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Where Yesterday and Today Inspire Tomorrow

Connecting Past with Present

About Us

Founded in 1994, the Nesbitt Memorial Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to supporting the Archives and Texas Room by providing vital resources beyond what the city can offer. Our mission is to keep Colorado County’s history alive and accessible for all.

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Give in Memory. Give with Meaning.
Give for Tomorrow.

Each year, the Nesbitt Memorial Library Foundation hosts the Live Oaks and Dead Folks cemetery tour in Columbus, Texas—a unique journey through local history brought to life. With the help of our extensive library archives, we share the stories of Colorado County’s most fascinating residents, portrayed by local volunteers in period costume. It’s history, heritage, and community—told under the stars.

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Cemetery Tour

Books For Purchase

All purchases benefit the Nesbitt Memorial Library Foundation and are written by local authors who have the same desire to preserve local history.

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