The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center
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The Fredonia Hotel coming soon!! From its inception, The Fredonia Hotel has been a community project. In the late 1940s, Nacogdoches leaders recognized the need for a first class facility to bring both tourism and business to the city. Led by Jack McKinney, city leaders organized the effort to secure funding to build The Fredonia Hotel.
It was not large investors, however, but the citizens of Nacogdoches who truly made The Fredonia possible. Over half of the initial investment came from individual citizens who purchased single shares of stock for $100.00 each. Even the name comes from the community. In 1953, McKinney started a contest to name the hotel, promising the winner a stay in the best room and all meals for the day, including breakfast in bed. Said McKinney of the winner, “The name is distinctive, euphonious, and easily remembered. It has universal appeal, yet is peculiarly indigenous and reflects the spirit that will make the hotel possible.”
Throughout its history, The Fredonia has switched ownership several times. In September of 2015, Richard and Barbara DeWitt purchased the hotel and after extensive renovations will be reopened in 2017. Upon its original opening in 1955, it was considered state of the art and was described as being “as modern as an atomic submarine.” Today, we will provide our guests with 21st century modernity and hospitality while remaining true to our historic, community focused roots.
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facebook.comThe Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center is looking for banquet employees! We are looking for solution driven, problem solving individuals with an open schedule for part time and/ or full time positions. We have a large schedule of upcoming events so there should be plenty of work. We need Banquet captains (with banquet experience) and banquet servers (no banquet experience required). Banquet captains need to have experience in setting up and breaking down events as well as a strong personality that are capable of making decisions and managing other employees. Servers need to have an open schedule (some service experience preferred), and able to work long hours on weekends and some weekdays. Please email hannah@thefredonia.com with resume. Thank you!!
Room packages available! Starting at $230, our Grand Opening room packages include a one night stay at the beautiful Fredonia Hotel, two tickets to the grand opening celebration, as well as two breakfast vouchers to the 1st City Cafe. A great deal! Book yours while they last. Call 936-564-1234 to make your reservation now!
It's time to party like it's 1955! Don't miss out on the biggest celebration in Nacogdoches.
Make plans to join us for our GRAND OPENING! September 15th. Ribbon Cutting at 11:30am, Gala at 7:00pm.
The Fredonia lobby...the perfect spot to read the paper and sip on a refreshing drink.
Devin will be back with his acoustic guitar to play some of your favorite tunes in the 9 flags bar!. Get here early to get a seat.
Don't forget about our Sunday Brunch tomorrow from 10am - 1pm. Our menu includes classics such as waffles and omelettes as well as Fredonia signatures, Fried Quail and Waffles and Banana Pecan French Toast. Try one or order them all...we won't tell!
It's a great day to be at The Fredonia!
Don't forget to stop by and see us for Main "Sweet" Treats and Beats. We are serving up white chocolate bread pudding until 3pm in our gift shop!
Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got you covered. On Saturday, spend some time exploring our gift shop as we participate in Main "Sweet" Treats and Beats from 11am - 3pm. We will be sampling some of our famous bread pudding and offering Beech Creek Chicken on special in the 1st City Cafe. Marshall Hance will be playing from Noon to 2pm and Nine Flags Bar will be open at 10am. We will also be serving brunch from 10am - 1pm on Sunday. Hope to see you this weekend at The Fredonia!
It's a beautiful evening for some jazz. Live on the patio until 10pm. #gettingjazzywithit
Jazz On The Patio...#gettingjazzywithit
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