Social Studies - "Waco Time Machine: Waco History at 50, 100, and 150 years ago"

​Step into a time machine and explore Waco as it existed 50, 100, and 150 years ago. In this engaging lecture, Dr. Stephen Sloan guides us through three pivotal moments in the city’s past, revealing how each era reshaped Waco’s identity and set the stage for what we see today.

​We’ll examine how Waco’s people, neighborhoods, and institutions changed over time from its frontier roots along the Brazos River, through periods of rapid growth and hardship, to the foundations of the modern city. Along the way, Dr. Sloan will highlight shifts in demographics, architecture, and culture, as well as the key events that continue to echo in Waco’s present.

​Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a curious newcomer, you’ll walk away with a newfound perspective on the forces that shape the places we call home.

​Dr. Stephen Sloan is a renowned historian and expert in oral history. As a professor…