By Margaret Hoogstra
Texas Historical Commission Chairman John Nau is a persuasive advocate for history.
It’s a somewhat-hard-to-find oasis in the shadow of downtown San Antonio, but those who do…
Of all the places to put down roots, the “Father of Texas” Stephen F. Austin…
Sitting prominently along Aransas Bay in Rockport, the Fulton Mansion has stood tall and majestic…
Today, the Texas Historical Commission has 32 State Historic Sites, but few share close proximity…
Think back to elementary school. The prospect of gym class may have had you thinking…
Of the state’s 31 historic sites operated by the Texas Historical Commission, one has the…
Sometimes it is hard to relate to individuals who lived in the past when all…
When you step onto the grounds of Fort McKavett, you are met with a sense…
If you were to poll a group of Texans about what they are most passionate…
Texas has an impressive collection of historic properties and sites that offer a glimpse into…
Texas has been squabbled about, claimed and counter-claimed, and even fought over for most of…
When the Republic of Texas became the 28th state in 1846, the responsibility for defending…
There are a limited number of “official” Texas state historic sites, but every downtown has…
How well do you know Texas? Test your knowledge of Texas history and heritage in this interactive quiz.
Wanna get away? Of course you do—we’ve all been a bit stir crazy! The question…
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has among its archival holdings collections that document…
Monti Goodin sits in the kitchen of her home located just down the road from…
In the eastern United States, signs stating “George Washington slept here” have been used for…
