On April 16 club members went on a Road Trip to the National Museum of Funeral History in Houston, Texas. Members learned that Abe Lincoln’s funeral procession by train went from basically coast to coast! Wow! Washington’s funeral only cost $99.25. And these are only a couple of presidents’ final details found in the National Museum of Funeral History (for instance, JFK’s original eternal flame is on display). One section particularly timely to our near Easter April visit was the rock guarding portion illustrating the most burial of all time: a certified copy of the Shroud of Turin.
History of papal ceremonial rituals, native made coffins made in the shape of an animal or something related to a person’s occupation and even a processional bus to hold all those in the deceased’s entourage are just some of the varied exhibits that EBLC members were amazed by.
Truly the National Museum of Funeral History was and “educational experience like no other and offers something for everyone.” – even a gift shop where tee shirts were for sale stating “any day above ground is a good one”. A great field trip all the way around!
Afterwards the group lunched at the Black Bear Diner amid a plethora of black bear décor. President Carolyn Strnadel held and informative mini meeting in which she thanked all for the Trivia help that led to a very successful outcome. These funds earned are to be allocated to a total of 15 scholarship recipients from all three county schools. Each recipient will receive $750.
The Scholarship Brunch will be on May 7, 2025, at the Edna Country Club.
President Strnadel announced that she, Carolyn Swenson and Diann Walleck will attend the 128th.Spring Convention in Corpus April 30-May 3, 2025. South Texas District is hosting, thus table decorations have been created in advance. Also, it was determined by discussion to donate $500. Toward the operation of the September 2025 convention in San Antonio for the South Central Regional meeting.
Another proposal introduced was the fact that GFWC is supporting a Women’s Suffrage National monument to be erected in Washington, D.C.GFWC had pledged $75,000to come partially from local club donations. The group agreed to donate $500 to this important women’s historical creation and memorial.
Bingo tickets have been printed for the June 12, 2025, event. Doors will open at 5 pm and games start at 6 pm.
