HONORS 150 YEARS OF CITY HISTORY
Presentation on Carolyn Jackson kicked off series
A series of talks at the Taylor Public Library will honor and shed light on the city’s 150 years of existence during the 2026 sesquicentennial celebration, officials
said. Taylor Talks is held at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., on the first Tuesday of the month 6-7:30 p.m. with a different host sharing some of their favorite Taylor stories.
The public is invited to attend, said library Director Amy Keyes.
“Come join our special guests, each of whom will present a unique perspective on Taylor’s history,” Keyes said.
Former educator, local historian and Taylor Press columnist Tim Crow, kicked off January’s event with his presentation on television and radio pioneer Carolyn Gossett Jackson.
Jackson graduated from Taylor High School in 1944 and lived in Taylor most of her life.
For those who missed Crow’s presentation, they can learn more about Jackson and her career at the Duck Room Museum, 1004 Dellinger St., or watch Crow’s two-hour interview with Jackson on YouTube at “Duck Hall of Fame: The Carolyn Jackson Story.”
Crow noted the interview is long, but the opening credits break down sections of the interview so viewers can watch the video in its entirety or jump to the parts they are most interested in.
“It was a lot,” Crow said, “but I wanted to get it all down while she was still around to tell the stories.”
Crow recorded the video four years ago and Jackson died two years later in January 2024.
Upcoming topics for the Taylor Talks series include barbecue, agriculture, music, the Moody family, the Taylor Police Department and more.
For more, visit taylortx. gov/Calendar or call the library at 512-352-3434.
The city plans several celebrations and events during the year to honor Taylor’s 150th anniversary.
