All the Bells & Whistles: The upsized history of homecoming mums in Texas is a fun, funny, and interactive presentation by Amy J. Schultz. Amy is the author of the award-winning book MUMENTOUS, a collection of personal stories, photographs, and deep dives into the 110+ year evolution of the homecoming mum tradition.

Registration for this event will open in Summer 2026. For more information, sign up for the enewsletter at the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission website.

Meet the Homecoming Mumologist

Amy J. Schultz, author of MUMENTOUS, is an award-winning photographer and author who explores unique aspects of modern culture that hide in plain sight. Amy and her husband live in Texas with their gigantic golden retriever. When she isn’t talking about mums, Amy is writing, taking photos, working with clients on creative projects, traveling, snort-laughing, or vacuuming up dog fur.