Past and present royalty of the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos, assisted by the Crystal River Inn, will host lunch at the Charles S. Cock House Museum, located at 400 E. Hopkins Street, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21.
The lunch will feature chicken and sausage Jambalaya, green salad with homemade quick-pickled cucumbers, French bread, and an assortment of Southern desserts including bread pudding with whiskey sauce, pecan pie, decadent chocolate brownies, coconut cake and traditional King Cakes with not-so-traditional butterscotch schnapps whipped cream and a choice of beverage, all for $8 (cash and checks accepted only). To go plates are also available for pick up.
Charles S. Cock, a pioneer and former mayor of San Marcos, built the home in 1867 of pine, elm, cedar and native limestone. One hundred years later, it received a Texas Historical Marker medallion and in 1973 it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. That same year, the San Marcos Bicentennial Commission initiated the restoration of the home, completing the project in 1976.
The Heritage Association — created to continue the work of the Bicentennial Commission — opened the house for tours, receptions and luncheons throughout 1976, and the Heritage Guild, a committee of the Association, began offering luncheons on Fridays. The tradition of Cottage Kitchen continues to this day in what is now the oldest residential building in San Marcos. The Charles S. Cock House Museum features period furniture and collectibles, some from as early as the late 18th century.
All proceeds benefit the Heritage Association of San Marcos, an organization that supports the preservation of historic buildings and celebrates the culture and traditions that beautify and enrich the San Marcos community.
To learn more about the Heritage Association of San Marcos, visit the Heritage Association's website.
