Upcoming EventsFall conferences held in October are the centerpiece of ETHA’s collective and collaborative efforts to focus on the history of East Texas. October 2–4: East Texas Historical Association Fall Conference Join booklovers from around Texas for a day of author discussion panels, book signings, and a lot more literary fun. October 4: Boerne Book Festival The in-person part of the 137th annual meeting of the American Folklore Society will be held October 18–21 at Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia. October 18–21: American Folklore Society 137th Annual Meeting Invited Texas writers/authors and storytellers (some famous, some infamous!) read from, discuss, debate and/or tell stories from the works of J. Frank Dobie on the grounds of the Historic Oakville Jail. |
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News of the Society![]() RECORDING: Telling Texas Stories with Grant-funded Roadside MarkersBy: Texas Folklore Society
Posted August 20, 2025 to News
Learn how fully funded roadside markers can effectively amplify awareness of a community’s unique cultural heritage. |