DRIPPING SPRINGS BABBLE: HAYS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION SCREENING IN DRIFTWOOD ON FRIDAY

HAYS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION SCREENING IN DRIFTWOOD ON FRIDAY

Descended from one of the oldest families in Hays County, twin sisters Winnie Harper Moyer and Minnie Harper are the subjects of the latest oral history for the “Voices of Hays County” series, sponsored by the Hays County Historical Commission (HCHC).

The video screening will be presented free of charge at 6:00PM on Friday, June 4, at the Driftwood Community Center. The Center is located at the intersection of FM 150 and CR 170 (Elder Hill Road), behind the Methodist Church.

Winnie and Minnie grew up in the Antioch Colony, just outside of Buda, where they continue to be active in the community. Antioch Colony was formed as one of the first black communities in the county.

In their childhood days, the Harper twins worked with their brothers and sisters for their father, George Harper, as he farmed cotton, cane and vegetables throughout the state and across the west. They share memories of those days, as well as other reflections on growing up in Hays County, during the oral history.

This video documentary is number eight in the “Voices of Hays County” series, which is an ongoing project of the HCHC. Jim Cullen conducted the interview for the history, and Richard Kidd did the filming and editing. Bonnie Eissler was the sound technician for the project.

Photo, above, taken of Winner and Minnie Harper in 1952. The twin sisters were in their teens at the time.