National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
A Special Theodore Talk Lecture with Bethany Dodson
Sunday, May 24th, 2026, via Zoom at 2:30 pm
Join Bethany Dodson, Director of Research & Education at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, for an engaging discussion on the history and culture of cowgirls. The Cowgirl is where history meets horsepower and fearless women take center stage. Located in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, it’s the only museum in the world that celebrates the grit, grace, and guts of the women who shaped the American West — and who are breaking boundaries today. Through permanent and temporary exhibits, interactive spaces, and powerful storytelling, the Museum highlights artists, ranchers, rodeo champions, activists, and trailblazers from all walks of life. It’s not just about looking back — it’s about inspiring the next generation of unstoppable cowgirls.
Dodson will lead a virtual tour of the galleries and interactives, share some of their 261 Honorees’ incredible stories, and discuss their expansion, opening in the fall of 2026, that will add 16,000 more square feet to their existing 33,000 square feet of interpretive spaces. Register for this presentation here.
Theodore Talk lectures take place via your Zoom video conferencing app on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2:30 pm (CT). Even if you can’t attend the live Theodore Talk lecture and discussion, as long as you register in advance you will receive a link to the Zoom recording of the entire event. All Theodore Talks have closed captioning enabled and this year we are offering Translated Captions as well. A list of future Theodore Talks can be found on the National Events Calendar at: https://www.us.mensa.org/attend/calendar/, or by viewing the January issue of the Mensa Bulletin.
Theodore Talk lectures are now being made possible by the generosity and financial support of Life Member Dr. Mark Cohen. Thank you for your support of the Theodore Talk lecture series which is offered free to all Mensa members in an effort to provide more value for membership.
Questions? Contact Brad Lucht at [email protected].
