• History of Annexation of Fort Worth’s North Side

    Fort Worth Library 500 W. Third St., Fort Worth, TX, United States

    Fort Worth turned to annexation to increase its population and territory in the early twentieth century, but not without some controversy along the way. Come hear the library’s own Rene Gomez discuss how the city’s desire to include smaller neighbors to the north affected local residents and thrust two communities, Rosen Heights and North Fort... Read more »

  • A Horse of Her Own: Cowgirls, Variations on a Theme from the Frontier to the Footlights with Joyce Roach

    Fort Worth Library 500 W. Third St., Fort Worth, TX, United States

    Cowgirls went up the trail, down the trail, on the trail, but most importantly, they went beyond the trail.  In honor of Women’s History Month, join us as Joyce Gibson Roach traces the history of the cowgirl—both the real deal and the Wild West icon.  You’ll learn how these women on horseback carved out roles... Read more »

  • From Tea Cakes to Tamales: Third-Generation Texas Recipes with Nola McKey

    Fort Worth Library 500 W. Third St., Fort Worth, TX, United States

    Have you preserved your family’s food history?  Author Nola McKey will explain how her own grandmother’s tea cakes reminded her just how important it is to pass down family favorites and to document their provenance.  She will provide tips for preserving your own family recipes and for recording the heritage surrounding a special dish based... Read more »