East Texas Troubles
Learn the stories of the book, "East Texas Troubles," from the author, Jody Edward Ginn Ph.D. (expert for Netflix's "The Highwaymen"!!) – which details the aftermath of a series of 1930s murders which occurred in broad daylight. Armed with handguns, Jim Crow regulations, and corrupt special Ranger commissions from infamous governors “Ma” and “Pa” Ferguson, a gang took up robbing and extorting local black sharecroppers. At this program, our speaker will reveal the reform of the Texas Rangers and an unexpected alliance between legendary frontier lawmen and black residents of the Jim Crow South. Register today!
Date and Time
Saturday Nov 16, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST
Saturday, Nov 16 4-6 pm
Location
The Bryan Museum 1315 21st Street Galveston, Tx 77550
Fees/Admission
Free for Museum Members $10 Non-members
