Lectures at The Bryan: Water, Land, Life

Long before modern maps, roads, and cities, the Karankawa people lived along the Texas Gulf Coast, developing a deep understanding of its waters, wildlife, and changing landscapes.
What did it take to thrive in one of North America's most dynamic coastal environments?
Randy Bissell explores the relationship between water, land, wildlife, and culture in Water, Land, Life: The Coastal Ecology of the Karankawa People. Drawing on archaeology, environmental history, and Indigenous knowledge, this lecture offers a deeper look at how the Karankawa adapted to and shaped the Texas coast for generations.
Presented in conjunction with Karankawa: Voices From the Texas Gulf Coast, this program offers fresh perspectives on a region many Texans know—but few truly understand.