Moody Museum throws Valentine’s gala

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throws Valentine’s gala

Want to show your beloved just how special they are while helping keep alive Taylor’s history?

The Friends of the Moody Museum will host a Victorian Valentine Gala at the museum, 114 W. Ninth St., Thursday, Feb. 12, with tickets benefitting efforts to gather, record and preserve the city’s history.

The gala is a comeand- go event 4-8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the door the night of the event.

Prior to the gala, tickets are available at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce, 1519 N. Main St., and online at moodymuseum. com/upcoming- events or at taylortx.gov/calendar.

“The gala is an opportunity to spend a slower-paced evening in the Victorian style with live piano music and refreshments. It is a fun evening for couples and singles alike,” said Susan Komandosky, chairwoman of the museum’s advisory board.

Offerings include hors d’oeuvres, wine, coffee and sweet treats with music provided by local pianists who will play on Miss Mary Moody’s piano, built in 1901.

Miss Mary, as she was known in Taylor, was the older sister of former Gov. Dan Moody of Taylor, the namesake of the museum.

Dan Moody is perhaps best remembered for his successful prosecution of four Ku Klux Klan members in 1923 when he was then the youngest district attorney for Williamson County.

The piano was recently tuned in preparation for the gala and it is one of the many original pieces of furniture that belonged to the Moody family still in the home-turnedmuseum.

“It’s a step back in time,” said docent Marcie Svatek. “It’s the perfect stop before the City Council meeting, or just a wonderful evening out.” Tours will be offered.

Built in 1887, the Moody home has operated as a museum since the 1980s when Mary Moody donated it to the city.

Valentine’s Day is Friday. Feb. 14.