The 2009 “Back Through Time History Trail” has become a yearlong project of the South Texas Back Through Time Historical Association and everyone who likes history is invited to participate.

Anyone who owns historic property, has a history related business such as a quilting shop, antique store, or windmill company, operates a museum or library, or is a member of a history related organization is invited to list their operation in the history trail marketing brochure for a nominal fee. Marketing history and increasing tourism in rural South Central Texas is what the conceptual “Back Through Time History Trail” is all about.

Likewise, for individuals who enjoy getting “into history” there are numerous volunteer positions available for marketing, graphics, tour guides and other positions that will be developed as needed throughout the year.

Originally, the history trail brochure included historic properties, businesses, and nonprofit organizations which sponsored special history related events during the month of June only. Recently, the history trail was expanded to a year round venue.

Participants can now have an ad in the brochure which includes any special history events planned, as well as information about the sponsor so that the public can visit the location any time of the year either to attend an event or just to visit the business or nonprofit. Brochures are distributed to area Chambers of Commerce, hotels, motels, restaurants and participating businesses as well as being posted on the internet.

The Historical Association’s marketing director is in charge of publicizing locations through news releases in print and visual media during the year in order to keep the “Back Through Time History Trail” easily accessible to the traveling public.

The month of January has been set aside for sign-up of interested trail participants. Please call 358-1550 to receive more information or to request an application.