THF Grant Presentation: Friends of the Mercedes Library
Funding is for an exhibit and public history event to tell the story of Colegio Jacinto Trevino, the first Chicano college in the United States, founded in South Texas in 1970. The unveiling of the permanent photo exhibit at the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library will include a day-long public history event featuring speakers such as Colegio founders, educators, and students, Mercedes and Hidalgo County leaders, a Teatro presentation/workshop, and live cultural performances.
