The UH Center for Public History Lecture Series provides a unique opportunity for Houston professionals, community leaders, and others to consider historical, social and cultural perspectives directly related to the decisions they make. The Series brings to the University of Houston and the larger Houston community scholars, artists, and policymakers who shape our world and broaden our intellectual horizons.
Although historians study the past, we are keenly aware of our present moment. We believe that history – and especially Houston's history – can offer us tools to help us make sense of the world we live in.
Each of the major recorded CPH Lecture Series events from 2019 will be placed below for viewing. In addition, we have provided list of linked supplemental resources for each video, related to the content discussed in that specific lecture or panel.
February 13th, 2019 "Buffalo Bayou & Tributaries Flood Control Project"
Additional Resources
Houston History Magazine:
- "Flood Insurance: A Necessary Luxury"
- "Stories from the Watersheds: How Harvey Impacted Houston's Neighborhoods"
- "Three Continents: From the Bayou to the Biennale"
- "Lest We Forget - A Photo Essay of Houston Floods"
April 1st, 2019 "Prophetic City: Tracking Responses to Mounting Inequalities, Ethnic Transformations, and Severe Storms"
Additional Resources
Houston History Magazine:
- Evolution of a Community Vol. 17, No. 2 - Full Issue
- "Tracking Houston Perceptions in Remarkable Times"
April 15th, 2019 "Cacophony of Disaster: Interpreting Houston's Many Voices in Harvey's Aftermath"
Additional Resources
Houston History Magazine:
- "Helping Hands and the Challenges of Recovery from Hurricane Harvey"
- "Mental Health in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey"
- "Straight from the Horse's Mouth: Hurricane Harvey Through the Eyes of Houstonians"
October 17th, 2019 "The Millican Massacre: Recovering the Past, Documenting for the Future
Additional Resources:
Houston History Magazine:
October 24th, 2019 "Fairy Tales for Truth and Justice: Preserving and Re-presenting History through Contemporary Narratives"
Additional Resources:
Houston History Magazine: