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Fast Facts

2011

Year that the Curatorial Facility for Artifact Research opened to receive collections

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From the THC Blog

A night photo of the neon marquee of the Plaza Theater in Garland Texas

Midcentury Masterpiece Theaters

Texas is home to a number of beautifully restored Midcentury Modern movie theaters and concert venues.

Bringing Texas Barbecue History to the Table

Regardless of approach, the history of barbecue in Texas boasts a fascinating mix of cultures and techniques that spawned the smorgasbord of cuisines many people enjoy today.

The Medallion

THC’s official magazine containing news and advice about preservation projects, Texas’ historic sites, and heritage tourism.

Statewide News & Events

Texas Historical Commission, Tom Lea Institute release mobile tour dedicated to legendary Texas artist

The Texas Historical Commission recently launched a mobile tour dedicated to the life and work of prolific artist and El Paso native, Tom Lea. Texas Time Travel Tours is a suite of multimedia mobile tours created by the THC, featuring narrated history, GPS-enabled maps, photo galleries, short videos, and audio clips. The Tom Lea Trail Tour, created in partnership with the Tom Lea Institute, is the 12th statewide tour added to the platform.

Fanthorp Inn announces temporary closure for extensive preservation efforts, anticipates reopening in summer 2024

Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site in Anderson will be closed to the public for extensive preservation efforts beginning Monday, September 25. This weekend is the last weekend the site will be open to the public until Summer 2024.