The Lady Makes Boots
Fort Worth Public Library - Southwest Regional 4001 Library Ln, Fort Worth, TX, United StatesIn recognition of Women’s History Month, join us to learn about entrepreneur Enid Justin and her legendary boot-making family. Daughter of Justin Boots founder, H. J. Justin, “Miss Enid” decided in 1925 to start her own boot company in Nocona, Texas. Though discouraged by her family, this Texas original was determined to succeed. Through sheer... Read more »
Growing Up in the Lone Star State
Fort Worth Public Library - Southwest Regional 4001 Library Ln, Fort Worth, TX, United StatesGaylon Finklea Hecker and Marianne Odom began interviewing famous native Texans in 1981 to find out what, if anything, about growing up on Texas soil gave them the courage to follow their dreams. In Growing Up in the Lone Star State: Notable Texans Remember Their Childhoods, the recollections of almost 50 legends in stage and... Read more »
Fort Worth Architecture Through 1945 (Extended Education Course) – SOLD OUT
This class is sold out! Check our website for future extended education course. Back by popular demand, this spring Quentin McGown reprises his sweeping tour of Fort Worth architectural history from the founding of the city through the World War II. The course begins with a two-hour Thursday evening classroom discussion on campus from 6pm... Read more »