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Send News! – How Did They Communicate Before Email, Texting and Facebook?

This program date has changed from Sat. May 18th to Sun. May 19th

When May 19, 2013
from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Where Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Contact Name Scott McMahon
Contact Email
Contact Phone (936) 878-2214 x228

Today we can send messages around the world in an instant but in the 19th century it took weeks and sometimes months to send and receive letters. Join us for a look at communicating in Texas pre-email, text and facebook!

Presentation times are 11:00 AM, 1:00PM and 3:00PM and the program will last approximately thirty-five to forty minutes. This program is open to all ages but children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress appropriately for the season as the presentation takes place in a period setting. Held at Washington on the Brazos SHS 23400 Park Rd. 12, Washington, TX 77880. Accessible for the mobility impaired. Program subject to cancellation.

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