High Noon Talk: The Archives War

Programs

September 7, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Discover the roots of an inter-city rivalry from Texas' early days.

Held on the first Wednesday of every month, High Noon Talks highlight interesting and often untold topics through this casual lunch-time lecture.

Can you imagine Houston as the capital city of Texas? Join James Harkins, Manager of Public Services for Archives and Records, who has spent years researching the history of Texas through the collection at the Texas General Land Office.

Held on the anniversary of the Archives War, this talk will touch on the little known skirmish that cemented Austin's place as the true and lasting Capital of Texas.

 

Support for the Bullock Museum's exhibitions and education programs provided by the Texas State History Museum Foundation.