HISTORY ON TAP
Join The Heritage Society’s free Community Outreach Program for adults: a monthly lecture series at New Magnolia Brewing Co, located at 1616 Bevis Street. Every second Thursday of the month, expert speakers bring Houston’s rich history and culture to life in a relaxed brewery setting. Mingle with fellow history enthusiasts, enjoy craft brews, and deepen your connection to the city you love.
Raise Your Glass to This!
USA History on Tap: Dr. Sewell: United Mine Workers’ 1922 A Battle for Fair Work Conditions
Thursday, March 12, 2026 • 6:30 PM
Join us for a compelling evening of labor history and civic reflection as The Heritage Society presents History on Tap featuring Dr. Steven L. Sewell, Professor of History at College of the Mainland and past president of the Southwestern Social Sciences Association.
In this engaging talk, Dr. Sewell will explore the 1922 United Mine Workers strike, a pivotal moment in American labor history that galvanized national attention and reshaped the conversation around fair work conditions, union solidarity, and industrial justice.
The strike, which involved over 500,000 coal miners across the United States, was not merely a battle over wages—it was a fight for dignity, safety, and the right to organize. Dr. Sewell will examine the strike’s origins, its impact on labor legislation, and the broader social and political forces that shaped the miners’ struggle. Drawing from union records, newspaper accounts, and government archives, this presentation will illuminate how the 1922 strike helped lay the groundwork for future labor protections and union activism.
This History on Tap session invites audiences to consider how the lessons of the past continue to resonate in today’s conversations about worker rights, economic equity, and civic responsibility.
About the Speaker: Dr. Steven L. Sewell
Steven L. Sewell, Ph.D. is a Professor of History at College of the Mainland in Texas, where he teaches courses in U.S. history, labor movements, and political development. He is a past president of the Southwestern Social Sciences Association, one of the oldest interdisciplinary academic organizations in the United States.
Dr. Sewell’s scholarship focuses on American labor history, social movements, and the intersection of civic identity and economic justice. He is known for his dynamic lectures and public history outreach, which bring historical narratives to life for both academic and general audiences.
With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Sewell has published and presented widely on topics ranging from the Progressive Era to postwar union politics. His work emphasizes the human stories behind historical change, and he is a passionate advocate for using history to inform contemporary civic engagement.
Location: The New Magnolia Brewery, 1616 Bevis St.
Time: 6:30 PM
Admission: Free and open to the public
Come early, grab a drink, and enjoy history served straight up.
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