Presented by National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Texas

Modern Times: "The Opening of the Houston Ship Channel"

About This Event

Modern Times: "The Opening of the Houston Ship Channel"

Sunday, September 13 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Doors at 2:00pm | Lecture at 2:30pm | Book signing to follow talk

Light refreshments available before the lecture.

Join Geoffrey Connor, Ph.D in this journey through the history of Houston with special emphasis on the 1915 opening of the ship channel.

Dr. Connor's book The Rise of Houston as a Global City will be available for purchase and signing following the lecture.

To attend online, register and receive the Zoom meeting link by email ahead of the lecture.

In-Person Tickets
$20 General Admission | $10 Student | Free for NCHM Members

On Zoom Tickets
$10 General Admission | Free for NCHM Members

Free parking is available behind the Museum; accessible from W 23rd St.

About This Event

Modern Times: "The Opening of the Houston Ship Channel"

Sunday, September 13 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Doors at 2:00pm | Lecture at 2:30pm | Book signing to follow talk

Light refreshments available before the lecture.

Join Geoffrey Connor, Ph.D in this journey through the history of Houston with special emphasis on the 1915 opening of the ship channel.

Dr. Connor's book The Rise of Houston as a Global City will be available for purchase and signing following the lecture.

To attend online, register and receive the Zoom meeting link by email ahead of the lecture.

In-Person Tickets
$20 General Admission | $10 Student | Free for NCHM Members

On Zoom Tickets
$10 General Admission | Free for NCHM Members

Free parking is available behind the Museum; accessible from W 23rd St.

Getting There

Neill-Cochran House Museum
2310 San Gabriel Street
Austin, Texas 78705
United States