EXPIRED-History Book Club “Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge”
Date & Time
Location Bayou Bend
Call for Questions 713-639-7750
Email Your Questions [email protected]
EXPIRED-History Book Club “Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge”
Date & Time
Location Bayou Bend
May 14, 2025
Look to the MFAH for good books and great conversations! The History Book Club presents free discussions about books on life in Europe and America during the 18th and 19th centuries, inspired by the collections of the two MFAH house museums: Bayou Bend and Rienzi.
The book selection for May is Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge—From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic by Simon Winchester.
“Knowing What We Know explores the evolution of knowledge from oral storytelling to digital media to artificial intelligence.” —Washington Post
There are two ways to participate. Be sure to register in advance!
► In Person at Bayou Bend | 1:30 p.m. Contact [email protected] to register.
► Via Zoom | 1:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. Register online to attend either or both sessions.
Questions? 713.639.7800 or 713.639.7759 / [email protected]
Call for Questions 713-639-7750
Email Your Questions [email protected]
Education programs at Rienzi receive generous funding from the Sterling-Turner Foundation; Alkek and Williams Foundation; Carroll Sterling and Harris Masterson III Endowment; and the Caroline Wiess Law Endowment for Rienzi.
Education programs at Bayou Bend receive generous funding from Sharon G. Dies; Susan Vaughan Foundation; Houston Junior Woman’s Club; Mary Lynn and Steve Marks; Bobbie Nau; William A. and Madeline Smith Charitable Trust; and additional generous donors.
The education programs also receive endowment income from funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ballard; Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Tate; and the James William Glanville and Nancy Hart Glanville Endowment.