PATRONS DINNER, FRIDAY, APRIL 28
6:00 - 9:00 | The Real Estate Station Offices
Join our Speakers, Patrons, and the community for the Patrons' Dinner on Friday, April 28th. The evening includes a reception and dinner honoring our Speakers and Patrons who have been important to sponsoring the Symposium. Period dress is encouraged.
SYMPOSIUM DAY-LONG EVENT, SATURDAY, APRIL 29
8:30 - 9:30 | Valley Creek Arts Building (next to the Theater)
Breakfast burritos and coffee served
9:30 - 9:45 | Texas Theater Lobby and Theater Auditorium
Welcome from the Real West Committee
9:45 - 10:00 | Texas Theater Auditorium
Master of Ceremonies for the Event
Michael Grauer, McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture/Curator of Cowboy Collections and Western Art
10:00 - 10:50 | Texas Theater Auditorium
"Early Texas Trailblazers: Delaware Chief John Conner & Texas Ranger Captain Jack Hays"
Dr. Jody E. Ginn, Director of Development - Texas Rangers Hall of Fame & Museum
10:55 - 11:05 | Texas Theater Auditorium
Introduction of Speaker
Michael Grauer
11:05 - 11:55 | Texas Theater Auditorium
"Erwin Smith, Cowboy Photographer"
Byron Price, Professor Emeritus, University of Oklahoma
11:55 - 12:10 | Texas Theater Auditorium
Wrap & Preview
Michael Grauer
12:10 - 1:40 | Lazy Heart Grill on the Square
Lunch
1:40 - 1:50 | Texas Theater Auditorium
Introduction of Speakers
Michael Grauer
1:50 - 2:45 | Texas Theater Auditorium
Black Texans on the Frontier
Art T. Burton, Professor Emeritus and Recognized Authority on Bass Reeves with Ernest Marsh, Bass Reeves Reenactor
2:45 - 2:50 | Texas Theater Auditorium
Introduction of Speaker
Michael Grauer
2:50 - 3:45 | Texas Theater Auditorium
"Fighting Stock: John S. "Rip" Ford"
Dr. Richard McCaslin, TSHA Endowed Professor of Texas History at the University of North Texas
3:45 - 4:00 | Texas Theater Auditorium
Stand & Stretch & Introduction of Speaker
Michael Grauer
4:00 - 4:55 | Texas Theater Auditorium
Topic to be Announed
Michael Martin Murphey, Recording Artist and authority on the music of the Old West
5:00 - 6:00 | Davis & Blevins Gallery, on the Square
Wine & Cheese Social Hour + Book Signing, Meet Past & Present Presenters
SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS, SEPARATE TICKETS REQUIRED
Concert Events - Separate Tickets Required
Blue Ostrich Winery, 5611 FM 2382, Saint Jo, TX 76265
Michael Martin Murphey
Saturday, April 29, 2023
For More Information: www.BlueOstrich.net
Red River Station BBQ, 221 East Howell Street, Saint Jo, TX 76265
Shinyribs
Saturday, April 29, 2023
For More Information: www.RedRiverStation.com/shows
SUNDAY MORNING CHUCKWAGON BREAKFAST, SEPARATE TICKETS REQUIRED
Authentic Chuckwagon Breakfast on the Prairie with AMAZING views!
Payne Ranch, 5001 TX-59, Saint Jo, TX 76265
Bacon, Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy, Hash-style potatoes, and Campfire Coffee with friends
Sunday, April 30, 2023
9:00am - $20 per ticket