Mumentous TLTR Cultural Heritage Panel Exhibit at Carrollton Public Library through October 31, 2026
Visit the Josey Ranch Lake Library this fall to view MUMENTOUS and explore the big, bold traditions of high school homecoming mums in Texas.
MUMENTOUS is a 40-panel exhibition about the unique and complex history of homecoming mums, beginning in the early 1900s through today’s highly-varied practices. The exhibit’s panels cover a number of topics including the emergence of high school football, fan and pop culture, the DIY movement, entrepreneurship, and women as tradition-keepers. The Carrollton Public Library’s curation of the exhibit also includes memorabilia from all three local high schools.
The exhibit is based on research for Schultz's book entitled MUMENTOUS: Original Photos and Mostly True Stories About Football, Glue Guns, Moms, and a Super-Sized High School Tradition That Was Born Deep in the Heart of Texas. The book is published by Atmosphere Press.
Texas Lakes Trail Region Executive Director Wade Dillon with “mumologist” Amy Schultz at the Carrollton Public Library
MUMENTOUS is a special collaboration between Texas Lakes Trail Region, author Amy J. Schultz, and the University of Texas at Arlington Libraries Special Collections with sponsorship from the Arlington Museum of Art.
Exhibit Information
When: Tuesday, September 8 - Saturday, October 31, 2026
Where: Josey Ranch Lake Library, 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton, Texas 75006
Cost: Free
Click here for more information: cityofcarrollton.com/departments/departments-g-p/library/programs-events/exhibitions-displays/exhibits
Shameless Plug for MUMENTOUS
Micah K. at Talking Animal Books
If you enjoyed reading this, you might enjoy my book, MUMENTOUS, which is available in hard cover, eBook and audiobook formats. CLICK HERE for more info and links.
Prefer to support small business whenever you can? Me too. Even if your local bookstore doesn't stock MUMENTOUS on their shelves, they can order it for you by the ISBN number, or they may sell via Bookshop.org so you can order from them online anytime.
If you’re visiting Grapevine, TX, be sure to check out Talking Animals Books. They carry signed copies of MUMENTOUS in store and on their website. Plus they’re completely awesome.
You can also pick up a copy of MUMENTOUS at the Arlington Museum of Art gift shop in Arlington, TX.
