JFK60 Series

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, OLLI at UNT has partnered with Dory Wiley to curate a series of evening presentations and chartered bus trips centered around this tragic event.

An Evening with Dory Wiley

Thursday, September 14

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Robson Ranch Clubhouse

Series host Dory Wiley will give the inaugural presentation, which will provide an overview of the entire series. He will discuss the day of the assassination and summarize all that has transpired over the last 60 years regarding research, investigations, and the discovery of new material.

Witnesses to History: A Panel

Wednesday, September 27

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Robson Ranch Clubhouse

This special event will feature individuals who experienced JFK’s assassination and its aftermath firsthand, including journalist Keith Shelton, physician Norman Gant, and Secret Service agent Mike Howard. Members will hear what it was like to be there and witness such a tragic series of events as they unfolded. The panel will be moderated by Dory Wiley.

Sniper Training, Dealey Plaza, and the Big Event

Tuesday, October 3

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Robson Ranch Clubhouse

In this session, assassination researcher and former police sniper Brian Edwards will walk members through the ballistics of the assassination and challenge the credibility of the “magic bullet theory” that was the basis for the Warren Commission’s lone gunman theory. He will demonstrate why he believes Dealey Plaza was the perfect spot to assassinate the president with crossfire.

An Evening with Robert K. Tanenbaum

Tuesday, October 10

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Robson Ranch Clubhouse

In this session, Robert K. Tanenbaum, deputy chief counsel for the U.S. House Select Committee on Assassinations, will discuss the successes and failures of the committee’s report on the JFK assassination. He will also examine the case for Oswald’s guilt or innocence.

Examining a Key Witness in the Killings of JFK, Oswald, and Ruby

Tuesday, October 24

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Robson Ranch Clubhouse

In this session, Dory Wiley will present Judyth Baker, who will discuss knowing both Jack Ruby and Lee Harvey Oswald. In the style of a mock trial, Baker will undergo both direct and cross-examination, giving testimony and material facts that will perhaps change everything members know about the JFK assassination.

The JFK Assassination Trial You Never Heard About:

E. Howard Hunt vs. Liberty Lobby

Thursday, November 2

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Robson Ranch Clubhouse

In this session, Dory Wiley will present details of a little-known trial with results that continue to reverberate today. For the first time, material witnesses were cross-examined and testified publicly regarding their possible involvement in the assassination of JFK.

Chartered Bus Trips

The Texas Theatre & The Sixth Floor Museum

Monday, September 18

$100 Per Member

Travel with us by chartered bus to Dallas for a private screening of Oliver Stone’s documentary JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass inside the historic Texas Theatre. After the film, we’ll visit The Sixth Floor Museum to enjoy box lunches and explore its core exhibit. Before we board our buses for home, we will take time to view Dealey Plaza.

UNT Dallas College of Law Private Tour

and November 22, 1963: The Aftermath

Friday, November 10

$150 Per Member

In 2019, the UNT Dallas College of Law moved into the building known as Old City Hall after a major restoration. Part of that restoration included the creation of a permanent 2,500 square foot exhibition commemorating the building’s role in the aftermath of JFK’s assassination. The alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, was held in the building for two days until he was shot and killed by Jack Ruby in the basement as police attempted to transfer Oswald to another facility. The law school’s exhibit, which is not yet open to the public, traces Oswald’s movements after Kennedy was shot and includes interactive touch panels, floor maps, time stamps, and even 1960s-era television sets.

Members will first tour the law school itself, which features several historical displays throughout the building. Dory Wiley will then give a brief presentation in the school’s courtroom. Finally, members will enjoy an exclusive tour of the special exhibit, which is housed in the building’s basement. Law student volunteers will assist and guide members throughout the evening. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served at no extra cost.