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Art, and their collection of 235 works by well-known artists tells
the story of the historic and modern American West. You may
self-tour this collection.
Lunch inCorsicanawill be “on your own” with choices fromCollin
Street Bakery, Applebee’s, Chili’s, Whataburger, or Schlotzsky’s.
Dessert is up next at the Russell Stover Candy Shop. Chocolates,
baked goods, fudge, ice cream, frozen custards, plus a room full
of “whoops” candies.
Our final history lessonwill be at OldFt. Parker nearMexia. Step
back in time to that fateful springmorning in 1836, whenParker’s
fort was attacked by Indians and five hostages were taken. The
most famous of the captiveswas CynthiaAnnParker. She became
the mother of the last great Comanche Chief, Quanah Parker.
Note: Wewill make a coffee stop at theWacoCollin Street
Bakery on our way to Corsicana.
Ticket cost includes transportation, museum and fort fees.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Jerilee Prather
Anderson Mill & Old Town Round Rock
Wednesday, March 19, $23 pp
Depart SCPL 9 a.m.; Return 4 p.m.
Did youknow that AndersonMill was origi-
nally a community, population of 30, named
after Thomas Anderson who moved here from
Virginia? In the 1860s he set up amill tomake
gunpowder for the Confederate Army, and the rest is history.
The Anderson Mill Gardeners who take care of this historical
landmark will give us a short history lesson about the “man and
his mill.” Then we will go inside the mill, walk the grounds and
visit their small museum.
Next it’s on to Old Round Rock where you’ll enjoy lunch on your
own at Louisiana Longhorn, Star Café, Junior’sGrill or theKrave
Bistro. (I’ll provide menus on the bus ride for you to check out
on the way.) After lunch, I’ll lead you on a walking tour of the
historical buildings. As we walk by the plaza with its modern
sculptures and fountains, we will also go inside their new Art
Center. Thenwe are on our way to see the original “RoundRock,”
Chisholm Trail statues and old cemetery where “special guests
reside.” Can’t wait to tell you all about them!
Note: Therewill bemuchwalking over unevenpathswith
stones and cracked pavements and some steps. Also, we
will be getting on and off the bus several times.
Ticket cost includes transportation andMill entrance. Deadline
for purchasing tickets is March 14.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Ellen Mire
Before this glorious evening, we are headed to BRIO for a sump-
tuous feast of their garden salad with fresh bread, Chicken Po-
modoro tossed with a tomato cream sauce diced with caramel-
ized onions, herb butter and basil (no menu changes). Dessert is
Tiramisu. I am hungry already! Coffee, tea or soda is included
with an option to purchase additional drinks.
Ticket cost includes transportation, dinner and concert ticket.
Deadline to purchase tickets is February 21.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Ellen Mire
‘Hair, the Musical’ & Dinner at Zed’s
Tuesday, March 4, $114 pp
Depart SCPL 4:30 p.m.; Return 10:30 p.m
.
Peace, Love and the ‘60s!
Travel back to a time, when youthful rebellion
and optimism stood proud in the face of a war-
torn establishment.
Hair
exploded onBroadway
and defined the counter-culture movement of
the era. One of the most influential musicals of all time,
Hair
still resonates with the divided America of the 21st Century. The
musical score still “rocks” – “Aquarius,” “Let the Sunshine In,”
“Easy to be Hard” – the songs and optimism of
Hair
triumph.
Before our performance at the Long Center, we will start our
evening with dinner at Zed’s. A landscaped stone entry path and
waterfall welcomes guests.Water is a calming element throughout
the restaurant, flowing from the entryway through the interior
and out to the decks beyond. Your dinner will begin with their
house salad, followed by your choice of grilled salmon, parmesan
creamy chicken or a vegetarian dish, smashed potatoes and
seasonal vegetables. Dessert will be a petite cheesecake. Bever-
age choices are iced tea, soda or coffee. Tax and tip are included.
Ticket cost includes transportation, orchestra ticket, and dinner.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Flo Zydowicz
Pearce Civil War & Western Art Museum,
Corsicana
Wednesday, March 12, $ 33 pp
Depart SCPL 7 a.m.; Return 6:15 p.m.
In1991, Charles Pearce purchased
a gift for his wife, Peggy. That gift was a let-
ter from the Antietam battlefield written by
Joshua Chamberlain to his wife Fanny. This
letter sparked an ongoing interest in collecting
Civil War documents and the eventual donation of the Pearce’s
collection to Navarro College in Corsicana. Experience the four
tumultuous Civil War years through letters, diaries, documents
and artifacts. Well-versed docents will lead us through this re-
markable museumwhere videos and interactive elements bring
the war to life. The Pearce family are also collectors of Western
Purchase your tickets for CA Sponsored Outings at
or at the Member Services Office.
Tickets for activities listed for the first time will be available
Monday, February 3, at 8 a.m.
OUTINGS
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