Abilene History... in Plain Sight

We're please to be co-presenters of a video work by Jay Moore... available on DVD and also cablecast on AISD TV Abilene Suddenlink Channel 7...

Episode 1:
The Bankhead Highway
Upcoming Showings:
Sunday, July 26th at 8:00 pm CDT
Tuesday, July 28th at 7:00 pm CDT
Saturday, August 1 at 8:00 pm CDT

This video traces the route and history of what became US Highway 80 and laterInterstate 20... one of the great American cross-country highways, and an important contributor to Abilene's development. Surprising insights about how the highway came to be are uncovered by Abilene historian Jay Moore, who wrote and directed the series. Shot and edited by Rob Westman.

History In Plain Sight series is presented with the support of a grant from the Dian Graves Owen Foundation of Abilene. The Abilene Preservation League proudly serves as fiscal sponsor of the series.

Don't miss it!
DVD copies available by contacting Jay Moore at jay.moore@abileneisd.org or the APL at info@abilenepreservation.org ($10 picked up; $11.60 mailed)