Join us to learn about cowboys and cowboy life from educator Frank Sharp from The Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd!
In the early 20th century, many cowboys lived at worked at the Varner-Hogg Plantation Site. In this presentation we will learn more about the typical life of a cowboy and discover the importance of our Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd.
About the speaker:
Frank Sharp, Ph.D.
Lead Educator/Historian, The Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd
Dr. Frank Sharp is a historian, educator, rancher, and nationally recognized authority on the history, preservation, and genetics of the historically correct Texas Longhorn. With more than four decades of experience spanning higher education, bilingual education, historical research, and livestock conservation, he has devoted his career to preserving one of Texas's most iconic cultural and agricultural symbols.
His professional career combines academic scholarship with practical ranching experience. As Lead Educator and Historian for the Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd at Fort Griffin State Historic Site, he interprets the history of Texas Longhorn cattle while helping preserve one of the state's most significant living historical resources.
With an extensive background in music and education, he has taught in classrooms from kindergarten to graduate programs and has presented to audiences of all ages.
He received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Humanities, Concentrations: Spanish, English, Bilingual Education, and Linguistics, 2000. Dissertation: The History and Symbolism of Texas Longhorn Cattle
He has served in Texas Longhorn professional organizations as: Board Member (Former), Cattlemen's Texas Longhorn Registry; Founding Member, Board of Directors, Cattlemen's Texas Longhorn Conservancy; Secretary, Cattlemen's Texas Longhorn Conservancy; Senior Cattle Inspector, Cattlemen's Texas Longhorn Conservancy
“Sadly, the historic Longhorn is being bred out of existence. Today these cattle are on the critically endangered list. Through educational programs, the Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd staff strives to impact saving these iconic animals,” Frank Sharp, Ph.D.