Invitation for Heritage Festival Duchesses

The duchesses for the annual Heritage Festival come from throughout the country.

"Last year we had a young lady from Massachusetts," said Duchess Chairman Claudette Brown. "If you have a relative or friend who has a daughter that is either a junior or senior in high school who you think would enjoy the festival, please send names and contact information to me at claudettebrown@suddenlink.net or call me at 936-564-6840. We would love to invite all interested young ladies to participate."

According to Brown, most of the young ladies are juniors, but seniors may also participate.

About the Heritage Festival:
The Heritage Festival occurs the first week in June each year. This year’s festival is June 2-5, 2010.
Other festival facts:
• Young ladies who are juniors in high school attend sessions on etiquette, make-up, hairstyling, and learning about outstanding Texas women.
• These young ladies develop skills which will helpful to them in college and in their later years.
• Three of these young ladies will be selected to serve in the Court and will be present to represent Nacogdoches at many events throughout the coming year.
• It focuses on Nacogdoches heritage.
• It raises money which is donated to preserving historical buildings such as the Zion Hill Baptist Church.
• Encourages tourism because we invite young ladies from other communities to attend.