STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Texas Folklore Society, a partner of Tarleton State University, will present a virtual workshop introducing the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s Legends and Lore Marker Grant Program, which helps communities across the country share local stories, customs and traditions.
The hour-long Zoom workshop begins at noon Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Facilitators include TFS Executive Director Kristina Downs and Emma MacDowell, historian and engagement associate with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. The two will provide an in-depth look into the Legends and Lore program, why it matters and how fully-funded roadside markers can amplify awareness about a community’s unique cultural heritage.
Whether the subject is a folktale, a local legend or a long-standing community tradition, this session will explain the process of preparing and submitting a strong marker grant application. A Q&A will follow to answer questions and provide a road map to get started.
To register, click here.
The Texas Folklore Society was founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to collecting, preserving and sharing the practices and customs of the people of Texas and the Southwest.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of more than 21,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For over 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.