One of the oldest houses in Austin, the French Legation opened in 1841 as a home and diplomatic outpost for the French chargé d'affaires to the Republic of Texas.
A lecture by scenic artist Karen Maness on the hand-painted backdrops of The Wizard of Oz, part of the French Legation's outdoor film series.
Outdoor screening of the 1951 film 'An American in Paris' as part of the 'Painted Dreams & Western Horizons' film series at the French Legation State Historic Site.
A staged reading of the verse play 'The American Revolution' by Kirk Wood Bromley, following General George Washington on his quest to secure independence.
Outdoor screening of the 1956 epic Western 'Giant' as part of the 'Painted Dreams & Western Horizons' film series, featuring a talk by artist Karen Maness.
Outdoor screening of the 2010 film True Grit as part of the Painted Dreams & Western Horizons film series, with guest speaker Karen Maness.
Outdoor screening of Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette as part of the Painted Dreams & Western Horizons film series, introduced by artist and author Karen Maness.
