The Salado Historical Society is dedicated to researching and preserving the history of the area and of the families that helped build this community. Their mission is “To locate, educate, and preserve the history and the historical integrity of the Village of Salado.”
Salado Historical Society to participate in Texas History Days
The Salado Historical Society is excited about the first ever “Texas History Days in Salado”, which will happen June 8, 9, & 10. SHS is making plans for an old-fashioned experience that will provide entertainment for kids of all ages. The events will happen on the grounds of the historic cabins that are located on Van Bibber Road behind the Salado Civic Center. There will be tours of the three historic cabins on the premises: the Aikens-Boles Cabin, which is believed to be the oldest structure in Salado; the Denman Cabin, the home of the M. H. Denman family (11 children!); and the Writer's Cabin, where Eustace Hutchens crafted his unique stories of Old Salado. Barry and Barb Starcher, of Salado, will be providing music for guests, using his beautiful, handmade instruments and handcrafters will be demonstrating and teaching sewing, weaving, lace-making, pottery pinch-pots, and many other old-fashioned crafts. Barb has also offered a work of art to raffle off. We will be looking for volunteers to demonstrate home-made ice cream preparation and for roasting marshmallows for s'mores. In addition there will be opportunities to help plant a community vegetable garden. All of the activities will be tied together with storytellers to enhance the family experience. If you would like to make suggestions and/or volunteer please call Sandi Wicker @ 254-760-9655. For more information on the Texas History Days In Salado event go to www.texashistorysalado.com