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GUEST SPEAKER SERIES

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GUEST SPEAKER / LECTURE SERIES

Pioneer Museum hosts guest speakers throughout the year for book talks and lectures on various aspects of life in Gillespie County.

PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

Evolution of Undertaking and Funeral Services

Jeff Nichols

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Historical Aspects of Longhorn Cattle and Their Preservation

Frank Sharp, Lead Educator and Lead Interpreter Texas Historical Commission

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E. Pluribus Texas: The Whole Story of the Lone Star State at your Fingertips

Dr. Don Frazier, Texas Center at Schreiner University

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Treasures of Gillespie County Country Schools

Dr. Jim Lindley and former country school students

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First on the Frontier: The Evolution of Fort Martin Scott

Shannon Smith, site manager at Fort Martin Scott State Historic Site

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History of Fischer & Wieser

Learn the history of Das Peach Haus from Mark Wieser, founder Fischer & Wieser

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My Lucky Star:

Book signing and activity with author Susan Thomas

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Stories & Pieces:

The Vereins Quilt Guide

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Honoring Enid Collins:

and the Bag Collection of Penny McBride

Jeep Collins

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Preserving the Past, Building the Future:

Phillips Family History

Dr. Paul Phillips, III

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Jeff Nichols

An illuminating lecture that traces the evolution of undertaking, funeral, and mortuary services in America. This engaging presentation explores the historical development of these vital practices, delving into the sometimes-unexpected origins of our modern practices and cherished customs.

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Daniel J. Gelo and Christopher J. Wickham

A lecture on The German Texas Frontier in 1853 at the Gillespie County Historic Society. Their book is available in the Museum Gift Shop.

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Dr. Don Frazier

Director of the Texas Center, gives a presentation on The Civil War in the Texas Hill Country at the Gillespie County Historic Society.

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