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*March 15, 2024
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"The Friends of the Texas Historical Commission partners with the Texas Historical Commission to preserve and promote the real places and real stories of Texas, including our state historic sites [ [link removed] ]. "
Uncover the Hidden Stories of Route 66
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Join the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, the Abuelas Project and Latinos in Heritage Conservation [ [link removed] ] on a groundbreaking VIRTUAL road trip! We’ll delve into the forgotten narratives of Latinx communities along legendary Route 66, celebrating the places that hold cultural significance and revealing the contributions of nuestras abuelas, our grandmothers. Why Route 66? This iconic highway witnessed the journeys of countless Latinx families, shaping their experiences and fostering vibrant communities. Yet, their stories often remain hidden.
*Presenter:* Former Preservation Scholar [ [link removed] ] *Sehila Mota Casper* is the inaugural executive director for Latinos in Heritage Conservation, where she works to ensure that the preservation field is inclusive, equitable, and rooted in community.
***Date*: **Thursday, March 28, 6 p.m. Central
***Platform*: **Zoom ("Registrants will receive the link in their registration confirmation email and a follow up email to attend closer to event date. Please watch your spam/junk folders!")
***Cost: *Free **("Donations [ [link removed] ] in support of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission are welcome and appreciated!")
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Trained in Texas: The Inspiring Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II
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During World War II, Texas was flooded with young people training to serve their country in the war. Included in this group were over 1,800 young women pilots from the age of 18 1/2 to 35 who learned to fly the Army way, first in Houston then in Sweetwater, Texas. These women came from all walks of life – from college students in West Texas to dancers with the Zeigfield Follies in New York City. They all had two things in common: they loved to fly and they wanted to serve their country.
*Presenter:* Author of "The Women With Silver Wings: The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II, "*Dr. Katherine Sharp Landdeck* is a Professor of History at Texas Woman’s University, the home of the WASP archives.
***Date*: **Thursday, April 18, 6 p.m. Central
***Platform*: **Zoom ("Registrants will receive the link in their registration confirmation email and a follow up email to attend closer to event date. Please watch your spam/junk folders!")
***Cost: *Free **("Donations [ [link removed] ] in support of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission are welcome and appreciated!")
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