Starr Home announces slate of activities, stargazing event

The new year is here, and the Starr Family Home State Historic Site has a slate of activities lined up for families to enjoy.

After years of restoration work, people arent used to us being active at the site. So, people are getting used to us doing stuff (again), Site Manager Barbara Judkins said Thursday during the County Historical Commission meeting.

In addition to doing a lot of research at the site, she said, the staff has scheduled a year full of activities to engage the community.

On Saturday, the site will conduct a free workshop titled How to Care for and Store Old Photographs. Discussion will center around preservation and a brief history of photography. The session also will include a show-and-tell segment with suggestions, resources and examples of what not to do.

Its from 9 to 12, and free, said Judkins. Well have it again in June.

On Thursday, families are invited to come out for a special star gazing party, featuring professional astronomers with the Astronomical Society of East Texas from Tyler.

Theyre very excited about it, Judkins said, adding that she delivered 1,200 fliers to Marshall Independent School District to attract students and their families to the event.

She said all families in the community are invited to come for a night of fun and education.

It really doesnt have a lot to do with our historical message, but stargazing is historical, Judkins said. We just thought itd be a nice (event) for families something free and educational for families so its really more about doing a service to the community.

The stargazing party will be from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Starr Home announces slate of activities, stargazing event