Social Studies - "Waco Time Machine: Waco History at 50, 100, and 150 years ago"
📅 Date: March 5
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Barnett's Patio
📚 Lecture: “Waco Time Machine: Waco History at 50, 100, and 150 years ago”
🎤 Speaker: Dr. Stephen Sloan
Step into a time machine and explore Waco as it existed 50, 100, and 150 years ago. In this engaging lecture, Dr. Stephen Sloan guides us through three pivotal moments in the city’s past, revealing how each era reshaped Waco’s identity and set the stage for what we see today.
We’ll examine how Waco’s people, neighborhoods, and institutions changed over time from its frontier roots along the Brazos River, through periods of rapid growth and hardship, to the foundations of the modern city. Along the way, Dr. Sloan will highlight shifts in demographics, architecture, and culture, as well as the key events that continue to echo in Waco’s present.
Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a curious newcomer, you’ll walk away with a newfound perspective on the forces that shape the places we call home.
Dr. Stephen Sloan is a renowned historian and expert in oral history. As a professor and director involved in documenting the lived experiences of the past, he specializes in bringing "hidden" histories to light. His work bridge the gap between academic research and public storytelling, making complex historical narratives accessible and engaging for everyone.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the vibrant, complex history of Waco and its implications for our future with Dr. Stephen Sloan!
Get a drink, connect, and learn at Social Studies! 🙌
Agenda
6:30 PM – Doors open: Find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.
6:55 PM – Host introduction
7:00 PM – Lecture begins
7:45 PM – Audience Q&A
8:00 PM – 1:1 time with the speaker: Mingle with fellow guests and order another round.
8:30 PM – Wrap up.
In the case of inclement weather, you will be refunded and the event will be rescheduled to a new time.