There is a black plastic bag over the sign now, however, with two more messages on it.
One is from the organization who now owns the building, AGE (Austin Groups for the Elderly) of Central Texas who bought it in 1986. It is a nonprofit organization that supplies services for older adults and their caregivers. Back in 2012, they were proud enough of their buildings past history as a home for Confederate widows and wives, that they requested a Texas Historical Commission marker.
This was co-sponsored by the Descendants of Confederate Veterans and the Texas Division of the Children of the Confederacy.
But now, AGE has asked the commission to remove the marker. And, in the meantime, they have covered it up with the plastic bag and they have a sign on it reading:
"Change is overdue and we are committed to being a part of the solution. Our aging community in Central Texas, and those caring for older adults, span every socioeconomic background, race, ethnic group, age and gender.
Older adults represent the most diverse cohort in our country, and should have the right to age with grace and dignity that every human life deserves, no matter the color of their skin."
--Old Secesh
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