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ing their romantic love. Meet this couple at the Armstrong
Browning Library, an elegant Italianate building graced with
sixty-two stained glass windows. The library celebrates the
Brownings’ poetry and houses the nation’s largest Browning
collection. Three floors contain rare 19th-century manuscripts,
fine decorative arts, paintings, Elizabeth’s Victorian salon, and
a special collection of Wedgewood china. Following our library
tour, we will lunch at Sironia’s Tearoomwith three-salad plate
of chicken, tuna, and vermicelli, served with fresh fruit, home-
made muffin and raspberry iced tea.
Afternoon finds us in the historical district for a tour of 19th
century homes. We will have four small groups of 12, and each
groupwill tour two homes. Fort House, a classical Greek Revival
home, houses Empire and Victorian furnishings with a collec-
tion of antique glass and Pickard China. Earle-Napier-Kinnard
House houses treasured family heirlooms including a rare rose-
wood pianoforte. McCulloch House Greek Revival started as
a simple two-room home and expanded into an elegant pink
brick mansion. East Terrace House, an Italianate Villa, was a
popular style along the Hudson River and remains a reminder of
the extravagances railroadmoney brought to theWest. Trained
docents will fascinate you with the history of these homes and
their former occupants.
Ticket cost includes transportation, tours, and lunch.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Jerilee Prather
K1 Speed – Indoor Go Kart Racing
Tuesday, February 18, $56 pp
Depart SCPL 11:15 a.m.; Return 4:15 p.m.
Austin, home of Formula One racing in
America, is also home to K1 Speed – America’s
premier indoor karting experience. K1 will re-
define your notion of go kart racing. These are
not amusement park go-carts. Theseworld class
European-style 20hp electric karts will make racing your friends
a thrilling, unforgettable experience. Professionally designed to
ensure customer safety, the K-1 track provides heart-pounding,
Round Top Valentine Concert & Festival Hill
Campus Tour and Lunch
Saturday, February 8, $72 pp
Depart SCPL 9 a.m.; Return 6 p.m.
This world-renowned Performing
Arts venue is located in historic Round Top.
It was founded in 1971 in a rented space on
the town square by UT graduate and pianist
James Dick, with a handful of patrons and
friends. Festival Hill has grown to a unique 210-acre campus
with its centerpiece—the 1,000-seat Concert Hall, with hand-
crafted woodwork, grand staircases and European chandeliers.
We will learn more about the campus on a guided walking tour
after lunch. Lunch is first with Chicken Tetrazzini, Tuscan
Veggies, Garlic Bread and Texas Tiramasu for dessert. Your
meal also includes salad, and iced tea or coffee.
After lunch and our tour, we will be treated to a great Valentine
present for all! We will be entertained with Broadway melodies
sung by Dick Smith and accompanied by other musical friends
in the magnificent Concert Hall.
On the way to Round Top, we’ll have a quick stop at Buc-ee’s for a
stretch break and coffee. Our tour includes walking over uneven
paths and stones with some stairs, so wear comfortable shoes.
Ticket cost includes transportation, lunch, tour, and concert.
Deadline for purchasing tickets is February 1.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Ellen Mire
Valentine’s Day - Historical Romance in Waco
with Lunch at Sironia’s Tearoom
Friday, February 14, $49 pp
Depart SCPL 8:15 a.m.; Return 5 p.m.
How do I love thee? Let me
count the ways. Familiar lines from a love
poemwritten by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
to her husband Robert Browning, celebrat-
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Tickets for activities listed for the first time will be available
Thursday, January 2, at 8 a.m.
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