Historic Rural Schools Open House Tour and BBQ - March 31 & April 1

Sponsored by the Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools, this year’s tour offers a wealth of deep history in Gillespie county’s former country schools. Cost is by free-will donation; your donations help preserve the 12 historic former rural school buildings currently used as public community centers. The schools being featured on this year’s tour are:

• Cherry Mountain
• Pecan Creek
• Cherry Spring
• Crabapple
• Wrede

On Sunday, there is a fundraising barbecue at the American Legion Hall, 726 South Washington Street. Serving starts at 10:30AM and stops when supplies run out. Dine-in or have it to-go; plates include chicken barbecue with all the trimmings: ½ chicken, beans, potato salad, barbecue sauce, bread, onions, pickles, & dessert. $7/per plate.