Modern Times Lecture Series
“The Opening of the Houston Ship Channel”
Geoffrey Connor, Ph.D.
SUnday, september 13, 2026
Doors 2:00pm | Lecture 2:30PM | book signing to follow
In-Person & on zoom
TICKETS
$20 General Admission | $10 students | Free for NCHM Members
Join Geoffrey Connor, Ph.D. in this journey through the history of Houston with special emphasis on the 1915 opening of the ship channel.
Light refreshments available before the lecture.
Dr. Connor's book The Rise of Houston as a Global City will be available for purchase and signing following the lecture.
Free parking is available behind the Museum; accessible from W 23rd St.
To attend online, register and receive the Zoom meeting link by email ahead of the lecture.
About the Speaker:
Geoffrey Connor, Ph.D. is an attorney, author, and former Texas Secretary of State whose career bridges law, diplomacy, and history. Drawing on decades of public service and private enterprise, he has helped shape how Texas connects with the wider world–through trade, education, and cultural exchange.
An accomplished writer and historian, Geoff is the author of The Rise of Houston as a Global City, which explores how Houston grew from a frontier port into a world center of trade, energy, medicine, and technology. Whether in government, academia, or business, his work reflects a lifelong commitment to integrity, service, and the enduring spirit of Texas.
Speaker’s website: https://www.geoffconnor.com/rise-of-houston/
Sponsors
Want to become a sponsor for this event? Contact Cristina Feldott at (512) 478-2335 or cfeldott@nchmuseum.org.