BONHAM, TEXAS: Life-long Fannin County resident, addresses the Texas State Historical Association.
Wildwood Dean just returned from Dallas where he addressed the annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association. Wildwood Dean addressed the assembly March, 5 during a joint session with the Texas Folklore Society. His PowerPoint presentation "COUNTRY TOYS: Before Toys R Us," was enthusiastically received by all present.
Dean talked about making kites, a slingshot, whistles, bull fiddles and whirligigs, among other country toys, and gave interesting accounts of their use.
"I am looking forward to presenting the program for the monthly meeting of the Fannin County Historical Commision at their April meeting." Dean says. The meeting will be at the FCHC offices at 6 p.m. April, 20.
To get envolved in Fannin County history call the commission at 903 583 5947 or email them at historcalcomm@netexas.net
For information regarding joining the TSHA check out their website at www.TSHAonline.org
