SUNDOWN SOCIAL RAISES OVER $200,000 FOR WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS

  

Organizers for the Sundown Social, benefitting the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, are calling the event a resounding and record-breaking success.

The event on April 25^th at Rockin’ Star Ranch, hosted by the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Foundation, brought over 300 supporters together and raised more than $200,000 for the historic site.  State and community leaders from across the region gathered to honor Texas’ past, celebrate the 190^th anniversary of Texas independence, and invest into the future of one of the state’s most significant historic landmarks.

Co-chairs were Samantha and Travis Medve with a theme of “Written in the Stars, The Future of Texas.  Honoring Our Past and Illuminating Our Future”.  Guests enjoyed live music by Dale Watson, locally-inspired food, and a Texas Treasures auction with historical elements that paid tribute to the spirit of 1836.

State Senator Lois Kolkhorst and Texas Historical Commission Chairman John Nau were recognized for their commitment to Washington-on-the-Brazos and for their efforts to secure $51 million in improvements at the site, including over $10 million raised by the Historical Foundation.  Historical Foundation board member Cyndee Smith said the two “have demonstrated extraordinary vision and dedication to preserving Texas heritage.”

Historical Foundation President Joel Romo said the success of the Sundown Social “reflects a deep and shared commitment to preserving Texas history” and is “a testament to the passion and pride people have for this site and its story.”

Proceeds from the event stay in Washington County and will directly benefit ongoing preservation, educational programming and visitor experience enhancements at Washington-on-the-Brazos.