Sherman, Texas -- The Sherman Public Library is excited to host Red River Historian Robin Cole-Jett for an in-depth presentation,Traveling History with Bonnie and Clyde, on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. The infamous bandit couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, had a third constant companion in their gang: North Texas. By following their exploits, this informative and historical presentation will highlight many of the places of the gangster era that can still be visited. By the end of the talk, you will be able to design your own road trip to the places where crime and passion collided!
For over 20 years, Robin Cole-Jett has researched, documented and shared the history of the Red River Valley of the Southwest through her website redriverhistorian.com, presentations, books, articles, social media, and even a few TV appearances. She is the author of Traveling History with Bonnie and Clyde.
The Sherman Public Library is hosting this event in conjunction with Sherman Community Players. SCP’s summer musical, Bonnie & Clyde, will bring the outlaw
pair’s story to the Finley Theater stage from June 7-30. Attending this talk would be a perfect way to get ready for seeing the show!
Admission to the talk is free, and it is open to the public with no tickets or signups needed to attend. For more information or to ask questions, call the library at 903-892-7240.
