trymahjong Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Houston History Conference Saturday, May 4, 2013The City of Houston and The Houston History Association are co-hosting the annual Houston History Conference-"Rogues, Rascals, and Role Models: Famous and Infamous Residents of the Bayou City," on Saturday, May 4, 2013, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., in the Julia Ideson Building - Houston Public Library, 550 McKinney, Houston 77002.The daylong conference will include talks, interactive question and answer sessions as well as break-out panels, all presented by historians and scholars who have specific knowledge about the individuals who have shaped Houston's history. The keynote speaker is Rick Casey, award-winning journalist and host of Texas Week. Morning speakers include James L. Haley, author and historian; Melissa Kean, Ph.D., Rice University; and Joseph A. Pratt, Ph.D., University of Houston.Papers and exhibits from local historical groups will also be on view.The cost of the conference ranges from $45 to $65 and includes the entire conference and lunch. For more information visit http://www.houstonhistoryassociation.org/ or email info@houstonhistoryassociation.org. Space is limited; if space allows, on-site registration will be available Saturday, May 4.For more information about Historic Preservation in the City of Houston, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/histpres/index.html, contact Diana DuCroz at diana.ducroz@houstontx.gov or 713.837.7924. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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