Posts Tagged ‘History/Heritage’
HLN Fiesta! Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Baylor Club
Viva la Fiesta! Join the Hispanic Leaders’ Network for a Spectacular Evening of Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Baylor Club! Date: October 12, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Venue: Baylor Club Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture at the “Hispanic Leaders Network Presents: Hispanic Heritage Celebration” brought…
Read MoreHLN Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at the Mayborn Museum
Join the Hispanic Leaders’ Network for a vibrant and culturally enriching celebration as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month at the Mayborn Museum. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture, traditions, and contributions that have shaped our world. This special event promises to be a captivating journey that showcases the diversity, history, and artistry…
Read MoreVillage Wednesday
Join the Mayborn each Wednesday to experience hands-on history in the historic village. Included in the price of admission to the museum. Baylor University students and museum members receive free admission.
Read MoreBaylor Libraries Author Series featuring Dr. Greg Garrett & Robert P. Jones in Conversation on Race, History and James Baldwin
The Baylor Libraries Author Series proudly welcomes Dr. Greg Garrett, the Carole Ann McDaniel Hanks Chair of Literature & Culture at Baylor University, and Dr. Robert P. Jones, president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute, for a conversation on race in America informed by their recently published “The Gospel According to James Baldwin” and…
Read MoreMurder Mystery Party!
Join us for a fun-filled evening! Dress up in your best 1930’s clothing and help solve a murder at a historic Waco location! Each ticket grants you admission to the event and one free custom can from Southern Roots Brewery. Those who come in costume will automatically enter a raffle for a Waco Escape Room…
Read MoreOktoberfest at Barnett’s Public House
Come one, come all to the Barnett’s Oktoberfest celebration! Happening Sept 16-Oct 3rd. This year, we are excited to team up with Helberg BBQ to introduce our new Oktoberfest Menu : – Barnett’s Oktoberfest Pretzel Burgers with a Pretzel Bun, Sauerkraut, Caramelized Onions – And the Helberg BBQ Bratwurst Special Of course, it’s not Oktoberfest…
Read MoreHistoric Waco Film Showcase
Spend an evening at the Mayborn Museum theater watching never-before publicly screened movies, archival footage, and a specially restored 1910s silent film, The Passersby, re-edited to represent its original storyline for the first time in more than 100 years, from Waco’s past.
Read MoreWestFest
Westfest is an annual event held every Labor Day Weekend that salutes the area’s Czech heritage, featuring constant entertainment, authentic Czech music, food and a plethora of family-oriented activities. Westfest was founded in 1976 as a means for the West community to raise funds for a variety of projects, including various athletic facilities for youth…
Read More5th Annual Waco memorial 911 Stair Climb
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is an incredibly symbolic and intensely physical event that provides an annual opportunity to remember fallen first responders, especially those lost on 9/11. The climb is not a race and not focused on raising money. It is a remembrance and commemoration of the sacrifices of the 343 firefighters, 70 law enforcement…
Read More22nd Annual Genealogy Lock In
Celebrate Family History Month at the West Waco Library & Genealogy Center. Learn the basics of researching & organizing your family history step-by-step using DNA and local resources. Enjoy a full day of programs, door prizes and meeting other family historians and local heritage societies. To register for this free event, please visit https://calendar.wacolibrary.org/event/10044294
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