Ruth Abney. Naval Reserves, WWI
Special Exhibits
"My KIND OF GAL"
Lampasas county women in the military
The Lampasas County Museum will mark Veteran's Day this year with an exhibition on the Lampasas County women who served in the United States military.
The exhibiton, entitled "My Kind of Gal”: Lampasas County Women in the Military, will run from November 1 through November 23. The exhibition’s title is taken from that of a poem published in a 1943 Lometa newspaper about a woman who can't bear to sit comfortably at home while her husband is fighting in WWII - so she enlists as well.
The exhibiton will focus on six of the numerous Lampasas County women who have served with distinction in the U.S. military: one who served during World War I, two who served during World War II and three who served during the Vietnam War or in the following decades. The exhibiton will trace the history of female service in the American military using the stories of these six women. The three veterans who served most recently will tell their stories in their own words in videos that will play as part of the exhibiton. Lecture on Saturday, November 9, 2 pm, by Boyce Cabaniss.
The exhibiton, entitled "My Kind of Gal”: Lampasas County Women in the Military, will run from November 1 through November 23. The exhibition’s title is taken from that of a poem published in a 1943 Lometa newspaper about a woman who can't bear to sit comfortably at home while her husband is fighting in WWII - so she enlists as well.
The exhibiton will focus on six of the numerous Lampasas County women who have served with distinction in the U.S. military: one who served during World War I, two who served during World War II and three who served during the Vietnam War or in the following decades. The exhibiton will trace the history of female service in the American military using the stories of these six women. The three veterans who served most recently will tell their stories in their own words in videos that will play as part of the exhibiton. Lecture on Saturday, November 9, 2 pm, by Boyce Cabaniss.
Calendar of Events
a gingerbread jamboree at the museum
It will soon be time to get ready for the Lampasas County Museum’s annual Christmas Tree and Gingerbread House contests. This year’s theme is
“A Gingerbread Jamboree.” As you decide on your decorations, you might think of the many forms gingerbread may take (houses, cookies, people, animals); a favorite story featuring gingerbread in some way; or a jamboree (a large and boisterous celebration). Any of these ideas, or something entirely different can be the focus of your tree or gingerbread house. Let your imagination guide you.
Enter your tree at the museum on the Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 30) between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. or on Monday, December 2, between 4:00 and 6:00 P.M. All participants must provide their own artificial tree and no glitter may be used. Trees will be judged by the public on Saturday, December 7, during the Carol of Lights and will remain on view at the museum through December 14. Trees must be picked up on Saturday, December 14, between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. Gingerbread houses will be accepted at the museum on Thursday, December 5, between 4 and 6 P.M. Judges will select the winners in the following categories: children, ages 4 – 12; young adults, ages 13 – 17; and adult/family, 18 and above. The gingerbread houses will remain on display until December 14, and need to be picked up between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. on that date.
The Museum is at 303 South Western, between Second and Third Streets. Regular hours are Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am – 4 pm.
“A Gingerbread Jamboree.” As you decide on your decorations, you might think of the many forms gingerbread may take (houses, cookies, people, animals); a favorite story featuring gingerbread in some way; or a jamboree (a large and boisterous celebration). Any of these ideas, or something entirely different can be the focus of your tree or gingerbread house. Let your imagination guide you.
Enter your tree at the museum on the Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 30) between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. or on Monday, December 2, between 4:00 and 6:00 P.M. All participants must provide their own artificial tree and no glitter may be used. Trees will be judged by the public on Saturday, December 7, during the Carol of Lights and will remain on view at the museum through December 14. Trees must be picked up on Saturday, December 14, between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. Gingerbread houses will be accepted at the museum on Thursday, December 5, between 4 and 6 P.M. Judges will select the winners in the following categories: children, ages 4 – 12; young adults, ages 13 – 17; and adult/family, 18 and above. The gingerbread houses will remain on display until December 14, and need to be picked up between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. on that date.
The Museum is at 303 South Western, between Second and Third Streets. Regular hours are Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am – 4 pm.
Carol of lights and Museum Bake Sale
Saturday, december 7, 2019
The Museum will have its annual baked goods sale at the museum on Saturday, December 7, from 2:00 to 7:00P.M.
If you can provide goodies for the sale, please bring them to the museum between 9 A.M. and 2 P.M. that day. If you would like to make a monetary donation (a Greenback Pie!) instead of baking you can send it to the museum at P.O. Box 373, Lampasas, Tx 76550, or drop it by the museum. Please note “Bake Sale” in the memo. All proceeds benefit the museum, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
If you can provide goodies for the sale, please bring them to the museum between 9 A.M. and 2 P.M. that day. If you would like to make a monetary donation (a Greenback Pie!) instead of baking you can send it to the museum at P.O. Box 373, Lampasas, Tx 76550, or drop it by the museum. Please note “Bake Sale” in the memo. All proceeds benefit the museum, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
holiday Tour of Homes
Sunday, december 8, 2019, 1 - 5 pm
Don’t miss this year’s Holiday Tour of Homes, Sunday, December 8, 2019, 1 – 5 pm. As always, ticket-holders will have the opportunity to visit some special historic properties along with a couple of newer or contemporary homes. For specifics, watch the Lampasas Dispatch Record each week starting November 9 when a home will be featured with a photograph and description. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Museum and at My Girls on the square starting November 18. All proceeds benefit the Lampasas County Museum, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.