Better Days Ahead: How FDR's New Deal Transformed Fredericksburg and Gillespie County
| Dates: | April 30, 2026 |
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| Meets: | Th from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM |
| Location: | Fredericksburg United Methodist Church |
| Cost: | $15.00 |
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In 1930, Gillespie County had few roads or bridges, Fredericksburg lacked water and sewer, and the countryside had no electricity. The WPA and New Deal programs built infrastructure, powerlines, and jobs, transforming this isolated Texas Hill Country region into a modern community.
| Fee: | $15.00 |
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Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Course Fee (Basic) | In-Person Fee | $ 15.00 |
| Course Fee (Alternate) | Non-Member Fee | $ 30.00 |
Fredericksburg United Methodist Church
1800 Llano Street | Fredericksburg, TXMichael Barr
Michael Barr earned a bachelor’s degree in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. in history from Texas State University. Instructor Michael Barr writes a local history column, called Hindsights, for the Fredericksburg Standard. He is a regular contributor to Rock and Vine Magazine.| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 04/30/2026 | Thursday | 2 PM to 3:30 PM | Fredericksburg United Methodist Church |
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