History Book Club “American Eclipse” Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
May 8, 2024
Look to the MFAH for good books and great conversations! The History Book Club presents free discussions about books on life in Europe and America during the 18th and 19th centuries, inspired by the collections of the two MFAH house museums: Bayou Bend and Rienzi.
The book selection for May is American Eclipse: A Nation’s Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World by David Baron. Science and suspense combine in this account of eclipse chasers headed to the American West for a total solar eclipse in 1878.
Two ways to participate. Be sure to register in advance!
► In Person at Bayou Bend | 1:30 p.m. Contact jmilillo@mfah.org to register.
► Via Zoom | 1:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. Register online to attend either or both sessions.
Questions? 713.639.7800 or 713.639.7759 / historyreading@mfah.org
Education programs at Rienzi receive generous funding from the Sterling-Turner Foundation; Alkek and Williams Foundation; Carroll Sterling and Harris Masterson III Endowment; and the Caroline Wiess Law Endowment for Rienzi.
Education programs at Bayou Bend receive generous funding from Sharon G. Dies; Susan Vaughan Foundation; Houston Junior Woman’s Club; Mary Lynn and Steve Marks; Bobbie Nau; William A. and Madeline Smith Charitable Trust; and additional generous donors.
The education programs also receive endowment income from funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ballard; Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Tate; and the James William Glanville and Nancy Hart Glanville Endowment.