Events At The Grace
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Fellow Writers on the Life and Legacy of Larry McMurtry
Enjoy a FREE public talk highlighting Larry McMurtry! Hosted by The Grace Museum and Presented by Texas Star Trading Company “Fellow Writers on the Life and Legacy of Larry McMurtry” Five Texas writers will share their intimate perspectives and insights about Larry McMurtry, the internationally acclaimed novelist, screenwriter, and bookseller who died in 2021. These writers are among 38 who … Fellow Writers on the Life and Legacy of Larry McMurtry
History Talk: Dr. Tiffany Fink
Enjoy a FREE public History Talk as we celebrate Women’s History Month! Tiffany Fink, Ph.D. | Professor of History, Hardin-Simmons University “Half the Population, Only Half the Court: Title IX and Women’s Collegiate Basketball in Texas” Through 1971, accepted practices of gender discrimination restricted female basketball players at all levels from crossing mid-court; they played a game known as half-court … History Talk: Dr. Tiffany Fink
Smith’s Station Lecture: Dr. Debbie Liles
Dr. Deborah Liles will talk about the settlement along the northwestern frontier of Texas during the 1850s. This settlement is important to understanding the need for the Butterfield stop at Smith’s Station. About Dr. Deborah Liles Dr. Deborah Liles is an assistant professor and the W. K. Gordon Endowed Chair in Texas History at Tarleton State University. She is … Smith’s Station Lecture: Dr. Debbie Liles
Smith’s Station Lecture: Michael Grauer
Michael Grauer will talk about the Butterfield Overland Mail Route’s impact on West Texas & the Western United States. About Michael Grauer Michael Grauer is the McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture/Curator of Cowboy Collections and Western Art in Oklahoma City. He has worked as a curator for over 40 years and has written three books and is a contributor … Smith’s Station Lecture: Michael Grauer
Smith’s Station Lecture: Dr. Amanda Biles
Dr. Biles will discuss the development of Fort Chadbourne, and specifically about its importance as another stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route. About Dr. Amanda Biles Amanda Biles is an Adjunct Professor of History at Abilene Christian University. She attended law school at Texas Tech University and earned her MA from the University of Central Oklahoma. Amanda holds … Smith’s Station Lecture: Dr. Amanda Biles
Smith’s Station Lecture: Joe R. Allen
Learn about the archaeological excavation at the Smith’s Station site that began in 2002. Allen led the efforts and found over 2,000 artifacts throughout the Chimney Creek Ranch. About Joe R. Allen Joe Allen earned a Master of Education degree in school administration from Stephen F. Austin University in 1968. Allen spent 31 years in the Crane, Texas, Independent … Smith’s Station Lecture: Joe R. Allen
Artist Talk: Cara Barer
Meet featured gallery artist, Cara Barer, and join us for her Artist Talk on August 18! Hear directly from Cara and learn more about her inspirations and the materials and processes she uses to create her unique artwork. Cara Barer: Obsolescence is currently on view in our 2nd Floor Galleries and is part of The Grace Museum’s Spring/Summer 2022 art … Artist Talk: Cara Barer