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September 2021
In-Person Preserving Our Past lectures RETURN at Fort Worth Public Library!
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Find out more »Fort Worth to 1895 (Extended Education Course)
The first of a three part series on Fort Worth history given by Quentin McGown, the course focuses on the city's growth and development to 1895, including a discussion of the area's prehistory and the events leading to the establishment of the 1849 military post. Highlights of the covered time period include the development of the livestock industry, the arrival of the railroad and the challenges of a frontier town growing into a major city. The class meets on campus…
Find out more »October 2021
The French Presence in Texas: 1878 to Today (Extended Education Course)
From the ranches of West Texas at the turn of the 20th century to today’s aerospace industry, the French in Texas have contributed and continue to impact the economic, diplomatic, educational, and cultural landscape of the Lone Star State. This two-part course explores the enduring Franco-Texan relations of then and now and reveals unexpected connections. Taught by Dr. Marie Schein. This class meets on Thursday, October 21 and 28, 2021, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Course fee: $74.00 Register here! (Second…
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