Available Lectures Online

Our History, Our Diversity
​Lecture Series

"Our History, Our Diversity" is a monthly speaker series that launched in March 2022 in our revitalized museum gallery and event space.  The series is designed to elevate, celebrate, and illuminate the people of Fort Bend County.
Rice University Professor and Kinder Institute Demographer,
Dr. Erin Baumgartner shares her perspective on the overall growing demographics of Fort Bend County.
Program Manager of Houston's Asian American Archive, Dr. Anne Chao discusses immigration and contributions to farming rice lands in
Fort Bend County.
Sheriff Eric Fagan, the second African-American to withhold the position since the Reconstruction Era sheds light on diverse communities, mental health stigmas and policing in Fort Bend County.
Former Mayor of Rosenberg, Lupe Cabello shares the perspective of the Latino community and being the first Mexican American woman to serve in Fort Bend County.
Author Dan Worrall highlights the perspective of the Prehistoric,
Native American, and geographical history of Fort Bend County.

HerStory Lecture

The Fort Bend Museum shares the legacies of 10 female pioneers, activists, humanitarians and trailblazers in Fort Bend County history.

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Lectures Available Upon Request

We offer a variety of lectures to organizations and clubs - in-person or virtually - free of charge.  Below is a list of traditional and unconventional topics presented by our staff.  To inquire about a lecture, please contact us at 281-342-6478.

Fort Bend County and the People Who Made It Great
​(Part One)

​If “a place is only as good as the people in it,” then there’s a reason Fort Bend County is one of the best communities in the state! Discover the county’s history through the lives of the people who shaped its beginnings, including Jane Long, Stephen F. Austin, Erastus “Deaf” Smith, Arizona Fleming and more!

The Blue Ridge Murder Trial

​“A man entered Blue Ridge State Bank at Hobby, 12 miles south of Houston, Texas, yesterday, beat the cashier, Robert L. Kirby, to death, and escaped with all the money in the bank except $10.” – Quebec Telegraph, Feb. 16, 1921
Delve into the details surrounding Fort Bend County’s sensational “Blue Ridge Murder” case. This case pitted two childhood friends against each other in court and was one of the first cases in the area to use fingerprint evidence to convict a man.

Secrets of the Museum

Learn about a few of the lesser known stories of the Museum - from individuals to interesting items that we house in our collection.  Let us share a few fun stories!

Suffrajitzuing Their Way to the Vote

Learn about the women and events that ultimately led to the 19th amendment. 

The Smashing History of Carry Nation

Explore the life of prohibitionist Carry A. Nation from the beginning of her life in 1846 to her death in 1911. Most recognized as the "Lady with the Hatchet" who smashed saloons across Kansas and other parts of the country at the turn-of-the-century, there's more to be said about this larger-than-life activist.  Once home to Nation in the 1880s, learn how Richmond helped shape her into the most famous and, one might argue, notorious prohibitionists of her time.

The Under-told History of Hispanic Texans
(Taboo  Topic Series)

​From the Tejano to the Chicano, delve into the contributions of Hispanic Texans from the beginning of Texas colonization. Learn about the individuals who garnered national attention, fought for social change and became history-makers in Fort Bend County!

Texian Time Machine Programs and
​Characters – Texas Revolution

It’s time travel without the travel: Since 2003, the Texian Time Machine has been taking the living history experience to schools in the Houston area, giving students an out-of-the-textbook, hands-on look at history. Learn the details behind how the program was inspired and created – plus, discover current characters and rotations and fun changes coming with the program’s growth!

Trains and Start and Growth of Rosenberg

When was the steam engine developed?  Where were the first train tracks laid in Texas?  Why is Rosenberg built so close to Richmond?  All of these questions and more will be answered as we delve into the history of the railroad, the railroad in Texas, and how it all ties up in the history of Rosenberg.  An addition to this lecture can include the city of Fulshear upon request. 

Science in the Time of Texas Colonization

Learn about what was considered cutting edge science starting in the year 1824, when the first official land grant was issued to an Anglo settler in Texas.  Track the story of the optical illusion toy along the story of Texas.

Unraveling Thread Through Time

Learn about the history of fiber craft through time!

Omens & Superstitions
(October Series)

Why is it bad luck to open an umbrella indoors?  Learn the origins of some of the most well-known and obscure omens and superstitions across several cultures.