HISTORY
Heritage Foundation celebrates Laredo’s 267th birthday with Founders’ Day
Dennis Nixon named honorary president of the Republic of the Rio Grande
The Webb County Heritage Foundation will host a Founders’ Day luncheon honoring the descendants of Laredo’s founder, Don Tomás Sánchez, and all the founding families of this historic community on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at noon at the IBC Annex Ballroom.
The event — which is open to the public and all descendants of founding families, as well as all friends of historic preservation — marks the 267th anniversary of Laredo’s founding.
The Foundation will also inaugurate this year’s honorary President of the Republic of the Rio Grande, banker Dennis Nixon, at the event. He is being recognized for his personal commitment to safeguard the historic birthplace of Laredo along the Rio Grande. He will be inaugurated at the Founders’ Day luncheon and present his cabinet that day.
As in years past, the celebration will include a special recognition of one of Laredo’s most historic businesses.
In addition, the annual presentation of Heritage Awards will honor those individuals and organizations that have shown outstanding commitment to preserving our community’s history and heritage.
Tickets for the luncheon can be obtained by calling the Foundation office at (956) 727-0977 or by visiting www.webbheritage.org. To reserve tables of 10, please call or stop by the WCHF office Mondays – Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available.
