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HMNS Distinguished Lecture Series: Consequences of the War

Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science and Rice University - Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Houston Museum of Natural Science

November 14, 2011

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents an HMNS Distinguished Lecture Series. Fascinating Speakers, Cutting Edge Science. Hear about the latest scientific discoveries - from the world's foremost experts. Throughout the year, HMNS hosts a variety of distinguished lecturers to enhance your understanding of a current exhibition or provide new perspectives on captivating topics.

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Monday, November 14, at 6:30pm
Consequences of the War
John B. Boles, Ph.D., Historian (pictured)

As a result of the Civil War, the South was forced to respond to mass death, the end of slavery and economic transformations. John B. Boles will explore the social, cultural, racial and economic effects of the war on the South as well as the immediate and long-term costs.

John B. Boles, Ph.D., is William P. Hobby professor of history at Rice University and editor of the Journal of Southern History.

This lecture is co-sponsored by Rice University's Humanities Research Center and Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.

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Houston Museum of Natural Science

5555 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030

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Tickets:

Tickets $18
Members $12

Times:

6:30pm

Phone: (713) 639-4629

Parking:

Parking is available in our 6-story garage located on Caroline, just south of Hermann Drive. Parking is just $5 for museum patrons and $7 for all others. In addition, some curbside parking is available near the Museum entrance and in Hermann Park.

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