Mumentous author Amy J. Schultz joined RG Mums co-founder Sabrina Rosser for a wide-ranging conversation about why and how homecoming mums in Texas just keep on going... and growing.

Following their conversation, Sabrina took a tour of the Mumentous cultural heritage exhibit, on display in Garland, TX through October 12, 2024.

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Garland Mumentous Exhibit & Program Info

MUMENTOUS: Football, Glue Guns, Moms, and a Super-Sized High School Tradition

FREE EXHIBIT runs from August 10 - October 12, 2024
Garland City Hall, 200 N. 5th Street, Garland, TX 75040

Monday - Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed on Sundays

Step into the heart of Texas tradition with MUMENTOUS: Football, Glue Guns, Moms, and a Super-Sized High School Tradition. This captivating exhibit, hosted in partnership with the Texas Lakes Trail Region, showcases the evolution of high school homecoming mums, offering a nostalgic journey through Texan culture, the DIY movement, and the role of women as tradition-keepers. Don't miss this opportunity to reminisce and reconnect with cherished memories alongside friends and family.

FREE Homecoming Film Series

Plaza Theater, 521 W. State Street, Garland, TX 75040

American Graffiti (1973)
Thursday, August 22, 2024
7:00 p.m.

Back to the Future (1985)
Thursday, September 5, 2024
7:00 p.m.

Varsity Blues (1999)
Thursday, September 19, 2024
7:00 p.m.

Special Exhibition Events

Visit visitgarlandtx.com/events/2024/mumentous for complete information, directions, tickets, and more

Your Grandmother's Mum* - $5 per person (please purchase tickets in advance)
Saturday, August 17
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Build Your Mum* - $50 per person (please purchase tickets in advance)
Sundays, August 18, September 8, and September 22
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

FREE Homecoming Mum Masterclass
Saturday, August 24
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Amy J. Schultz Book Signing
Saturday, August 31 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
and Saturday, September 14 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

FREE Author Talk: “All the Bells and Whistles” with Amy J. Schultz
Saturday, September 7
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Decorate Your Mum* - $50 per person (please purchase tickets in advance)
Thursdays, September 12 and September 26
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Garter Clinic* - $20 per person (please purchase tickets in advance)
Saturday, September 21
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Meet Mums, Inc.
Saturday, October 5
2 p.m.

Visit visitgarlandtx.com/events/2024/mumentous for complete information, directions, and more

Shameless Plug for MUMENTOUS

If you enjoyed reading this, you might enjoy my book, Mumentous: Original Photos and Mostly-True Stories about Football, Glue Guns, Moms, and a Supersized High School Tradition that was Born Deep in the Heart of Texas.

Do you have a **favorite local bookstore**? Even if they don't stock *Mumentous* on their shelves, they can order it for you by the ISBN number or they may sell via **Bookshop.org**. To shop at the “world’s largest new and used independent bookstore,” visit **Powell’s City of Books**.

You don’t have to take it from me. Look for independent reviews of Mumentous scattered throughout my website. Like this one:

“…(I) loved the author's dedication. She uses her writing and photography skills to educate people about mums and adds commentary about her emotional connection to the homecoming tradition, which shows her passion for the topic. The black and white photos gave the book a nostalgic feel and complemented the text.

The topic of mums makes this book unique, and the stories surrounding the tradition add an authentic and emotional background that many readers will resonate with… Traditions give us a sense of belonging, and their continuity is a testament to our preservation of history…

Brilliant work.”

— Readers' Favorite, 2024 Bronze Award winner

Video Exclusive: Sabrina Rosser of RG Mums takes a tour of the Mumentous exhibit and chats with author Amy Schultz