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Austin History Center presents "Clearing Stones and Sowing Seeds" opening reception

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The Austin History Center will present the opening of its newest exhibit, “Clearing Stones and Sowing Seeds: Photographs from the Travis County Negro Extension Service.” The exhibit presents selections from the Travis County Negro Extension Service Photography Collection (AR.2000.025) archived at the History Center. The photographs, taken between 1940 and 1964, document the variety of services and educational programs offered by the Extension Service, including animal husbandry, crafts, domestic education, gardening and agriculture, and home improvement.

The opening reception will feature a Pie Social. Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be on display through April 15.

The Austin History Center will present the opening of its newest exhibit, “Clearing Stones and Sowing Seeds: Photographs from the Travis County Negro Extension Service.” The exhibit presents selections from the Travis County Negro Extension Service Photography Collection (AR.2000.025) archived at the History Center. The photographs, taken between 1940 and 1964, document the variety of services and educational programs offered by the Extension Service, including animal husbandry, crafts, domestic education, gardening and agriculture, and home improvement.

The opening reception will feature a Pie Social. Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be on display through April 15.

The Austin History Center will present the opening of its newest exhibit, “Clearing Stones and Sowing Seeds: Photographs from the Travis County Negro Extension Service.” The exhibit presents selections from the Travis County Negro Extension Service Photography Collection (AR.2000.025) archived at the History Center. The photographs, taken between 1940 and 1964, document the variety of services and educational programs offered by the Extension Service, including animal husbandry, crafts, domestic education, gardening and agriculture, and home improvement.

The opening reception will feature a Pie Social. Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be on display through April 15.

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WHERE

Austin History Center
810 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX
http://library.austintexas.gov/events/exhibits

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Admission is free.
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