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By Margaret Hoogstra

Texas Historical Commission Chairman John Nau is a persuasive advocate for history.

Features

Local

A Tejano Treasure

It’s a somewhat-hard-to-find oasis in the shadow of downtown San Antonio, but those who do…

A Site to Behold

Of all the places to put down roots, the “Father of Texas” Stephen F. Austin…

Elegance on the Bay

Sitting prominently along Aransas Bay in Rockport, the Fulton Mansion has stood tall and majestic…

Remember Goliad!

Today, the Texas Historical Commission has 32 State Historic Sites, but few share close proximity…

Square Dance Across Texas

Think back to elementary school. The prospect of gym class may have had you thinking…

Life

Bringing History Home

Sometimes it is hard to relate to individuals who lived in the past when all…

Putting Words to Photographs

When you step onto the grounds of Fort McKavett, you are met with a sense…

Tortillas and Tradition

If you were to poll a group of Texans about what they are most passionate…

Historic Treasures of Ancient Texas

Texas has an impressive collection of historic properties and sites that offer a glimpse into…

From the Texas Revolution to World War II

Texas has been squabbled about, claimed and counter-claimed, and even fought over for most of…

Minding the Fort

When the Republic of Texas became the 28th state in 1846, the responsibility for defending…

Legacy

Celebrating Local History

There are a limited number of “official” Texas state historic sites, but every downtown has…

Texamination: State Historic Sites

How well do you know Texas? Test your knowledge of Texas history and heritage in this interactive quiz.

Get Out & Get Into Texas History

Wanna get away? Of course you do—we’ve all been a bit stir crazy! The question…

State Historic Sites of Texas

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has among its archival holdings collections that document…

Monti Goodin: Preserver of Panhandle Heritage

Monti Goodin sits in the kitchen of her home located just down the road from…

Introducing Texas State Historic Sites

In the eastern United States, signs stating “George Washington slept here” have been used for…