A City in the Making: Austin Through the Eyes of 1873
A City in the Making: Austin Through the Eyes of the Historic 1873 Map.
WHO: Adam Powell, Executive Director of the Austin History Center Association, the non-profit public-private partner of Austin’s municipal archives.
This career path began at Texas Christian University (TCU), where as a student organizer he co-founded the university's African American and Africana Studies Minor as well as the Department of Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies before graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in History. During his undergraduate years, he gained hands-on experience in archival preservation through his work with TCU Special Collections and the National Archives at Fort Worth.
Raised by educators in the suburbs of north Austin, Adam is passionate about giving back to his home community through volunteer work. To this end he has served as a City of Austin Planning Commissioner, Board Member of Austin's SAFE Alliance, Committee Member with CapMetro, and Vice President of the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association.
WHERE: Stargazer Bar
WHEN: July 13, 2026 | 6:30PM
Lecture begins: 7:00 PM
Format: 40-minute lecture + live audience Q&A
Followed by a facilitated discussion 💌
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