| Fifth Annual (2008) "Back Thru Time" Each Weekend in June |
| Your Ticket to History |
NEWS RELEASE January 2009 The 2009 "Back Through Time History Trail" has become a year long project of the South Texas Back Through Time Historical Association and everyone who likes history is invited to participate! If you own a historic property, have a history related business such as a quilting shop, antique store, or windmill company for example, or operate a museum or library, or maybe you are a member of a history related organization then you are invited to list your operation in the history trail marketing brochure for a nominal fee. Marketing history and increasing tourism in rural South Central Texas is what the conceptual "Back Through Time History Trail" is all about. Likewise, if you are an individual who enjoys getting "into to history" there are numerous volunteer positions available for marketing, graphics, tours guides and more positions that will be developed as needed throughout the year. Originally, the history trail brochure included historic properties, businesses, and non-profit organizations who sponsored special history related events during the month of June only. Recently, the history trail was expanded to a year round venue. Participants can now have an ad in the brochure which includes any special history events planned as well as information about the sponsor so that the public can visit the location any time of the year either to attend an event or just to visit the business or non-profit. Brochures are distributed to area Chambers of Commerce, hotels, motels, restaurants and participating businesses as well as being posted on the internet. The Historical Association's marketing director is in charge of publicizing locations through news releases to print and visual media during the year in order to keep the "Back Through Time History Trail" easily accessible to the traveling public. The month of January has been set aside for sign up of interested trail participants, so please call 361-358-1550 today to receive more information or to request an application. ************** Back Through Time History Trail Newsletter September 2008 If you were unable to attend the South Texas Back Through Time Historical Association meeting this month at the Courtyard Gallery in Cuero you really missed an exciting meeting in an exciting atmosphere. Surrounded by local art and in a historic building, our hostess, Kerry Rhotenberry offered us a memorable evening. When in Cuero, be sure to look Kerry up at the Courtyard Gallery. It is a treat. During the business meeting several new items were approved: 1. Changed the event name to spell out "Thru" to Through in Back Through Time History Trail and in the Association name. 2. Each participating county is requested to select an Association representative who will serve as the major contact for that county. It is suggested that this representative be on the local historic commission or be willing to visit that group and serve to keep the commission informed on Association business and that the commission fund a section in the trail brochure to showcase their county's upcoming historic events and activities for the year. The representative will serve as the marketing and PR person for the county and the contact for new and returning participants. Reps are needed in San Patricio, Karnes, and Wilson counties. Would you like to serve in this capacity? Call the number below. 3. It was decided to keep the brochure format but it will be expanded to include each county's upcoming historic events/activities for the year. The brochure will be useful year around with this approach as will the other trail info. Participants may now schedule their special history activities any time during the year not just in June. 4. It was decided that outreach be conducted to invite participation from history related organizations, businesses in surrounding counties: Lavaca, Jim Wells, Aransas, Live Oak, Atascosa, Gonzales, etc. News releases, PR will be sent to these counties in the future to solicit participation in the 2009 Back Through Time History Trail. Counties with participating sites currently on the trail are Bee, DeWitt, Goliad, Refugio, San Patricio, Karnes, and Wilson. Needed in these counties are more participants such as libraries, museums, main street programs, businesses housed in historic structures, antique shops, and non-profits which conduct events featuring a historic connection. *Next meeting will be announced by email. Do we have yours? Info. # 361-358-1550 * * * * * * * * * * * The 2008 Back Thru Time History Celebration officers met recently to plan the 2008 Celebration. This years plans include locations in over 25 cities all across South Central Texas. Bart Wales (pictured in the center) from Refugio is serving as President for the association with Shirley O'Neil (pictured left) serving as Vice President. Teresa Holland also from Beeville will be the Public Relations Officer. Not pictured is Elizabeth Villines acting Secretary Treasurer. This project is organized each year to bring special attention to the smaller cities and towns that have wonderful locations that tourist will certainly enjoy and want to visit. This a fantastic opportunity for all communities to promote their cities, chamber of commerce, libraries, museums, business, non profits and other historical locations. If you or your organization is not on the route, please contact us. For more information or if you wish to join by sponsoring a location please call Teresa at 361-358-1550. www.BackThruTime.com |
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| Back Thru Time "Where History Comes Alive Before Your Eyes" |
Businesses, Chambers of Commerce, museums,
libraries, historic sites, non-profits (could use event to
hold a fund-raiser) and those interested in history in
general are invited to participate. Tentative clusters and
dates of activities:
libraries, historic sites, non-profits (could use event to
hold a fund-raiser) and those interested in history in
general are invited to participate. Tentative clusters and
dates of activities:
- June 7-8: Nordheim, Yorktown, Cuero, Yoakum
- June 14-15: Goliad, Refugio, Bayside, Gregory, Taft
- June 21-22: Skidmore, Beeville, Berclair, Tuleta,
Pettus - June 28-29: Kenedy, Karnes City, Helena, Falls City,
Poth, Floresville, LaVernia
