Join the Texas Lyceum for their Q2 Meeting:
"Becoming Texas: The Cultural Crossroads of Texas Heritage"
hosted in Marfa, Texas

REGISTRATION

Please note that our Quarterly Meeting in Marfa splits into two registrations:

- Registration for Thursday, April 10th and Friday, April 11th:

- Don't miss Robert Edsel keynote and Marfa's surroundings activities on Saturday, April 12th:

Program Overview:

• Lunch at the Hotel Saint George

• Keynote Presentation by Robert Edsel: Robert Edsel is a bestselling author, historian, and philanthropist, best known for his work on the Monuments Men and the preservation of cultural treasures during and after World War II. His acclaimed book, The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History, was made into a major motion picture. Edsel’s passion for art conservation has led him to found the Monuments Men Foundation for the Preservation of Art, which works to safeguard cultural heritage. With his extensive research and expertise, he has become a leading voice on the intersection of art, history, and preservation. His work continues to inspire efforts to protect and celebrate the world’s cultural treasures.

• Afternoon's Excursion to Fort Davis, a National Historic Site in Texas: Fort Davis is one of the best surviving examples of Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest. From 1854 to 1891, Fort Davis was strategically located to protect emigrants, mail coaches, and freight wagons on the Trans-Pecos portion of the San Antonio-El Paso Road and on the Chihuahua Trail.

• Evening: Chuckwagon Dinner and Star's Evening Party at the McDonald Observatory: 

  Enjoy a traditional Chuckwagon Dinner, offering both a communal meal and a chance to unwind and reflect on the day’s activities. Cap off your day with an unforgettable Star Party at the McDonald Observatory, where you’ll have the chance to stargaze with experts in one of the best locations for astronomy in the United States. Enjoy night sky constellation tours in the Helen S. Martin Star Amphitheater and views of celestial objects through a number of telescopes in the Rebecca Gale Telescope Park.

Registration closes Wednesday, March 26th. 

Cancellations after Wednesday, March 19th will result in a 50% refund. Contact [email protected] if you need to cancel your registration.

If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the conference, email [email protected] at least three (3) business days in advance for arrangements to be made. Your response helps us make all Texas Lyceum events more inclusive.

SPONSORSHIPS

Are you interested in sponsoring Becoming Texas hosted in Marfa? Please fill in the form below.

The deadline for recognition in meeting programs and signage is Tuesday, March 18th.

Contributions by check should be made payable to The Texas Lyceum and mailed to 1321 Antoine Drive, Houston, TX 77055. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact www.texaslyceum.org.

ROOM RESERVATIONS

Hotel Saint George - SOLD OUT
105 S Highland Ave
Marfa, TX 79843

Alternative options include Vrbo and Hampton Inn in Alpine. If you need assistance, please let us know.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS