Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum Public Events Calendar

High Noon Talk

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12 PM - 1 PM CST) Dr. Loriene Roy, an Anishinabe (Ojibwe) enrolled on the White Earth Reservation, a member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, and a Professor at the School of Information at the University of Texas at Austin will discuss her fight against illiteracy within the Native American community through the "If I Can Read, I Can Do Anything" program, a national reading club for American Indian youths. Since its inception in 1999 the program has helped thousands of children in Texas and across the nation. In 2010, Roy will participate in "Operation Teen Book Drop" that partners with reservation schools and young adult reading blogs to increase the availability of quality, appropriate reading materials for American Indian children. Professor Roy will be joined by graduate students in the School of Information for a discussion on the impact of the program within the community and how community members can take action to help.

Wells Fargo First Saturdays

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CST

(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 2 PM - 6 PM CST) The Museum is offering free admission to the Museum Exhibits from 2-6 pm on the first Saturday of each month with Wells Fargo First Saturdays.

In addition to the free exhibits, visitors can enjoy a chance to "go behind the plexiglass" with the Explore the Story stations.

Also, you can take advantage of the TEXplorations Family Story Time from 2-4 pm. This interactive reading program is presented by Austin Public Library Youth Services.

Sharing a Legacy--A Celebration of American Indian Heritage Month

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:00:00 CST

(Sun, 08 Nov 2009 1 PM - 4 PM CST) A great variety of American Indian art forms will be demonstrated during the Museum's 3rd annual collaboration with Great Promise and the Austin Powwow, celebrating American Indian Heritage Month. Spend the afternoon with fiber artists, storytellers, singers and dancers, and learn more about the diversity of cultures. Highlighted artists include Vanessa Jennings, a beadworker and National Living Treasure; Lorraine Herder and Edith Herder Simonson of Black Mesa Weavers; Karen Bellinghausen who creates fine regalia representing many different traditions; and Sequoya Guess, a traditional storyteller of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians. Bring the family to enjoy storytelling, hands-on activities and art making, music, and dancing.

Opening of A Legacy of Quilts: The Briscoe Center's Joyce Gross Collection

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 All Day) A Legacy of Quilts: The Briscoe Center’s Joyce Gross Collection, on exhibit at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum for the first public exhibition in Austin. The exhibit spans more than 100 years of this enduring American art form and features 29 quilts made approximately between 1844 and 1950, as well as antique fabrics. Each of the quilts in this exhibit is an expression of one of America’s most beloved artistic traditions; each is a story written with fabric, needle, thread and loving hands. Included in the exhibit are award-winning quilts from the 1930s, red and green appliqué quilts that were popular in the mid-19th century, a Hawaiian flag quilt and two remarkable album quilts.

Explore the Story

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:00:00 CST

(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 1 PM - 3 PM CST) Ever wondered why quilting is so popular? Come to the Museum for an afternoon that explores all types of quilts--from the most traditional to the latest contemporary styles. Tour the new exhibit A Legacy of Quilts: The Briscoe Center's Joyce Gross Collection to see classic quilts and then watch demonstrations of contemporary quilting from Kathy York and the Austin Art Bee to compare today's quilting with historical techniques. Quilters of all stripes will be around to share patterns and advice. Kids get the chance to design their own crafty quilt grid too!