Museum of the Coastal Bend Upcoming Events
Feb 04, 2022 07:30PM ● By Kayla Mayer
Feb 10th: JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE: From Accordion Roots to Conjunto Music
March 5th: JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE: Discovering Texas' Past Through Archaeology Today
"Instructors with the Texas Archaeological Society’s Geoarchaeology Academy present two 30-minute lectures about archaeological investigations in Texas. Gus Costa presents "Racid Rumors or Native Wisdom? Testing the efficacy of Mosquito Repellents attributed to the indigenous peoples of Texas,” and Ken Lawrence presents, "Geoarchaeological Investigations at 41MS78, a stratified Archaic Site on the Llano River in North Central Texas."
"Dr. Manuel F. Medrano speaks about his work on the Los Del Valle Oral History Project and explores conjunto music, its connection to the Chinese sheng and the European accordion. Medrano is a Professor Emeritus in History at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and specializes in Mexican American history and culture. The Los del Valle Oral History Project includes autobiographical sketches and historical accounts through which the uniqueness of the Rio Grande Valley’s people, culture, and heritage is conveyed.
Image: Dr. Manuel F. Medrano, contributed photo."
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Feb 12th: Black History Month Program
"In celebration of Black History Month, MCB will focus on the resilience of the African American community. MCB will highlight some individuals who have, through their own resilience, overcome obstacles to become important contributors in such fields as science, the military, the arts, and humanities. Please join us as we feature these individuals in
celebration of Black History Month."
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Feb 12th: Black History Month Program
"In celebration of Black History Month, MCB will focus on the resilience of the African American community. MCB will highlight some individuals who have, through their own resilience, overcome obstacles to become important contributors in such fields as science, the military, the arts, and humanities. Please join us as we feature these individuals in
celebration of Black History Month."
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March 5th: JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE: Discovering Texas' Past Through Archaeology Today
"Instructors with the Texas Archaeological Society’s Geoarchaeology Academy present two 30-minute lectures about archaeological investigations in Texas. Gus Costa presents "Racid Rumors or Native Wisdom? Testing the efficacy of Mosquito Repellents attributed to the indigenous peoples of Texas,” and Ken Lawrence presents, "Geoarchaeological Investigations at 41MS78, a stratified Archaic Site on the Llano River in North Central Texas."
Image: TAS instructors test soil in preparation for the Geoarchaeology Academy."
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March 12th: Spring Break Family Activities
"Visit MCB at VC main campus location and at local parks throughout the week to participate in activities for the entire family that celebrate the region's heritage. Park participants will receive a token to pick up a free activity kit when they visit MCB. Park schedule to be announced."
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March 31st: JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE: The Archaeology of Piracy
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March 12th: Spring Break Family Activities
"Visit MCB at VC main campus location and at local parks throughout the week to participate in activities for the entire family that celebrate the region's heritage. Park participants will receive a token to pick up a free activity kit when they visit MCB. Park schedule to be announced."
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March 31st: JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE: The Archaeology of Piracy
"Russell K. Skowronek examines archaeological sites and historic records in this illuminating talk about the nature of pirates, pirate politics, and the continuing legacy of pirates. Skowronek is professor of anthropology and history at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and coauthor of several books about the archaeology of piracy. A book-signing will immediately follow the lecture."
Image: X Marks The Spot, contributed photo
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