KYLE EVENTS
Preservation Texas — the statewide nonprofit dedicated to historic preservation — will host a special event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the historic Kyle Log House, located just outside the San Marcos city limits near Five Mile Dam Park. Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of great food, music, and a silent auction in a one-of-a-kind historic setting.
Built circa 1850 and listed on the National Register of Historic Plac- es, the Kyle Log House is an extremely rare dogtrot log home that remains on its original site on a bluff above the Blanco River. After being closed to the public for several years, the site will open exclusively for Preservation Texas members during this event.
Guests will get a first look at updated exhibits inside the house, showcasing new discoveries from recent research. The event will include a Texas- style lunch with barbecue and fried chicken, complemented by homemade Dutch oven biscuits and “cowboy coffee” served from an authentic chuck wagon originally from the Four Sixes Ranch. The silent auction will feature antique items, Texas-themed gifts, and unique experiences.
Tickets are $25 for current Preservation Texas members or $35 for firsttime members, which includes a complimentary one-year individual-level membership. Visit preservationtexas. org/ctxparty26 to learn more and purchase tickets by May 12.
