Mark your calendars!
Haskell House Happenings
OWANA and the Clarksville Community Development Corporation (CCDC) would like you to know about several upcoming fun and educational events where you can meet neighbors and learn more about Clarksville’s history.
All events take place at the Haskell House, 1705 Waterston Ave.
Fun Events
• Annual Ice Cream Social, August 17, 1-3pm. Sample delicious homemade ice creams concocted by Clarksville residents and vote for your favorite. The winner will be crowned the Ice Cream King or Queen of Clarksville!
• Austin Museum Day, September 21,1-4pm. Learn about the rich history of Clarksville, check out the historic photos on the walls of the Haskell House, listen to the inimitable Soul Man Sam and his band from 2-3pm, check out the new Heritage Garden, buy Clarksville swag, and enjoy light refreshments.
• A Night of Music with Will Taylor– A Clarksville Fundraiser, October 11, 8PM. Tickets: $60/each. Details to come.
Opportunities to Learn About the History of Clarksville,
An Early Texas Freedom Colony
Here are the days when the Haskell House will be open to visitors throughout the rest of 2025. Hours are from 1-4pm. Visits on other days as well as walking tours can be scheduled by emailing clarksvillecdc@gmail.com
Saturday, July 26
Sunday, July 27
Sunday, August 10
Sunday, August 24
Saturday, September 13 (A descendant of Hezikiah Haskell will be the docent.)
Sunday, September 14
Sunday, September 28
Sunday, October 12
Sunday, October 26
Sunday, November 9
Sunday, November 23
Volunteer Opportunity
Become a docent at the Haskell House! Being a docent is a fun way to meet new people, including people from other parts of the countryand the world. Visitors never fail to be interested in the story of the House and Clarksville, and in the historic photos lining the walls of the House. They also enjoy checking out the Clarksville Community Garden and the Hezikiah Haskell House Heritage Garden.
Now, some days at the House can be slow, which means you may talk to few, if any, visitors. The upside of this is that you can read, write, and catch up on your emails (There is Google Fiber at the House) in a peaceful, historic environment. And by the way, as a docent you will be under no obligation to volunteer at the House a specific number of days. How often you do will be up to you.
If you are interested in becoming a docent or have questions, contact mrpraustin@gmail.com or call 512-657-5289.
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