• The Grape Man of Texas: Thomas Volney Munson

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

    If you take a winery tour in France today, you are likely to hear about Denison resident Thomas Volney Munson (1843 - 1913).  Sherrie McLeRoy, co-author of Grape Man of Texas: Thomas Volney Munson and the Origins of American Viticulture, joins us this month to discuss Munson's contribution to our body of knowledge about Texas and American grapes in general, and... Read more »

  • Untapped: Another Round of Fort Worth Beer History

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

    Although Fort Worth brewing history is a tale that’s been told well by others, join us as we venture off the beaten path. Librarian Gaby Kienitz explores stories of how hardships, handshake deals, and backstabbing--along with a whole lot of gumption and good luck shaped the ups and downs of more than 150 years of... Read more »