Garden. This year, the vendors and music concerts will be located inside and around the beer garden, close to all of the activities.
One Thousand Faces
One Thousand Faces
PALESTINE- Friday, June 2, Beck Rowntree’s “One Thousand Faces” of Palestine reception will be held at the Museum for East Texas Culture from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Rowntree is a long time resident of Palestine, Texas. She makes art with a mix of photography, paint, and collage. Her exhibit is of photo and mixed media art. Rowntree’s work will remain on display throughout the month of June.