Events
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Hidden Gardens of BRIT: A Showcase of the Herbaria & Library Collections
Fort Worth Library 500 W. Third St., Fort Worth, TX, United StatesWant to learn about the Botanic Research Institute of Texas (BRIT)? It’s more than just a beautiful garden! Barney L. Lipscomb, Director of the BRIT Press and Library and the... Read more »
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The People’s Revolt: Texas Populists and the Roots of American Liberalism
Fort Worth Library 500 W. Third St., Fort Worth, TX, United StatesWho were the original Populists and how did they shape American politics? Gregg Cantrell, author of The People's Revolt and the Roots of American Liberalism, will explore the historical roots of Texas populism and the hallmarks of the movement. He will contrast historic populists' contribution to the development of American liberalism with the identity of populists in politics today. Gregg Cantrell holds... Read more »
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Fort Worth 1895-1945 (Extended Education Course)
This second in a three-part survey course of Fort Worth history explores the city's transition from frontier town to 20th century industrial center, and includes discussion of the development of... Read more »