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  • True Tales from the Texas Fence Cutting Wars, 1880-1890

    Fort Worth Public Library - Southwest Regional 4001 Library Ln, Fort Worth, TX, United States

    Across the Texas in the 1880s, battles broke out between permanent ranchers and landless cattlemen over access to resources that were vital to them both—grass and water.  Before this chapter in Texas history closed, enemies were made, property was damaged, and lives were lost.  This month historian Brooke Wibracht will share true tales from her... Read more »

  • Freedom to Play? Fort Worth City Parks during Jim Crow

    Fort Worth Public Library - Southwest Regional 4001 Library Ln, Fort Worth, TX, United States

    The City of Fort Worth created the Park Commission in 1909. Part of its mission called to improve and expand city parks for citizens’ well-being. Join us for Fort Worth Public Library Archivist Jennifer Brancato’s discussion on how the Park Board and the Recreation Board executed this mission and shaped public outdoor spaces for African... Read more »