October 2016

Time Is Running Out to Win Texas Quilt by Mother of Gov. Perry

Time Is Running Out to Win Texas Quilt by Mother of Gov. Perry

There are only a few weeks left to buy a chance to win this beautiful Texas flag quilt made especially for the Daughters of the Republic of Texas by Amelia Perry, mother of former Gov. Rick Perry!

quiltThe Picketville chapter is honored to have this beautiful Texas flag quilt to raise funds for the building of the new Republic of Texas History Center. It measures 64″ x 85″ and features the lyrics of “Texas, Our Texas” in the red and white sections of the quilt.

Tickets are $15 each or $40 for three. They may be purchased online at https://picketvillechapterdrt.org/ or from any member of the Picketville chapter. If you prefer to write a check, please mail to:

Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Picketville chapter
ATTN: Judy Wolfe
4 London Circle
Breckenridge, TX 76424

The winner will be drawn at the 125th DRT anniversary celebration at the LBJ Ranch National Historic Park on November 5, 2016.  You do not need to be present to win. If you use PayPal for purchasing your tickets, you will receive them by mail from the Picketville chapter.

All proceeds will benefit the new Republic of Texas History Center. The center will provide a larger, more appropriate setting for exhibits, educational programs, conferences and other festivities. The history center will allow the DRT to better serve the state and visitors seeking to learn about the fascinating history of the state of Texas.