Behind the Scenes: Rich, Young, and Pretty
Thursday 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Step back in time and be transported to Paris through a large-scale scenic backdrop displayed inside the historic Legation house. Karen Maness will introduce audiences to the history of Hollywood backdrop painting and share artistic techniques featured throughout the Painted Dreams & Western Horizons series.
Behind the Scenes: The Wizard of Oz
Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Follow the yellow brick road to the French Legation for an engaging look at the artistry behind one of Hollywood's most beloved films. Karen Maness will discuss the scenic artists, designers, and craftspeople whose work helped create the magic of MGM's The Wizard of Oz. Guests will enjoy rare behind-the-scenes images and historical materials in advance of the October 22nd screening.
Music, Murder, & Mayhem at Fort Lancaster
Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Explore one of the most unusual stories in early Crockett County history. This presentation examines the county’s first recorded murder, a story involving a musical Englishman, Fort Lancaster, a false identity, and the Texas Rangers.
A Pint of History: Author Talk w/ Jeremy Banas
Tuesday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Join us for a conversation with Jeremy Banas, beer historian and author, about his newest book: Lone Star Beer: A History of Two Iconic San Antonio Breweries.
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture: Diamonds in the Desert - El Paso's Love for Baseball with Tim Hagerty
Wednesday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.Bring your lunch and join us as we welcome Tim Hagerty, broadcaster of the El Paso Chihuahuas, as he shares stories from the dugout of El Paso's baseball history!
America250 Lecture: How the Streets Got Their Names with Joseph Longo
Thursday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.On October 22, the curator of the El Paso Mission Trail Association, Joseph Longo, will lead an image-rich journey through the history behind El Paso’s streets, uncovering the people, places, and events they commemorate. Join us to learn the true stories behind the names of more than two dozen El Paso byways.
History at Night: San Felipe Cemetery - Form, Function, and Founders
Thursday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Join us in the Old 300 Learning Hall for a discussion about why the cemetery is where it is, how cemeteries were thought of in the time of Stephen F. Austin, and some pure conjecture on who might be buried in San Felipe that we don't have record of! Light refreshments will be served.
Fort Lipantitlán Lecture Series
Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Join us for a presentation by Historian and San Patricio County History Commission Chair, David Vickers as he explains the significance of Fort Lipantitlan and its role in Texas History. Presentation will take place in the Chapel at Presidio La Bahia at 11:00am.
Laura's 80th Birthday with the First Ladies Man
Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Join us for a meaningful afternoon as we celebrate Laura Bush’s 80th Birthday with a special guest speaker, Andrew Och, aka the First Ladies Man. Andrew has studied the influence of Americas First Ladies throughout our country’s history, and we are honored to have him speak about the life and influence of First Lady Laura Bush. He will also be signing his books, “Unusual for Their Time: On the Road with America’s First Ladies” (Vol1&2). Plus, an opportunity to write birthday cards to Laura Bush! “Andrew Och is the FIRST LADIES MAN and author of “Unusual for Their Time: On the Road with America’s First Ladies” (Vol1&2). He is an award- winning television and multimedia producer who embarked on a historical journey to learn all there is to know about the lives of every First Lady of the United States - before, during and after their time in the White House.”
Imitating the Example of Our Forefathers: The Texas Revolution and the Memory of 1776 with Sam W. Haynes
Saturday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.This presentation seeks to shed light on a question that has long preoccupied historians of the state: what were the motives of those who took up arms against Mexico during the Revolution? In deciding upon a course of action, Haynes argues, Anglo-Texans looked to the past, drawing upon their memories of the Spirit of 1776 to make sense of the political crisis with Mexico City and as template for revolutionary action.