Twilight Cemetery Stroll in Historic Jefferson A Shipwreck Victim, Murdered Diamond Bessie, Her Accused Murderer, A Freed Slave, and More 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 […]
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Rehabilitation Efforts Begin On 1892 Bishop’s Palace
Rehabilitation Efforts Begin On 1892 Bishop’s Palace Galveston Island, Texas- Galveston Historical Foundation begins restoration on the Walter and Josephine Gresham House also known as Bishop’s Palace this month. For a house in its 123rd year of life, ongoing maintenance and restoration work are crucial to its preservation. When it’s a National Historic Landmark; however, […]
Rail of Lights & New Year’s Train
Rail of Lights & New Year’s Train JEFFERSON- Step back in time as the Historic Jefferson Railway, an antique narrow-gauge train embraces old-fashioned Christmas in the country. Enjoy the lighted vignettes and hear the story of “Celebrations Around the World” aboard the train that circles the Piney Woods along the Big Cypress Bayou. The decorated historic […]
Get Fired Up for Memorial Day Weekend In Jefferson
Jefferson, Texas- Get fired up for Memorial Day and bring the family to ride on an antique narrow-gauge train along the Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson, Texas. Come for lunch, a free movie and a train ride. Enjoy the excellent view of the ride along the river in the open-canopied observation cars. Historic Jefferson Railway is […]
78th Annual Dogwood Trails Celebration
Palestine, Texas – The 78th Annual Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration in Palestine, Texas takes place the last two weekends in March and first weekend in April. Since 1938, locals and visitors alike have been enjoying the delicate white blooms of the Cornus florida, commonly known as the flowering dogwood. Activities are scheduled each weekend to […]
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3rd Annual Dogwood Special Brunch Train Set for March 26!
Palestine, Texas- Preparations are underway for the Texas State Railroad’s third annual Dogwood Special Brunch Train. Set for Saturday, March 26, the train will depart from the Palestine Depot at 10am and return around 1pm. The four-course meal includes fresh-cut Pineapple, Honeydew and Cantaloupe on a skewer topped with sweet cream dip for the first […]