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  • George T. Ruby: Champion of Equal Rights in Reconstruction Texas

    We're kicking off the new season with a discussion of an early civil rights leader in Texas, George T. Ruby. While his name may not be familiar now, Ruby was the most widely known of the first generation of Black politicians in the state during the Reconstruction era. In this talk based on his recent contribution to the... Read more »

  • Fort Worth to 1895 (Extended Education Course)

    Texas Christian University 3015 Merida Ave., Fort Worth, TX, United States

    The first of a three part series on Fort Worth history given by Quentin McGown, the course focuses on the city's growth and development to 1895, including a discussion of the area's prehistory and the events leading to the establishment of the 1849 military post. Highlights of the covered time period include the development of... Read more »

  • The History of Baseball in Fort Worth

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

    With baseball season coming to a close, let's look back on the history of the game in Fort Worth. Author Mark Presswood will discuss the trajectory of baseball in the city from its beginnings in the 1870s through the formation of the more recent Fort Worth Cats team and all the fun and drama in between. As part... Read more »