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Emergency numbers Emergency call: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Fire Department: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-559-2541 City Police Department: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-559-2607 County Sheriffs Department: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-560-7777

Medical care Nacogdoches memorial hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-564-4611

1204 n. Mound st. • Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Nacmem.org

Nacogdoches Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-568-9481 4920 N.E. Stallings Dr. • Nacogdoches, TX 75965 nacmedicalcenter.com

Care First Medical Clinic

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-Noon & 1pm-5pm

Family Medicine: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-564-8611 1106 South St. • Nacogdoches, TX

Women's Health Clinic: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-560-3097 1108 South St. • Nacogdoches, TX 75964

Urgent Care Nacogdoches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-560-9898 409 North ST. • Nacogdoches, TX 75964 Open 7 days a week Hours: monday-friday 8am-9pm • Saturday 8am-6pm, sunday 1pm-6pm

Pharmacies CVS Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-569-9596 1424 North St. • Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm sun 10pm-6pm

Walgreens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-569-0183 3004 North St. • Nacogdoches, Texas 75965 Hours: monDAY-fRiday 8am-10pm , saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 10am-6pm

M&S Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-564-7373 select option 4 Emergency on call Pharmacist: 24 hours-7days a week Regular hours Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-2pm

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w Contents h at ' s i n s i d e 2 Emergency contacts 6 Letter from the mayor 8 Nacogdoches,

just the beginning

12 New arrival at the

Stone Fort Museum

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nine FLAGS OF NACOGDOCHES

16 A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE Charles R. bright VISITOR'S CENTER

18 WHERE TO EAT 26 WHERE TO SHOP 30 DOWNTOWN MAP 36 THINGS TO DO 46 GARDEN CAPITAL OF TEXAS 50 WHERE TO STAY 54 calendar OF EVENTS 62 church guide 66 ATM LOCATIONS 4

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Welcome On behalf of our citizens, and as Mayor of Nacogdoches it is my pleasure to welcome you to “The Oldest Town in Texas.” Nacogdoches has a rich history as the first town in Texas that dates back to the establishment of Spanish missions in 1721.

Nacogdoches is home to Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas’ Largest Azalea Garden, beautiful historic homes, wonderful shops, great restaurants, annual events, and more. Enjoy your visit and experience hospitality at it’s best in Texas’ first town.

A short drive for most, Nacogdoches is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59, State Highway 21, and State Highway 7. Nacogdoches is 65 miles south of Interstate 20. It is located approximately 140 miles northeast of Houston, 90 miles southwest of Shreveport and 160 miles southeast of Dallas.

Again, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our city.

It is truly a special place to visit, work, live and raise a family!

Mayor Roger Van Horn

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Hit the Brick Streets The Fun’s Downtown Live music, eateries, shops, galleries and more.

The fun’s downtown in the heart of Texas’ first city.

Make a little history of your own along the brick streets of downtown Nacogdoches. The fun starts here!

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Nacogdoches, just the beginning three days eastward toward the rising Texas' oldest town is one of the most sun. The other brother was sent three popular tourist destinations in the state. days westward toward the setting sun.

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Around 1700, the Spanish own tribes, the father sent one brother began establishing missions in and around Nacogdoches. The purpose of the missions was to have a presence in the area and to bring Christianity to Native Americans. However, these first attempts were abandoned because of The beginning Âť 10

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A City of Texas’ Firsts First Ceiling Fans In a downtown drugstore fan blades turned by a mule drawn treadmill outside.

First Oil Well Drilled in 1866 in Nacogdoches County

First Oil Field Located near Oil Springs in Nacogdoches County

First Pipeline Delivered oil from well sites to storage tanks

First Steel Storage Tanks Oil Springs in Nacogdoches County

First Two Story Building Old Stone House, Circa 1779

First Newspaper Set type in 1813

First Wine Cellar Sterne Hoya House

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The Old Stone Fort photo taken by Chris Adams

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trouble with the French whose settlement was a short distance to the east. After the region was ceded to Spain in 1762, the Mexican government ordered all settlers in East Texas to move to San Antonio.

The settlers were unhappy with this decision and complained. As a result, they were allowed to stop at a site on the Trinity River near present day Houston. The group was later attacked by Comanche Indians and forced out of the area.

In 1779, Gil Y'Barbo gained permission to lead a group back to East Texas.

Y'Barbo returned to Nacogdoches with a group of settlers and established a local government. He built a stone house, known today as the Old Stone Fort, to serve as seat of local government. The original structure was located on the corner of Fredonia and Main streets.

A replica of the building is located on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus and serves as a museum. In 1812, the Old Stone Fort served as the headquarters during the first attempt to create 10

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a Texas Republic. Augustus Magee, a former lieutenant in the U.S. Army, joined forces with Barnardo Guitierrez and attempted to take Texas. The men recruited 3,000 men to their cause and printed the first newspaper in Texas, called "Gaceta de Tejas," to gather support for their cause. Some major battles were fought with Mexican forces, but the group was defeated. Texas was declared a province of Mexico, which by this time had declared its independence from Spain.

Many assumed that Texas had been included in the Louisiana Purchase.

Because of this, in 1819, Dr. James Long led an expedition to claim Texas for the United States. Long made his headquarters at the Old Stone Fort, but his group was wiped out while he was on Galveston Island trying to obtain the assistance of the famous pirate and privateer, Jean Lafitte. Long made a second attempt to claim Texas for the U.S., however it met with no success.

In 1820, Mexico gave settlers from the U.S. permission to settle in Texas territory. The impresario who was given the contract to settle Nacogdoches was

Haden Edwards. He was given permission to bring in 800 families. When he traveled to Nacogdoches, he found that the land for which he had bargained was already settled by Native Americans and descendants of early Mexican settlers. He complained to the Mexican government and his contract was cancelled. Edwards gathered men together at the Old Stone Fort and their red and white flag, declaring "Independence, Liberty and Justice,"was raised over the Old Stone Fort. In the group was Adolphus Sterne, a local businessman who would later become instrumental in the war for Texas' independence. The group called themselves the Fredonians.

The Fredonians had little support from local residents, and they lowered the flag and scattered before Mexican soldiers arrived to arrest them. In 1832, a group of Nacogdoches citizens, led by Adolphus Sterne, attacked the town's Mexican garrison and successfully drove the Mexican troops out of East Texas. The encounter, known as the Battle of Nacogdoches, cleared the way for the Texas fight for independence.

Thomas J. Rusk of Nacogdoches was named Secretary of War and served as a general in the Army of Texas. He was with Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto.

Rusk would later be the first Chief Justice of the Republic's Supreme Court and, when Texas became a state, Rusk would serve as a U.S. Senator. In 1835, the residents of Nacogdoches helped outfit a volunteer force - the New Orleans Greys - to fight in the Texas War for Independence. When William Travis, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett and more than 190 other fighting men marched to the Alamo in San Antonio to confront Santa Anna, they traveled through Nacogdoches. They were honored with a "Feast of Liberty" in the orchard in front of Adolphus Sterne's home. The Greys walked into Nacogdoches; however, they left on horseback and with arms provided by local residents.

The first Baptist church service in Texas was held under an oak tree in Nacogdo-

ches in 1838. The group organized Old North Church which is located about four miles north of town. The oak tree stands in front of the church building.

Education was one of the major issues faced by the Republic of Texas after it gained its independence in 1836. In 1844, the citizens of Nacogdoches petitioned the new government for a charter to establish Nacogdoches University. The charter was granted in February 1845. The University operated in a temporary home until January 1858 when it moved into a building on Washington Square. The University Building is one of the finest architectural structures in Texas and it is the only building from a university chartered by the Republic still standing. It has been in continuous use for school purposes except for two years during and after the Civil War. In 1845, Texas voters overwhelmingly approved a United States annexation proposal and Texas was admitted into the Union as the 28th state. When states began leaving the union to form the Confederacy, Governor Sam Houston fought to keep Texas in the Union. He lost this battle, however, and Texas seceded from the Union in 1861. Nacogdoches had both Confederate and Union soldiers on her soil during and after the war. Nacogdoches University served as a hospital for two years during this period.

The town suffered with the rest of the South in the Reconstruction years that followed the war. However, by 1880 there were brick buildings and the town's first bank had been established. In 1882, the Houston East and West railroad came to Nacogdoches. After the turn of the century, local citizens began to lobby the state to establish a teachers' college in Nacogdoches. This dream became a reality in 1923 when Stephen F. Austin Teachers College was opened. The institution went on to become a university offering a broad range of academic studies. Nacogdoches is considered one of the most historic towns in Texas and its rich heritage attracts visitors from around the world. ★ Explore Nacogdoches | FALL / WINTER 2015

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New arrival at the

Stone Fort Museum El Camino Real de los Tejas Spanish Colonial Demonstration Garden & Wayside Exhibit The campus of Stephen F. Austin State University is home to a fort, and not just any fort. A fort that was a trading post, private home, church, jail, and saloon - but never a fort. A fort that was built three times, and a fort that was torn down by men to be re-erected by women. That same fort is the new home of the El Camino Real de los Tejas Spanish Colonial Demonstration Garden & Wayside Exhibit.

The Stone Fort Museum’s demonstration garden introduces visitors to a living collection of the plant species, native and introduced, associated with el Camino Real de los Tejas. A working demonstration garden, the space offers visitors opportunities to learn about plant life along the trail and gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of landscape and lifeways.

The purpose of the Spanish Colonial Demonstration Garden is to preserve through research the native plants associated with El Camino Real de los Tejas and the cultivated plant species introduced by immigrants and European explorers through the Mier Expedition in 1830, and to interpret the historic landscape as an integral component in the cultural development of the region.

The Spanish Colonial Demonstration Garden at the Stone Fort Museum preserves, as a living laboratory, the plant species, native and introduced, associated with El Camino Real de los Tejas.The garden offers unique opportunities for visitors to learn about plant life along the trail and to gain an understanding of 12

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The Spanish COLONIAL Demonstration Garden will: Serve as a living laboratory of native and exotic vegetation used by travelers along El Camino Real de los Tejas and how these plants were incorporated into the lives of their communities in the Northern Borderlands of East Texas.

Enhance educational and interpretive programs associated with El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail and offer the public a more accurate and complete history of the trail.

Provide a research tool for students and scholars on native and exotic vegetation associated with the trail.

the interconnectedness of landscape and lifeways. The garden uses the lens of the landscape/environment of El Camino Real de los Tejas to investigate and interpret the people and stories associated with the Stone House and Nacogdoches.

Display from Wayside Exhibit

Primary Interpretive Themes: Biological Exchange

El Camino Real de los Tejas was a corridor of exchange between disparate cultures (American Indian and European) and landscapes (New World and Old World). The ecological exchange, or Columbian Exchange, that occurred as a result of the Spanish exploration and colonization of the New World resulted in biological and cultural consequences for American Indian populations along El Camino Real corridor, and for European explorers and settlers.

Survival and Stewardship

The plant inventory of El Camino Real de los Tejas, native, exotic, and cultivated, tells a story of shifting roles of survival and stewardship. The American Indians living along the trail corridor at the time of contact had developed sustaining lifeways and traditions over centuries of interaction with the environment. The Spanish newcomers were challenged by this new landscape. Both groups were changed by the experience of this interaction and exchange, illus-

trated by the variety and use of native, exotic, and cultivated plants.

Man and the Environment

The landscape/environment in which we live shapes our group traditions/ lifeways and individual experiences. We will better understand the choices that a group or individual makes if we understand those things that they have seen, heard, smelled, touched and tasted.

The demonstration garden and its associated wayside exhibit will enrich the visitors’ experience by providing a direct link to the past and by providing students and scholars a living laboratory and research tool on native, exotic, and cultivated vegetation associated with the trail.

Admission for individuals is free of charge. Educational programs are by reservation only. Call 936-468-2408 for group rates and more information.

The Stone Fort Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Nine flags o f n ac o g d o c h e s

FRENCH (1685-1689) The French never actually settled in East Texas, but French intrusions into the area eventually forced the Spanish to establish permanent settlements in East Texas. Although the precise route is uncertain, La Salle and his men, on their ill-fated attempt to reach the Mississippi from their settlement on the Texas coast, must have come through East Texas.

SPANISH (1519-1685 & 1690-1821) After several unsuccessful attempts during the early 1700s, the Spanish in 1721 were finally successful in establishing a series of six missions and two presidios in East Texas. One of these missions, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe de los Nacogdoches was located in the vicinity of present day Nacogdoches.

GUTIERREZ - MAGEE (1812-1813) In 1812 the Stone Fort served as the headquarters during the first attempt to create a Texas Republic. Augustus Magee, a former lieutenant in the U.S. Army, joined forces with Bernardo Gutierrez and attempted to take Texas.

Some major battles were fought with Mexican forces, but the group was defeated. Texas was declared a province of Mexico, which by this time had declared its independence from Spain.

DR. JAMES LONG (1819-1821) In 1819, Dr. James Long of Natchez, Mississippi, led an expedition to claim Texas for the United States. Long made his headquarters at the Stone Fort, but his group was wiped out while he was on Galveston Island trying to obtain the assistance of the famous pirate and privateer, Jean Lafitte.

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MEXICAN (1821-1836) The next flag to fly over the Stone Fort was the Mexican flag. Mexico formally gained its independence from Spain in August of 1821.

The Mexican years date from 1821 to 1836; during this period Nacogdoches grew in size and character. Immigration from the southern U.S. caused a shift to Anglo culture in Nacogdoches.

Texas and Coahuila were organized as one state within the Mexican Confederation.

FREDONIA REBELLION (1826-1827) The third attempt at independence from Mexico was known as the Fredonia Rebellion led by Haden Edwards. Mexico gave Edwards a contract to settle 800 families in the Nacogdoches area.

LONE STAR (1836-1846) The Battle of Nacogdoches freed the areas east and north of San Antonio of all Mexican troops which allowed Texas the ultimate Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. Even after Nacogdoches won its battle, the residents continued to fight for Texas freedom. Adolphus Sterne, a prominent landowner, raised $10,000 to outfit a company of volunteers who would participate in the battle of San Antonio.

CONFEDERATE STARS & BARS (1861-1865) After the revolution, settlement of Texas swept through Nacogdoches to the west. Nacogdoches prospered raising cotton and tobacco, producing timber and advancing slowly while keeping its status as a cultural, educational and religious center.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Since 1846) On Oct. 13, 1845, Texas voters overwhelmingly approved a United States annexation proposal. In December, President James K. Polk signed the Joint Resolution for the Admission of the State of Texas into the Union, making Texas the 28th state.

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A Brief History Charles R. Bright Visitor's Center of the

The Nacogdoches Federal Building has served the city in many ways: as a post office, as office space for various government agencies, as an army induction center, a public library and currently as the city's Visitor's Information Center.

Despite some renovations, the building stands today on the public square much as it has since its completion in 1918.

The Federal Government obtained the title to the property on August 12, 1915, after a city election agreed to sell the property for $4,500. The contract for the building was not let until February of 1917. Construction delays - caused by deed problems, standardization of plans, bad weather and general bureaucratic red tape - were very frustrating for local 16

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citizens. By April of 1917, the basement was excavated and the foundations completed. The excavation of the basement took longer because the building was built on top of an old Spanish well. In order to circumvent this problem, eight feet of concrete was poured down the well shaft.

The Daily Sentinel, due to the outbreak of World War I, remained silent on the Federal Building's construction until February of 1918, when it announced the post office's move. Since all of the equipment was new, only "the stamps, mail, and supplies" had to be moved. Local citizens were disappointed that the building was "...not so imposing in its appearance from the outside as was expected;"

Visitor's Center Hours: • • • •

Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm Sunday, 1 to 4 pm Holiday Hours, 10 am to 4 pm

nevertheless, when the building was completed, the paper described the building as "... one of the most handsome edifices which adorns our pretty little city ...." The building's construction cost $50,000.

In 1964, after Nacogdoches' post office moved to a larger location on West Main, the Federal Building housed the Farmer's Home Administration, the Armed Forces Recruiters, the Federal Land Bank and the Federal Land Administration.

In 1973, the government transferred the deed to the Federal Building to the City of Nacogdoches for "... educational use." The City of Nacogdoches renovated and used the structure as the public library until 1997. No changes, other than the addition of a sign, were made to the

Phone: (936) 564-7351 Toll Free: 888-OLDEST-TOWN E-mail: info@visitnacogdoches.org

exterior of the building.

From 1998 to 1999, the building was converted for use as the city's Visitor Information Center. While exterior renovations were limited to converting the loading dock in the rear into a stage and the addition of several ramps, interior renovations were extensive. The Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau opened the center in June 1999. Only the ground floor of the building was included in the 1998-99 renovation. In 2001, the second floor of the building was renovated to make additional office space.

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dining American FAVORITES Barnhill’s Steak & Buffet 3217 North St. (936) 560-2440 Buffet style home cooking

Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-8:30pm, Fri 11am-9pm

Chili’s Bar & Grill

1911 North St. (936) 559-5775 Margaritas, burgers, steaks, baby-back ribs, fajitas, salads and more Hours: Sun-Thur 10:45am-11pm, Fri-Sat 10:45am-12am

Clear Springs Café

211 Old Tyler Rd. (936) 569-0489 Onion rings, catfish, shrimp, and steaks Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Cotton Patch

3117 North St. (936) 569-6926 Good home cooking fresh from the start.

Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 10:45am-9:30pm

Creekside Café at Pine Creek Country Inn

341 Pine Creek Rd. (936) 560-6282 From American to European.

Quaint European ambiance, B.Y.O.B. Casual atmosphere Hours: Thur-Sat 6pm-8pm Breakfast Sat-Sun 9am-10am

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W h e r e to e at Dolli's Diner

ASIAN CUISINE

Hours: Mon-Wed 7am-5pm, Thur-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 9am-4pm

Asian City

116 S Pecan St. (936) 305-5007 Breakfast, burgers, hot plates, and malts

Flashback Café

109 Wettermark St. (936) 462-9550 Burgers, wings, sandwiches, pizza and cold brew Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-12am, Sat-Sun 5pm-1am

IHOP

4117 North St. (936) 560-5444 Breakfast, lunch and dinner foods, open 24 hours

2732 North St. (936) 559-1230 Sushi, Hibachi grill and Chinese Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Ocean Buffet

3613 North St. (936) 559-8883 Chinese Buffet, over 150 items including seafood, Chinese and American cuisine, sushi, Hibachi grill Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Peking Chinese Restaurant Kinfolks

4817 NW Stallings Dr. (936) 569-2422 Country cooking, daily specials, breakfast served anytime Hours: Mon-Sun 5:30am-9pm

3103 North St. (936) 564-0655 Chinese food in a casual setting or drive-thru

Hours: Sun-Fri 11am-9:30pm, Sat 11am-10:30pm

Szechuan Maklemore’s Ale House & Bistro

2403 North St. (936) 205-9183 Casual fine dining, exquisite American cuisine, drinks and live music Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-12am, Sat-Sun 5pm-1am

Nac Burger

3205 N University Dr. (936) 205-9835 Burgers, desserts, catfish, salads, stuffed spuds and more Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-7pm

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3308 North St. (936) 569-2266 Full service Chinese restaurant Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

BARBECUE Butcher Boy’s

603 North St. (936) 560-1137 Hamburgers, chicken fried steak and grilled steaks Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun Closed

CC’s Smokehouse

2709 Westward Dr. (936) 462-8880 Steaks, burgers, BBQ and more

ITALIAN

Jalisco Tacos

1003 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (936) 560-9800 Quesadillas, tacos, gorditas, tortas, burritos

Auntie Pasta’s

Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun Closed

211 Old Tyler Rd. (936) 569-2171 Casual Italian dining in a relaxed atmosphere

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, Sat 8am-2pm

Dickey’s Barbecue

Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

La Carreta

3505 South St. (936) 559-5461 Down-home, fresh-smoked Texas BBQ Hours: Daily 11am-9pm

Mike’s Barbecue House 1622 South St. (936) 560-1676 Texas BBQ and catfish

Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9pm

The Barbecue House

704 N Stallings Dr. (936) 569-9004 BBQ beef, links, pork, ribs, chicken and sandwiches Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm

Chicken Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

1831 North St. (936) 569-1700 Fresh, never frozen chicken fingers Hours: Sun-Thur 10:30am-11pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-1pm

Wingstop

4909 North St., #206 (936) 552-7867 Fresh cooked-to-order chicken wings and boneless strips along with homemade Idaho fries and tasty side dishes Hours: 11am-Midnight

Napoli’s

2119 North St. (936) 560-2002 Homemade authentic Italian dishes and pizza Hours: Sun-Fri 11am-9:30pm, Sat 11am-10pm

3000 North St. (936) 569-2800 Tex-Mex and a full service bar Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

La Mexican-Pueblo Viejo Mexican Café

2900 South St. (936) 559-1125 Authentic breakfast, lunch and dinner

Union Café

3205 N University Dr. (936) 560-9888 Steak, seafood and pasta Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-9pm

Mexico Lindo Taqueria & Restaurant

MEXICAN Casa Tomas

1514 North St. (936) 560-2403 Tex-Mex cuisine, fajitas and seafood Hours: Sun-Wed 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm

El Ranchero

123 King St. (936) 569-2256 Two free margaritas with every meal Hours: Sun-Wed 11am-9pm, Thur-Sat 11am-10pm

4010 South St. (936) 559-1212 Fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, hamburgers

Hours: Mon-Thur 6am-1am, Sat 7am-1am, Sun 7am-12am

Posado’s Café

1315 North St. (936) 560-2940 Tex-Mex, fajitas, ribs and seafood Hours: Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thur 11am-11:30pm, Karaoke, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

The Jalapeno Tree

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

4909 North St., #215 (936) 205-5661 Baja tacos, jumbo burritos, nachos, Mexican dinners, sandwiches, breakfast, desserts, drinks Hours: Sun-Wed 7am-11pm, Thur-Fri 7am-12am, Sat 7am-1am

637 N University Dr. (936) 715-9133 Enchiladas, quesadillas and more Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

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Dining » From 19 PIZZA CiCi’s Pizza

3801 North St. #19 (936) 560-3000 All-you-can-eat buffet: pizza, breadsticks, pasta and salad Hours: Mon-Thur 10am-9pm (Take out till 10pm), Fri-Sat 10am-10pm (Take out till 11pm)

Pizza Hut 2

2508 South St. (936) 564-5400 Carry-out & delivery Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am

Pizza Hut 3

3102 N University Dr. (936) 569-9999 Pizza, pasta, wings for carry-out and delivery Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am

Domino's

2403 North St. (936) 569-2121 Pick up and delivery: pizza, pasta, sandwiches and breadsticks

SANDWICHES & DELI

Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-12am, Fri-Sat 11am-1am

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches

Hungry Howies

3205 N University Dr. (936) 564-3500 Carry-out, delivery and online ordering Hours: Sun-Wed 11am-12am, Thur-Sat 11am-1am

Little Caesars

1500 North St. (936) 564-5339 Carry-out pizza, wings and breadsticks

2023 North St. (936) 462-1648 Cold sub delivery or dine-in Hours: Sun-Thur 10:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-2am

Newk’s Eatery

3609 North St. (936) 559-8000 Sandwiches, pizza, daily soups, salads, mac and cheese Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-10pm

Shelley’s Bakery Café

112 North Church St. (936) 564-4100 European Bistro serving lunch, catering available, & open for special events Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-2pm, & by appointment

SPORTS BARS Frogs Restaurant and Sports Bar

1507 North St. (936) 568-9999 Burgers, grilled chicken, appetizers, wings. Only sports grill in East Texas with an outdoor pool & patio Hours: Sun-Fri 12pm-1am (kitchen 12pm-9pm), Sat 11am-1am

Lugnutz Sports Bar & Grill 5287 S US Hwy 59 (936) 569-4705 Burgers, appetizers, salads, sandwiches and a cool atmosphere

Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-12am (kitchen 5pm-9pm), Sat 12pm-1am (kitchen 12pm-9pm), Sun 12pm-10pm (kitchen closed)

Headliners Sports Bar Olde Towne General Store

205 E Main St. (936) 560-3210 Soups, sandwiches, baked potatoes, salads & homemade desserts

3801 North St. (936) 560-3822 Bar and café: burgers, fried mushrooms and pickles, Buffalo wings, cheesy fries and hot dogs

Hours: Mon-Sun 10:30am-12am

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun Closed

Hours: Sun-Fri 12pm-12am, Sat 12pm-1am

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Schlotzsky’s

2619 North St. (936) 569-7257 Dine-in & carry-out: pizza, salad, specialty pizzas

2608 North St. (936) 564-2867 Hot sandwiches, soups and salads

3400 South St. (936) 715-0060 Burgers, wraps, salads, wings and appetizers. Live music Fri & Sat nights

Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm

Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm

Hours: Mon-Thur 4pm-12am, Fri-Sun 12pm-12am

Hours: Mon-Sun 10:30am-11pm

Papa John’s Pizza

2702 North St. (936) 552-7900 Fresh pizzas, cheese sticks and breadsticks

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The Liberty Bell

Appleby Sand Mercantile & Café

Hours: Mon reservations, Tue-Fri 11am-12am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 11am-4am

Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, Thur-Fri 4:30pm-8:30pm, Sat and Sun Closed

Marble Slab

6530 FM 2609 (936) 559-5151 Catfish Buffet

Island Seafood

3805 South St. (936) 205-4209 Seafood, Burgers and more Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

422 E Main St. (936) 622-6425 wine bar, appetizers, entrees and desserts

2425 North St. (936) 462-9899 Homemade ice cream, cones and ice cream cakes Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm, Sun 12pm-10pm

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Pepper Jack’s

3227 South St. (936) 560-4044 Seafood, Gumbo and more

1504 North St. (936) 560-2522 Burritos, Greek cuisine & more

Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun Closed

Nijiya

4919 North St. #104 (936) 569-2636 Japanese sushi restaurant & Hibachi grill. Serving the best quality fish in Nacogdoches and offering Hibachi Chef performances Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sun 11am-10:30pm

Specialty Chilly Fillmore’s

2023 North St. (936) 569-9092 A Nacogdoches original: self-serve frozen yogurt extravaganza! Be Cool.

Hours: Daily 11am-11pm

Java Jack’s Coffee House

1122 North St. (936) 560-3975 Fresh roasted coffees, breakfast items, sandwiches and dessert Hours: Mon-Sun 6:30am-10pm

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2417 North St. (936) 559-5464 Variety of smoothies Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm

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Barnes and Noble Bookstore

Galleria Z

3205 N University Dr. (936) 564-5967

1936 North St. (on SFA campus) (936) 468-2108

1122 N University Dr. (Inside the University Mall) (936) 652-0637

615 N University Dr. (936) 715-0401

Gifts and Greeks Bath & Body Works

1122 N University Dr. (Inside the University Mall) (936) 559-1186

Bealls

4919 North St. (936) 569-6427

Belk, Inc.

1122 N University Dr. (Inside the University Mall) (936) 715-9390

Best Watch & Jewelry 3507 North St. (936) 205-5959

The Bike Shop

109 E College St. (936) 569-6644

219 South St. (936) 564-1166

Hibbets Sports

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4919 North St., Ste. 108 (936) 560-3498

Merle Norman

University Park Plaza 3205 N University Dr. (936) 569-0448

Nacogdoches Pottery & Iron P.O. Box 632612 (903) 721-1079

1122 N University Dr. (Inside the University Mall) (936) 559-9449

Nacogdoches Trade Days

Hibbets Sports

Nest Sap Boutique

4610 North St. (936) 559-9884

3611 North St., Ste. 110 (936) 205-5981

Hospice of East Texas Store

Party 'N Things

1012 North St. (936) 560-9277

3801 North St., Ste. 3 (936) 560-5501

Jack Backers College Bookstore

Payless Shoe Store

315 E College St. (936) 205-5708

1122 N University Dr. (Inside the University Mall) (936) 569-1087

JC Penney’s

Popimages

1304 NW Stallings Dr. (936) 564-2150

Cook’s Nursery 3535 Texas 21 (936) 564-6359

1122 N University Dr. (Inside the University Mall) (936) 564-8241

199 Brother John Rd. (936) 564-5222

Encore Music

Kimberly’s Closet

3506 North St. (936) 564-9409

706 N University Dr. (936) 560-4444

Epic Wireless

3205 North University Dr. (936) 205-9803

Ericson Books

1614 Redbud St. (936) 564-3625

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Northview Plaza Shopping Center, 3801 North St. #13 (936) 559-1771

Laine's Hallmark Shop

3205 N University Dr., Ste. N (936) 564-6724

Liquor Mart

1501 North St. (936) 569-1933

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Northview Plaza Shopping Center, 3801 North St. (936) 569-8262

Simply Furnished

3801 North St., Ste. 6 (877) 659-4421

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Southern Bliss

Bricks Street Antiques

Dollheads

Sparkle Boutique

CASA Blue Ribbon

Downtown Arts

Changes Salon

Falon Boutique

Charles Place

French Knot Quilt Shop

Church Street Art Gallery

Greer’s Fabric, Inc

1122 N University Dr., Box S (936) 569-9644

122 N. Church St. (936) 205-5008

322 E Main St. (936) 560-9494

Wally's Party Factory

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General Mercantile, Oldtime String Shop, & Mystery Ridge Recording

5419 US Hwy 59 S (936) 366-0727

3205 N University Dr., Ste. P (936) 560-1100

Spirt Custom Apparel 215 N University Dr. (936) 462-8543

Terrific Teachers' Treasures, Inc. 4415 North St. (936) 560-6043

University Mall

316 E Main St. (936) 715-9660

406 E Main St. (936) 715-9118

115 E Main St. (936) 560-4711

405 E Main St. (936) 564-8282

314 E Main St. (936) 564-0755

404 E Main St. (936) 205-5709

103 N Pecan St. (936) 560-2535

409 E Main St. (936) 560-1488

420 North St. (936) 559-0814

211 Old Tyler Rd. (936) 569-0489

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Coats Gallery & Linda's Custom Framing

4810 North St. (936) 560-6969

Downtown Auntie Pasta

211 Old Tyler Rd. (936) 569-2171

The Art Exchange 400 E Main St. (936) 645-8481

112 E Main St. (936) 560-5844

Cole Art Center 329 E Main St. (936) 468-1131

216 E Pilar St. (936) 564-5781

Giddy Up Glamour 113 North St. (936) 581-7239

Glass Castles 323 E Main St. (936) 560-3249

Corner Collectibles 413 E Main St. (936) 559-1150

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503 E Main St. (936) 564-4635

Heart of Texas 110 S Pecan St. (936) 564-6178

House of Traditions 314 E Main St. (936) 564-4101

Johnson's Furniture 106 E Main St. (936) 564-6471

Julia's Hair Salon 118 N Church St. (936) 559-8722

Liberty Bell

422 E Main St. (936) 552-4909 or (936) 556-2504

Lost and Found 507 E. Main St. (936) 715-9990

Macy May

114 N Church St. (936) 205-5911

Main Street Antique Mall 318 E Main St. (936) 559-1300

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Main Street Mall

Polka Dotz Boutique

Milford Barber Shop

Rachel's Antiques and Uniques

412 E Main St. (936) 205-9832

110 Church St. (936) 560-1889

Miller’s Point 203 E Main St. (936) 462-1515

Morning Glory Yoga Studios 207 E Main St. (936) 715-9909

116 N Church St. (936) 560-4815

402 E Main St. (936) 559-5646

Rees Jewelry 418 E Main St. (936) 564-0537

Refuse to Sink Apparel and Accessories 311 S Main St. (936) 552-4480

Nacogdoches Hardware & Rental

Rhinestone Rifles Boutique

306 Commerce St. (936) 564-4663

106 N Church St. (936) 275-8825

Newbies Fitness

Shelley's Bakery & Cafe

321 E Main St. (512) 557-0350

112 N Church St. (936) 564-4100

Oasis Spalon

Special Finds Antiques & Collectibles

401 E Hospital St. (936) 564-7724

411 E Main St. (936) 553-4715

Olde Towne Antiques & Collectables

Stuff-N-Such

119 E Main St. (936) 569-9266

408 E Main St. (936) 205-5596

Old Towne General Store

Texas Size Bling

205 E Main St. (936) 560-3210

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Shopping in Nacogdoches is good for the local economy, convenient for the consumer and helps build and maintain our community’s infrastructure and services.

Since 2008, the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the City of Nacogdoches and the Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) to create the Shop Nac First campaign.

“There are occasions when consumers and businesses could shop outside our community,” Chamber President Bruce Partain said. “The Chamber encourages buyers to give our local merchants and service providers the first shot at the business. Let the local retailer know what you need, and often they can supply it at the same price and quality as the metro outlet or the Internet.”

The results can be significant.

“When we give local merchants the opportunity to meet our needs we are not just supporting those businesses and their employees, we are keeping thousands of sales tax dollars in the community,” City Manager Jim Jeffers said. “Those tax dollars are

shared between the City and Memorial Hospital.”

The public funds generated by sales tax have a direct impact on our quality of life, and even our safety.

“Every time you shop in Nacogdoches a portion of every dollar goes to keep our city running—including our street maintenance, our police and our fire department. When you spend your dollars elsewhere, your money goes to equip somebody else’s fire department.” said Sarah O’Brien, Nacogdoches Main Street Manager and Communications Director.

Shop Nac First also works on a business-to-business level. A study in one Texas community found that if businesses would set a goal to buy five percent more annually from local suppliers, it would create an economic impact of $10 million per year.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) estimates that between six and 60 percent of expenditures at a local store are retained and recirculated in that store’s community.

“Shopping Nacogdoches first strengthens our retail community and supports our neighbors” said Jeffers.

“The next time you are in the mood to shop, explore Nacogdoches and find the many shops and services that The Oldest Town in Texas has to offer.”

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DOWNTOWN MAP DIRECTORY» From 31 Information Charles R. Bright Visitor’s Center 200 E Main St. Find interesting information on our town's history as well as points of interest and lodging information.

Historic sites 1 Durst-Taylor House 304 North St.

Built circa 1835, this property contains period appropriate gardens and outbuildings.

2 Sterne-Hoya House 211 S Lanana St.

Built circa 1830 by Adolphus Sterne, a prominent leader in the fight for Texas Independence.

3 Old University Building

515 N Mound St. The only original building of a university chartered by the Republic of Texas still standing.

4 Zion Hill Baptist Church

324 N Lanana St. Reverend Lawson Reed organized Zion Hills first congregation in 1879. Victorian features of this church include scrollwork in porch gables and window headings, cupola,

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5 Oak Grove Cemetery 324 N Lanana St.

Established around 1837, four signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence are buried here, including Thomas J. Rusk.

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Railroad Depot 101 Old Tyler Rd.

Built it 1911, the building now serves as a museum to preserve the history of the depot and importance of transportation in the area’s early days.

Art Gallery 7 Cole Art Center 329 E Main St.

Art exhibitions are presented year-round and are planned by the SFASU gallery director.

Parks, gardens & outdoors 8 Festival Park

507 S Pecan St.

When it is not in use for live concert performances in the large event pavilion, this four-acre park includes wide open fields for many recreational activities.

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9 Lanana Creek Trail 805 E Main St.

3.5-mile-long trail from Austin Street into the youth soccer complex just south of Main Street. The mostly shady trail is open all year long.

10 Dog Park

501 Pearl St.

Fenced park facility where dog owners can exercise their dogs off the leash. Features currently include dog water fountains, waste receptacles and park benches.

11 Eugenia Stern Park 700 E Main St.

This one-acre park includes a shady gazebo, park benches and parking area.

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Farmer’s Market 107 W Pearl St.

Saturday, 8am to noon, year round; Wednesday, 3 to 6pm seasonally.

13 Demonstration Garden

Corner of Main Street and University Drive Nacogdoches County Master Gardeners continue to develop this 7-acre teaching garden.

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From quaint specialty stores to antique shopping, art galleries and flea markets, Nacogdoches has it all.

Nacogdoches County Master Gardeners continue to develop this 7-acre teaching garden that includes ornamentals and Nacogdoches blueberries. Located at the corner of Main St. and University Dr.

banita Creek Hall A popular dance hall and concert venue, Banita Creek Hall boasts a bar, pool tables and live music, often featuring chart-topping talent.

401 W Main St. • (936) 462-8000 banitacreekhall.com

Carmike 6 Movies, sporting events, concerts and art performances on 6 screens.

Northview Plaza 3800 North St. • (936) 560-2963

Durst-Taylor House & Gardens Built circa 1830s this wood-frame house is interpreted to the 1840 to 1860 time period when the Blackburn family lived there. The house is the second oldest structure still standing on its original site in Nacogdoches.

Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm 304 North St. • (936) 560-4443

Flamingo Bingo Help support local charities by playing BINGO. Hours: Mon-Wed 6:45pm, Thur-Fri Noon & 6:45pm, Sat 6:45pm & 9:15pm, Sun 4pm & 6:45pm 3406 SE Stallings Dr. • (936) 462-7070

The Happy Easel Cole Art Center At The Old Opera House, downtown Nacogdoches, this newly renovated building contains two galleries showcasing exhibitions year-round and are planned by the SFA gallery director. Admission is free.

Hours: Tues-Fri 12:30pm-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm 329 E Main St. • (936) 468-5500

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Everyone is an artist at The Happy Easel. With highly experienced SFA art students/graduates as instructors, they cater to artists of all types. By appointment only.

113 S. Lanana St. (936) 553-8009

Millard’s Crossing Historic Village

Lamp-Lite Theatre

The museum comprises a broad sampling of 19th century East Texas architecture from simple log cabins to Victorian homes.

Formed in 1971, The Lamp-Lite Theatre started humbly in the rented parish hall of Christ Episcopal Church. Presently, the troupe performs offBroadway musicals, comedies, dramas and occasionally a premiere presentation of an original work by a regional playwright in their own building seating up to 216.

Tours: Mon-Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm 6020 North St. • (936) 564-6631

4210 Lamp-Lite Lane • (936) 564-8300 lamplitetheatre.org

2015 marks the ninth year for the Farmers Market. Located at the old ‘hitching lot’ in historic downtown Nacogdoches, the Farmers Market vendors sell home-grown and home-made items. Open every Saturday, 8am-12 noon, year round.

Nacogdoches Farmers Market

107 Pearl St.

Nacogdoches Fire Museum

Lanana Creek Trail Originally an Indian footpath, this 2.5 mile trail weaves through thickets of paw-paw, dogwood and scarlet blooming buckeye. The trail begins at Liberty Hall on E. Main St.

The Fire Museum was built in 1996 in the former fire and rescue shop on South Fredonia Street at the back of the central fire station. The museum contains the first fire engine and a number of pictures and other fire and rescue memorabilia.

Fire Museum tours are available by appointment and during downtown events.

(936) 559-2541

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Nacogdoches Railroad Depot Southern Pacific Railroad built the Nacogdoches Depot in 1911 after lighting burned the original building built in 1883. The depot will house a museum depicting the importance of all transportation in the early development of Nacogdoches. Free Tours. Located on the corner of W. Main and Old Tyler Rd.

Old University Building It is the only original building of a university chartered by the Republic of Texas still standing and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Admission is Free.

Hours: Tue-Fri 1pm-4pm, Sat 10am-4pm 515 N Mound St. • (936) 569-7292

Tours: Tue-Thur 11am-3pm, Fri 10am-4pm (936) 560-4441

North Forest Putting Course Mini Golf at it’s finest.

3503 North St. (936) 564-6525

Oak Grove Cemetery One of the most famous cemeteries in Texas, The first marked grave is dated 1837.

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Pineywoods Native Plant Center This 40-acre garden on the SFA campus is a unique mixture of uplands, mesic mid-slopes and wet creek bottoms. The Tucker House serves as the central feature of the property, which is surrounded by two miles of accessible trails through native forest and diverse gardens.

2900 Raguet St.

Roselake Ranch

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A family run ranch that is dedicated to sharing a love of animals with everyone.

They have a petting zoo, pony parties, riding lessons, horse training and more.

The perfect place to escape the summer heat! Come cool off at Nacogdoches' very own waterpark. Open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Visit splashkingdomwaterpark.com for more information.

312 Roselake Dr. • (936) 559-8222 roselakeranch.com

SFA Mast Arboretum The first arboretum at a university in Texas, this on-campus garden spills over 19 acres and lies on a portion of the Lanana Creek Trail.

Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden Texas’ largest azalea garden features more than 6,500 azaleas spread over 8 forested acres. The garden is located south of the SFA Johnson Coliseum on University Dr.

(936) 468-1832

SFA Griffith Gallery With 134 running feet of exhibition space, the Griffith Gallery showcases various exhibitions through the year. The Griffith Gallery is located across the hall from SFA’s 1,000-seat Turner Auditorium and is often open on nights of performances in Turner Auditorium.

Hours: 12:30pm-5pm • (936) 468-5500 FA208 (Griffith Fine Arts Bld.), 2222 Alumni Dr.

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Play » From 39 SFA Interpretive Trail Two trails spanning 3 miles take visitors into some of the most dynamic and scenic areas of this National Forest.

Some 150 species of birds and 80 species of butterflies may be seen. From SH7 West turn left on FM 2782.

Stone Fort Museum A 1936 replica of Antonio Gil Y’Barbo’s stone house. The museum interprets East Texas and Nacogdoches history. Free.

Hours: Tue-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm 2900 Raguet St.

Self-Guided Walking Tour

SFA’s William R. Johnson Coliseum Built in 1974, this 7,203-seat multipurpose arena is home to the Stephen F. Austin State Univeristy Lumberjacks basketball team and the Ladyjacks basketball and volleyball teams.

Visit 15 points of interests in the downtown historic district. Brochures available in the Charles Bright Visitor Center on 200 E. Main St.

Skate-O-RAMA Skating for all ages.

Hours: Fri 4pm-6pm, Sat 12pm-7pm & 8pm-11pm, Sun 12:30pm-5pm 1208 Douglass Rd. • (936) 564-2801

700 E. College St. • (936) 468-3502 www.sfajacks.com

Texas Legendary Equine Services

Built circa 1830 by Adolphus Sterne, a prominent leader in the fight for Texas Independence. Free.

With 30 years combined experience, Texas Legendary is truly unlike other equine experiences. Firmly based in education, we provide equine services to include riding lessons, assisted training, guided trail rides, purchase consulting and party riding.

Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm 211 S. Lanana St. • (936) 560-5426

(936) 553-7729. • (936) 553-7735 texaslegendary.com

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Texas Pro Bowl Bowling, food and fun.

Hours: Mon 10am-12am, Tue-Fri 2pm-12am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 12pm-10pm 3801 North St. #11 • (936) 560-3822

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What better way to relax and enjoy the piney woods of East Texas than to spend some time on the 18-hole golf course designed by Don January and opened in 1971. Rated in Golf Digest’s 2008-2009 Best Places to Play, Woodland Hills utilizes the natural rolling hills and beautiful tree lined fairways to create a challenging layout for both the seasoned and the recreational golfer.

Want a rush of adrenaline? Make a reservation to zipline through hundreds of feet in the air. Regardless of experience level, Zip Nac has something for everyone. Once ‘ground school’ is completed, the tour begins, consisting of 5 lines and a skybridge. Want to ramp up the experience, reserve a nighttime excursion for a totally different experience. You’ll also want to check out their holiday zipping at Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

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MILLARD’S CROSSING HISTORIC VILLAGE Hands-on History

Hours: mon-Sat 9am to 4pm 936-564-6631

Guided Tours Country Store

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Millard’s Crossing is a charming, reconstructed historic village on the north side of Nacogdoches, Texas. The Village comprises a broad sampling of the 19th century East Texas architecture.

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Fairway RV Park your home away from home We are located on 110 acres of forest land bordering Woodland Hills Golf Course.

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We’ll teach you how to speak “horse.”

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Horsemanship & communication | Western riding lessons | Purchase consulting for booking information please call 936-553-7729 • www.TexasLegendary.com

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever ONE WEEKEND ONLY Dec. 18 & 19 – 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 – 2:00 p.m.

IN THE MOMENT Musical Revue

Last Round Up of the GUACAMOLE QUEENS Sept. 25 & 26, Oct. 2 & 3 – 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 27 & Oct. 4 – 2:00 p.m.

No Time For SergeaNTS

Nov. 13 & 14, 20 & 21 – 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 15 & 22 – 2:00 p.m.

ONE WEEKEND ONLY Feb. 5 & 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Feb. 7 – 2:00 p.m.

Steel Magnolias April 1 & 2, 8 & 9 – 7:30 p.m.

April 3 & 10 – 2:00 p.m.

My Three Angels May 8 & 9, 15 & 16 – 7:30 p.m.

May 10 & 17 – 2:00 p.m.

Lamp-Lite theatre

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Guided tours Durst-Taylor Historic House & Gardens - 304 North st.

Sterne-Hoya House Museum & Library - 211 s. Lanana st.

Open tuesday-saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Nacogdoches has many beautiful gardens. From compact pocket arks to the native landscapes at historic sites to the extensive network of gardens and trails on the SFA campus, our notable green spaces provide peaceful spots for relaxation and reflection and opportunities for edification and discovery.

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Millard’s Crossing Historic Village

This reconstructed historic village of original 19th century structures is landscaped with traditional plants.

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Old University Building Rose Garden

A formal 19th century garden blooming with period-appropriate Old Garden Roses. It includes the first China Rose in America, “Old Blush” or “Parson’s Pink,” introduced in 1752.

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Pineywoods Native Plant Center

Features of this 42-acre garden on the north end of the SFA campus include Tucker Woods Trail, with more than two miles of universally accessible pathways through a native bottomland hardwood forest; the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Demonstration Garden, which grows more than 100 species native to the East Texas Pineywoods; and the Healing Memorial Garden.

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Jim and Beth Kingham Children’s Garden

The entrance of this garden is planted with bright annual flowers surrounding a timber-frame pavilion. Visitors enjoy the water feature, educational area and planting field.

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SFA Recreational Trails & Gardens

Bike, run, hike or walk through this 68acre forest with over 4 miles of shaded trails.

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Gayla Mize Garden

Chinese fringe trees, deciduous hollies, deciduous azaleas, redbuds, dogwoods and camellias fill this garden.

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Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden

The largest azalea garden in Texas, this eight-acre garden in a loblolly pine forest contains 46 planting beds, 1.25 miles of universally accessible trails and 50 benches. Explore more than 550 varieties of rhododendron, 100 varieties of camellia, more than 200 varieties of hydrangea, Japanese maples and other unique collections.

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SFA Mast Arboretum

Dedicated to testing and promoting a diverse collection of plants for the landscape and nursery industry in the South, This 18-acre green space boasts more than 7,500 different plants and features more than 20 theme gardens.

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Sustainable Vegetable Garden

SFA’s lab gardens include small farmproduction and commercial-sized plots, as well as several raised beds. Used for research projects on sustainable vegetable production practices, much of the project’s fresh produce supplies local food banks.

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& Gardens

The historically accurate garden surrounding this circa 1835 wood-frame house helps portray what life was like in Texas during the 1840s. Plants include fruit trees, pecan trees, sugarcane, herbs, vegetables and Louis Phillipe antique roses.

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Demonstration Garden

This 7.3-acre tract on the site of the old Aqua Vitae Park includes a butterfly garden, Good Bug Garden, bulb garden, vegetable garden, Memory Walk surrounded by roses, azalea and camellia beds and several varieties of baldcypress, maple, oak, sycamore and crapemyrtles. Its structures include a rainwater collection system, multiple benches and a gazebo.

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Built by Adolphus Sterne, this structure is believed to be the oldest frame house of major historical significance still standing on its original site in Nacogdoches. Crapemyrtles, Chinese parasols and dogwoods are just a few of the tree varieties growing on the property. The surrounding gardens include azaleas, hydrangeas, roses, camellias and a living espalier fence.

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Liberty Memorial Garden

Plantings along the exercise trail in Banita Creek Park North commemorate lives lost during the tragic events of 9/11.

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Plaza Principal

The beautifully landscaped town square is shaded by crapemyrtles, camellias and includes show-stopping azaleas. You will find a variety of other seasonally planted color throughout the year.

ED & GWEN COLE ART CENTER @ The Old Opera hOuSe

Saturday, Nov. 7, 5-9pm 3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Fiesta & Scholarship Fundraiser

FALL 2015 Sept. 10 – Oct. 17 SFA School of Art Faculty Exhibition Opening reception Thursday, Sept. 10 @ 6pm

Friday Film Series - all films start at 7pm Sept. 11 – Tomato Republic Oct. 2 – Samsara Nov. 6 – Greenwich Village dec. 4 - Inocente

Saturday, Oct. 17 @ 3pm Ron Nakasone Sho demonstration The Devil You Say: Saintly & Not So Saintly in Folk Art

COLE ART CENTER 329 E. Main Street General Info: (936) 468-1131

Front Desk: (936) 468-5500

HOURS:

Tues.-Fri. 12:30pm-5pm Sat. 10am-5pm www.art.sfasu.edu /galleries

Oct. 24 – Jan. 16 25Vienticinco Mexican-American Print Collection from UT San Antonio Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 24 @ 6.

SPRING 2016 Jan.14 – Mar. 12 Charlie Jones Retrospective apr. 9 – Jun. 11 22nd Annual Texas National Competition & Exhibition

Sept. 10 – Oct. 17 Featured faculty: Shaun Roberts: Recent Work Opening reception Saturday, Sept. 10 @ 6pm

Jan. 29 – Mar. 12 Biennial Refined Metal Arts Competition & Exhibition

Oct. 24 – Jan. 16 - The Devil You Say: Saintly and Not So Saintly in Folk Art Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 24 @ 6pm

apr. 9 – Jun. 11 Abe Morell (Tx National juror) Photography (camera obscura)

Oct. 24 – Jan. 2 The Art of Manuel Miranda (south Texas painter)

Mar. 30 – Jun. 11 Vera Barnett Retrospective

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

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The 2015-2016 University Series Sept. 17

Sonali Skandan and Company

Oct. 22

The Hot Club of San Francisco

Dec. 18

The 5 Browns

Feb. 4

L.A. Theatre Works presents Bram Stoker’s Dracula

April 14

Ava Pine, soprano

7:30 p.m.

W. M. Turner Auditorium

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LaQuinta

3215 South St. (936) 560-5453/ (800) 531-5900

Bugscuffle Inn

13579 US Hwy 84 W • Cushing (903) 253-7740

America’s Best Value Inn 6906 North St. (936) 564-4899

Best Western Inn of Nacogdoches

3428 South St. (936) 560-4900 / (800)528-1234

Best Western Northpark

4809 N.W. Stallings Dr. (936) 560-1906 / (866)560-1906

Pine Creek Country Inn

341 Pine Creek Rd. (936) 560-6282 / (888)714-1414

Quality Inn & Suites 3400 South St. (936) 569-8100

Super 8

3909 South St. 936-560-2888

Eagle Nest Hidden Lake Resort 19299 US HWY 59 N (936) 520-0838

Fair Breeze Bed & Breakfast

4741 County Rd. 724 (936) 559-1125

Hardeman House

316 N. Church (936) 205-5280

The Jones House

Continental Inn

141 N. Church St. (936) 559-1487

2728 North St. (936) 560-5555

Comfort Suites

3429 South St. (936) 560-9900 / 1-877-424-6423

Days Inn

2724 North St. (936) 715-0005 / (800)329-7466

Econo Lodge Nacogdoches 2020 N.W. Loop 224 (936) 569-0880 / (800)553-2666

Hampton Inn & Suites

3625 South St. (936) 560-9901 / (800)HAMPTON

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

3807 South Street (936) 564-0100 / (800)HOLIDAY

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Victorian Inn & Suites

3612 North St. (936) 560-6038 / (800) 935-0676

Bed and Breakfast/ Lodges Appleby Sand Road Bed & Bagel

Llano Grande Plantation 433 Phillips Road (936) 569-1249

Stag Leap Country Inn

2219 CR 2782 • Rt. 3, Box 1267 (936) 560-0766

Summit Hill Extended Stay Cottages and Suites

1111 County Rd. 504 (936) 554-4245 / (936) 554-0306

Tall Timbers Retreat and Lodge

2120 Appleby Sand Rd. (936) 366-3216 / (936)366-1431

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2 Sharon Shrine Circus Come see the death-defying aerial acts, animal attractions including tigers and elephants. In addition to the performing acts, kids will have the unique opportunity to ride and pet different types of animals. The circus will start at 7pm. Located in the Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center.

ADMISSION: Adults $18 Children $14

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sEPT 5-mAR 2017 Sculpture For All Exhibition & Competition The 2015-2017 SFA Sculpture For All is a national juried exhibition of outdoor public art in the beautiful SFA Gardens on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University. Free admission.

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sEPT 11-OCT 16 Oceans in Space This original program introduces audiences to the diversity of life on our home planet even as humans embark on the search for life in the universe. Located in the SFA Planetarium.

Physics.SFASU.edu/Planetarium/index.html ADMISSION: $2 Length: 35 minutes

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12-13 Millard's Crossing Flea Market Variety of booths and vendors. Located at 6020 North St./Hwy 59. Open dawn to dusk. Free admission.

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of Events 17 Sonali Skandan & Jiva Dance Company Compelling & dynamic works based on the timeless idiom of Bharatanatyam. Jiva Dance sees the importance of preserving and promoting the traditional arts, yet also understands the need to incorporate innovative techniques to reach diverse audiences. Located in the Stephen F. Austin W.M. Turner Auditorium at 7:30pm.

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18-19 Sandyland Bluegrass Reunion Good family entertainment. Friday the show begins at 6:30pm & admission is $8. Saturday will begin at 1pm & admission is $12.

Call (936) 569-1179 for more information.

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19 Helping House 5K/10K - Race Like A Pirate!

The 10K will start at 8am. The 5K will start at 8:30am.

This will allow all racers to finish closer to the same time. July 21 to September 5 the 5K entry fee is $25 & the 10K entry fee is $35. After September 5 the 5K is $35 & 10K is $45 to enter.

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22 Live Well Expo The 50+ consumer is more affluent, educated and active than ever before. Cooking demonstrations, live music, art show, door prizes, free/low cost health screenings and items available for purchase.

Free admission. Located in the Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center.

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Events » From 55 Sept 25-oct 4 Last round of the GUACAMOLE QUEENS Tying Up The Verdeen Cousins Texas Trilogy!

Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & James Wooten. In this deliciously funny Southern-fried comedy, the Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, Texas are up against the clock as they frantically attempt to produce the ultimate high school reunion before the old building is demolished.

Located in the Lamplite Theater at 7:30pm on September 25-26 & October 2-3; 2:00pm on September 27 & October 4.

ADMISSION: Adults $15 Senior $12 Student $8

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6-10 The Arabian Nights Directed by Scott Shattuck. The Arabian Nights celebrates the connection between storytelling and life itself. The vast collection that gave us “Sinbad the Sailor” and “Aladdin and His Magic Lamp” is also full of stories that are surprisingly sophisticated, sexy and hilarious. Located in the W.M. Turner Auditorium at 7:30pm.

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7-11 Pineywoods Fair Located at the Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center.

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22 The Hot Club of San Francisco An evening of vintage silent films accompanied by live gypsy swing will hit Turner stage when The Hot Club of San Francisco presents “Cinema Vivant,” a celebration of imagination and innovation. Like the wandering gypsy musicians of the 1930s, these artists play their guitars and fiddles while matching movements on the screen.

Located in the W.M. Turner Auditorium at 7:30pm.

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Oct 23-Nov 20 Black Holes The allure of Black Holes is more than just gravitational. These mysterious voids of extinct stars have fascinated generations. Narrated by noted actor John de Lancie (“Q” in the Star Trek TV series), this program incorporates several of the latest theories regarding black holes. Where do they come from? Will the Earth ever be sucked into one? Do “Worm Holes” really exist? Designed for general audiences, this full-length animated production features 3-D simulations of black holes and the strange physical effects they can create.

Length: 35 minutes

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Oct 24-Jan 2 25 Veinticinco: Mexican-American Prints Mexican-American Prints from University of Texas at San Antonio will be on displayin the Cole Art Center, Ledbetter Gallery. There will be an artist reception from 6-8pm, Saturday, October 24.

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30 SFA Homecoming Golf Tournament Registration: 9:30am Start: 11am at Piney Woods Country Club. Players may enter as a single or get their own team. Entry fee includes tournament play, golf cart, refreshments, box lunch, and post tournament hors d'oeuvres. Great prizes for all gross & net winners. $150 individual; $600 team.

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30 SFA Torchlight Parade & Bonfire Show your school spirit as SFA alumni, students, & the Nacogdoches community gather to cheer on the SFA football team, cheerleaders, dance team, and band! The Alumni Association will be on hand passing out FREE 3D fireworks glasses (while supplies last) so be sure to stop by our purple tent.

Fireworks and a special performer will conclude the night's festivities! Located at the SFA Intramural Fields AT 8:30pm-11pm.

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Events Âť From 57 30 "Back in Nac" Social Join fellow alumni for complimentary appetizers, purple beer, cocktails, food & drink specials, live music, a photo booth & much more at The Liberty Bell from 5pm - 7pm! A portion of the proceeds benefits the SFA Alumni Association. FREE for everyone to attend! Be sure to wear Purple.

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31 Annual Lumberjack Homecoming Certified 5K Start your day with a run around the SFA campus & beautiful Nacogdoches! All participants will receive a free flapjack breakfast downtown, & the first 100 participants are guaranteed a t-shirt!

Lots of prizes to be awarded! Come dressed in your Halloween costume! Proceeds benefit the Dr. Raymond Lee Worsham Scholarship. The run starts at 8am in the Regions Bank parking lot.

ENTRY FEE: $35 Student $25

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31 SFA Homecoming Parade Celebrate SFA and enjoy themed floats, music, and pageantry. FREE for all to attend. This year's theme is "A Haunted Homecoming!" Parade runs from 10am to Noon in downtown Nacogdoches.

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31 Jack-O-Ween Family-friendly fall fest with bounce houses, face painting, games, giveaways - FREE & fun for kids of all ages! Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes or dress like a Lumberjack.

The first 100 kids receive a FREE t-shirt! Located at the corner of Raguet & Hayter at noon.

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31 SFA Homecoming Football Game - SFA vs. Incarnate Word Cheer on the Lumberjacks as they face off against Incarnate Word! Visit www.sfajacks.com to purchase game tickets or call 936-468-JACK (5225).

Located at Homer Bryce Stadium at 3pm.

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13-22 NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS Andy Griffith won a Tony Nomination when he starred in the hit Broadway comedy in 1955 and later brought the hillbilly hero to the screen. LampLite audiences loved the show in 1991, and that’s why it is back on stage at the Lamp-Lite one more time. Showing at 7:30pm on November 13,14 & 2021; 2:00pm on November 15 &22.

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17-19 Macbeth William Shakespeare Considered to be one of Shakespeare’s darkest and most powerful works, this famous tragedy is simultaneously a clash between ambition and ethics, a psychological drama, a political thriller and—perhaps above all—a ghost story. Located in the W.M. Turner Auditorium at 7:30pm on November 17-21; 10am on November 19.

Nacogdoches Junior Forum’s thurSday ♦ Friday Saturday

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19-21 Holiday in the Pines Holiday in the Pines is a collection of more than 60 specialty stores & shops from coast-tocoast gathered for holiday shopping in a festive atmosphere. Located in the Civic Center in Nacogdoches, Texas, the event space is transformed into a holiday wonderland.

ticket inForMation can be Found at www.nacjrForuM.org

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Nov 19-Dec12 Nine Flags Festival For more than a decade, the Nine Flags Festival has paid homage to the rich and spirited history of the oldest town in Texas. That history includes three attempts to establish a Republic of Texas.

Thus, nine flags have flown over Nacogdoches as opposed to the six that have represented Texas.

The festival is located in downtown Nacogdoches.

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28 Wassail Fest Sample holiday cheer. Free admission.

Sponsored by Citizens 1st Bank. Located in downtown Nacogdoches from 11am to 4pm.

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Market Shopping Friday, Nov. 20 ♦ 11 am - 8 pm Sat., Nov. 21 ♦ 9 am - 5 pm

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4 An Old Fashioned Christmas at Millard's Crossing All of our buildings will be open for visitors this enchanted evening. We will have special activities available this night only. Be sure to visit while the lights shine. Located at Millard's Crossing Historic Village. Addmission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Children 3 & under are free.

Call (936) 564-6631 for more information.

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4 Kids for President Coming for the 2016 election year is "Kids for President!" The show is comprised of several short plays and songs adapted from children’s writings, capturing their curiosity and excitement about the election process. Located at the W.M. Turner Auditorium at 9:30am & 12:30pm.

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4-18 Season of Light This is a delightful holiday program about the starry sky and the many special celebrations and traditions of the winter solstice season. Come see the SFA Planetarium's December show about this most luminous time of the year. After the show we'll search for December constellations, planets & many other fascinating objects you can spot overhead using the Planetarium's star projector.

Length: 40 minutes

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5 Lighted Parade & Fireworks The annual lighted parade & firework display will start at 6:30pm in Downtown Nacogdoches. ”Winter Wonderland” is the theme for this year’s Main Street Lufkin lighted Christmas Parade. Join us as we usher in the holiday season with this traditional event to delight the young and young at heart.

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18 The 5 Browns The 5 Browns are delivering on their dream to wake up classical music by introducing it to the widest, largest and most excited audience they can find. Whether performing individually, together in duos or complex five-piano arrangements, The 5 Browns reveal a deep connection to the intent of their material while bringing a fresh energy and dynamic character to the color and tonal spectrum of their sound. Located at the W.M. Turner Auditorium at 7:30pm.

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18-20 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever This long-time Christmas family show returns to the Lamp-Lite stage again under the direction of Pat Harris after playing as a sold-out hit for two seasons.

A family of incorrigible kids learn the true meaning of Christmas in a hilarious, heart-warming show featuring a cast of actors of all ages. Showing Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, & Sunday at 2pm.

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5-7 Musical Revue Two evenings of enchantment. Shirley Watterston will “tickle the ivories” in her own sophisticated New York Style. Stars entertaining will include Debbie Berry, Nita Hudson, Keith Aiabolasiti, Katherine Whitbeck, and many surprise performers not seen on Lamp-Lite’s stage for many a moon! Showing Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, & Sunday at 2pm.

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26-27 Nacogdoches Film Festival Calling all film enthusiasts to the Nacogdoches Film Festival, an annual celebration of the art and entertainment of film in all its forms! We will have plenty of expert panels & special guests including Charlaine Harris, author of Sookie Stackhouse & Tureblood, along with special movie viewings.

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churches Apostolic Spirit of Life Apostolic Church

Hwy 95, Garrison Rev. Mike Calloway

Assembly of God International Church of Nacogdoches Home of the Dream Center

W h e r e to WORSHIP Calvary Baptist

3732 NE Stallings Dr. Bro. Paul Sevar, Senior Pastor 936-564-4539 —————

First Baptist (Garrison) 275 West Magnolia 936-347-2316 Pastor Jeremy Pruitt —————

First Baptist (Nac) 411 North St. Dr. Allen Reed 936-564-7379

1610 SW Stallings Dr. 936-564-7265 Pastor Dennis D. Land

Fredonia Hill Baptist

Association of Vineyard Churches

1711 South St. Rev. Pat Kelly, Lead Pastor 936-564-8386

The Vineyard Church of Nacogdoches

Goyen’s Hill Baptist

4140 FM 1878 Phil Novak • 936-205-9844

Baptist Antioch Missionary Baptist (NACOGDOCHES) 1421 Greer St. 936-569-7432 Rev. Wesley B. Benton, Pastor —————

Appleby Baptist Church

1410 N.Hwy US 59, Nac. www.applebybaptistchurch.com Pastor Dennis Anderson 936-560-1343 —————

Bethel Baptist Church 429 Happy Land Rd. Pastor Steve Ewton 936-564-1602

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Harvest Point Church 2708 South St. 936-569-9342 Pastor Lee McDowell hpcnac.org —————

Holly Springs Baptist 16928 N. US Hwy 59 Pastor Homer L. Murray 936-559-5511 —————

Landmark Baptist Church 912 7th Street • Cushing, Tx Pastor: David Snelson 936-326-4550 —————

Lilly Grove Baptist Church

8151 FM 1638 (Old Tyler Rd.) Dr. Gene Russell, Interim Pastor (936) 569-6579 —————

4740 Hwy 21 West Pastor Dale Allen 936-371-9779 Assistant Pastor Terry Quinn

Lone Star Baptist

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Grace Baptist Church

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

4120 N.W. Stallings Rev. Bill Hunter 936-552 8988 —————

Grayland Missionary Baptist Church

2509 Elizabeth Pastor Scotty Bland 934-9416

FM 226 @ CR 445, Etoile Pastor Skipper Eberlan 936-854-2228 —————

Mahl Baptist

7713 W. Hwy 21, Nac. www.graylandbaptist.com Mike H Davis, Pastor 936-564-5164

12304 US Hwy 259 Rev. Robert Easterling 936-564-7006

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Melrose Baptist Church

Harmony Missionary Baptist Church

268 Co. Rd. 726 Off Hwy 7 West 936-569-4785 Bro. Tim Brewer, Pastor

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Nat Baptist Church

12232 FM 343, Cushing Pastor Dale E. Wier 936-560-6084 www.natbc.org —————

New Hope Missionary Baptist 819 Richey St,.

Rev. Charles Tutt 936-569-0166 —————

Old Prospect Baptist

21904 County Road 3197 South Mt. Enterprise oldprospectbaptist.org —————

Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist FM 225 Rev. Julius Cox 936-560-2101 —————

Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 4922 FM 2864 Pastor John Spurgeon (936) 559-5445 —————

Spring Hill Baptist Church

Woden Baptist Church

Appleby Church of Christ

Catholic

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Pastor Tim Rule 936-564-1568

Chireno Catholic Our Lady of Lourdes

CR 353 off State Hwy. 21 E.

Stallings Church of Christ 3831 N.E. Stallings Randy Harshbarger 564-7286 —————

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 1422 CR 724 Nacogdoches, TX 75964 936.560.3200 Fr. Joseph Lourdusmany —————

North Street Church of Christ 3914 North St. Curtis Barbarick 936-564-2471

ChURCH OF GOD Davis Memorial Church of God in Christ

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

2508 Appleby Sand Rd. Monsignor James E. Young Fr. James Rowland 936-564-7807 www.sacredheartnac.org

Christian Church

1614 Gasaway St. Rev. Al Shaw 936-564-8401 —————

Faith Temple Church of God in Christ

217 Sweetgum St • Nac. Pastor Elder James W Johnson 936-559-1502

First Christian Church

2565 CR 384 • Nacogdoches, TX Pastor - Don Chumley 337-529-0501

702 Mound Charlie Colgan, Sr. Pastor 936-564-7389

University Baptist

Church of Christ

2505 North St. 936-564-7122

10316 FM 941 Minister: Kim Squiers 936-564-9792

Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church

502 E. Starr Ave. Rev. Howard Castleberry,Rector Rev. Wanda Cuniff, Deacon 936-564-0421

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Perrite Memorial United Methodist 1025 Durst Rev. Lani Rousseau

Redeemer Lutheran Church-Student Center 2306 Appleby Sand Rev. Robert Kobler 936-564-6729

Methodist Nacogdoches Community Church

P.O. Box 630695 1907 North Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, TX 75964 936-569-2720 Pastor: Dr. Jerry M. Jones

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Simpson Campground United Methodist

4403 County Road 411, Woden Stephen Smith 936-229-6402 stephenkeithsmith@gmail.com —————

Bonita United Methodist Church

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Highway 259 North Central Heights Community Pastor: Rev. Rick Anderson 936-560-2028

Faith Bridge Community Church

Nazarene

Pastor Michael Parks 15552 S 21 West, Douglass 936-564-9223

First Church of the Nazarene

211 SE Stallings Rev. Joe Dagostino 936-564-7132

Alazan Congregational Methodist Church FM 225 - Alazan Rev. Robbyn Hunt 936-560-0553 —————

Fairview United Methodist Church

6262 East State Hwy. 21 Pastor: Rev. Gary S. Davis 936-635-2717 —————

First United Methodist (Nac) 201 E. Hospital Dr. Jeff McDonald 936-564-8308 —————

New Hope Congregational Methodist

3801 Center Hwy. Nacogdoches Rev. Ennis Fuller 936-564-6432 —————

Greater Faith Tabernacle

2800 Old Lufkin Rd. Nacogdoches Rev. Jubal Cannon

Pentecostal Saints Temple Church of God in Christ

2604 Ellis St., Nacogdoches 936-560-3506 Pastor - Elder Bobby Spencer

Presbyterian Pineywoods Presbyterian Church

Member EPC-Central South 936-559-0013

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Rock Springs Fellowship

Westminster Presbyterian

FM 698, Nacogdoches 936-554-8436 Pastor Jon McClain —————

Grace Bible Church

2305 Raguet St. Pastors: Kyle Easley & Jeremiah Betron 936-564-8867 —————

Apostolic Lighthouse Pentecostal Church 1801 Durst St. Nacogdoches,TX 75964 Rev. Brent Crosswhite

Hwy 21 Rev. Brian Tyre 936-564-7693

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Eastside United Pentecostal Church

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903 North St. Rev. Stephen Newton 936-564-0203 —————

Grace Covenant Church 340 NE Stallings Dr. Pastor Randy Booth 936-559-0952

Seventh Day Adventist Seventh Day Adventist Church

909 Cariker St. Pastor Rogers Johnson 936-564-2197

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ATM Locations Regions Bank 3 Locations • 300 E Main St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961 • 310 E Pilar St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Farmers State Bank • 3540 NE Stallings Dr. Ste #101, Nacogdoches, TX 75965

• 3000 N University Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75965

First Bank & Trust Austin Bank 2 Locations • 320 North St. Nacogdoches, TX • 3120 NE Stallings Dr. Ste #101, Nacogdoches, TX 75965

• 1009 North University Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75961

First Financial Bank • 1602 East Starr Ave, Nacogdoches, TX 75961

BancorpSouth 5 locations • 2400 North St., Nacogdoches, TX 75965 • 2601 South St., Nacogdoches, TX 75964 • 2704 North St., Nacogdoches, TX 75965

Fredonia State Bank • 2600 South St., Nacogdoches, TX 75964

• 3310 N University Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75965 • 3704 North St., Nacogdoches, TX 75965

Heritage Land Bank 2 Locations • 2519 NW Stallings Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75964

Capital One Bank • 715 W Main St., Nacogdoches, Texas 75964

Citizens 1st Bank • 3010 N University Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75965

Commercial Bank of Texas 4 Locations • 4810 North St., Nacogdoches, TX 75965 • 215 East Main St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961 • 1629 N University Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75961 • 4929 North St., Nacogdoches, TX 75965

Doches Credit Union • 920 NW Stallings Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75964

East Texas Professional Credit Union • 1407 Cardinal St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961

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• 3925 NW Stallings Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75964

Huntington Bank • 4822 North St., Nacogdoches, TX 75965

Rudy's 2 Locations • 107 North St., Nacogdoches, TX • 5105 North St., Nacogdoches, TX

Texas Bank • 500 North St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Texas State Bank • 200 North Fredonia St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961

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