2009 Courthouse Lectures

Sponsored by the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum

Friday, January 16, 12:15-1:00
Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse-on-the-Square
Our Own Antique Roadshow! with Georgia Caraway and John Bennett
Join us for another Antique Roadshow at the Courthouse-on-the-Square. Local antique experts, Georgia Caraway and John Bennett, will give an aesthetic evaluation of your antiques. No furniture or paintings please.

Saturday, February 28, 2:00 p.m.
Denton County African American Museum, 317 West Mulberry, in the Historical Park of Denton County.
First Anniversary Celebration of the Denton County African American Museum
Come celebrate the first anniversary of this museum with us. Dedication and unveiling of Denton County Historic Landmark. This event is in honor of Black History Month.

Friday, March 13, 12:15-1:00
Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse-on-the-Square
The Women of Denton County, Part II by Peggy Capps
Civic leader and chair of the Denton County Historical Commission, Peggy Capps, will talk about the women who left their mark on Denton County. This lecture is in honor of Women’s History Month.

Friday, April 17, 12:15-1:00
Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse-on-the-Square
I’m a Cowgirl and I Live on the Old Chisum Ranch! by Anita McCune Witt
Anita McCune Witt, horse trainer, performer, historian, author, and nominee to the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, will tell stories of cowgirls and about the Chisum Ranch, sing a few songs, and perform a rope trick or two.

Friday, May 15, 12:15-1:00
Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse-on-the-Square
A Tribute to Denton County Law Enforcement Officers
Sponsored by the Denton Sheriff’s Department and Denton Lodge 82, IOOF
This lecture is in conjunction with Law Enforcement Memorial Week honoring Denton County law enforcement officers.

Friday, June 12, 12:15 -1:00
Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse-on-the-Square
Injustice in Texas: She Wasn’t Really a Spy, but She Was Unfairly Convicted of Espionage! by Dr. Lowell Blaisdell
Lowell Blaisdell, emeritus professor of history at Texas Tech University, will discuss what caused a teacher who was a newcomer to the West Texas town of Childress, Flora Foreman, to be falsely accused of violating the Espionage Act during World War I.

Friday, July 17, 12:15 -1:00
Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse-on-the-Square
How to Reproduce Your Historic Photographs by Kim Cupit
Curator of Collections for the Denton County Museums, Kim Cupit, will discuss how to preserve and safely reproduce your historic photographs.

Friday, August 14, 12:15-1:00
Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse-on-the-Square
Which End of the Buffalo Gets Up First? by George Hubbard
Author and Krum resident, George Hubbard, will discuss his award winning book, Which End of the Buffalo Gets Up First? This book received the North Texas Book Award as the most outstanding adult nonfiction book in 2008.

Friday, September 11, 12:15-1:00
Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse-on-the-Square
All about Collecting Baseball Memorabilia by Tim Phillips
Local collector, Tim Phillips, will share his collection of baseball memorabilia and tell stories about the how he collected the items.

Friday, September 25, 6:00-10:00 pm.
Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse-on-the-Square
8th Annual Fiesta-on-the Square
Visit the exhibit in the museum, Historic Hispanic Families of Denton County, and view the art exhibit in the 1st floor hallway sponsored by the Visual Arts Society of Texas. Enjoy the entertainment on the Courthouse lawn including ballet folklórico groups, mariachis, Latin jazz ensemble, and much more. A celebration in cooperation with the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum, Denton LULAC Council #4366, the Denton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, DATCU, and other community organizations and businesses. This program is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Friday, October 16, 12:15-1:00
Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse-on-the-Square
All about Bonnie and Clyde by Robin Cole Jett
Historian and author, Robin Cole Jett, will discuss the exploits of Bonnie and Clyde including what they did and where they hid in Denton County. Her new book, Traveling History with Bonnie and Clyde, was published November 2008.

Friday, November 13, 12:15-1:00
Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse-on-the-Square
A War Memoir from One of ‘Them’ by James A. Wells
Denton author,James A. Wells, will discuss his book, Down to Two Feet Altitude. This book is based on the war time journals of Denton resident Colonel Edward Weir who was an Army Air Corps navigator during World War II. This talk is in honor of Veteran’s Day.

Wednesday, December 16, 12:15-1:00
Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse-on-the-Square
The 8th Annual Community Sing-a-Long: Make a Joyful Noise, song leaders Bing Burton, Leslie Willingham, and David Mollen.
Traditional and historical carols. Accompaniment on guitar, hammered dulcimer and violin.

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE EXCEPT FOR ORGANIZED TOURS,
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC,
AND HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.