Annual Symposium
Each year the Mason County Historical Commission hosts a historical symposium which includes noted western history writers and historians. Subjects vary but generally deal with historical events tied to Mason County. Past symposiums covered the Hoo Doo War (Mason County War), Indian Captives, post civil war reconstruction, Cattle Drives in Mason County, German Immigration, Fort Mason and Pistol Packin' Preachers.
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"Comanches in the Hill Country of Texas" is the subject of our next symposium, which will be held in May of 2012. Quest speakers include Scott Zesch, author of "The Captured"), Ron Parker (great grandson of Quanah Parker, visit: http://www.quanahparker.org ) and Donaly Brice. Futher details will be added as plans proceed.
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