Rental Facilities at State Historic Sites
From Victorian mansions to a 150-year-old riverfront inn, several of the Texas Historical Commission's state historic sites provide one-of-a-kind venues for weddings and special events.
Exploring the Heart of History: The Magoffin Historic District
Located in the heart of El Paso, the Magoffin Historic District is a unique blend of the city's rich history.
Top 4 Historic Sites to Relive the Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution isn’t just a chapter in the history books—it remains a living legacy preserved through the Texas Historical Commission's evocative state historic sites.
The Friendship of Sam Rayburn and Harry S. Truman
The legendary House speaker and president shared a tight bond throughout their political careers.
Hands-On Workshops: Do-No-Harm Cemetery Preservation
A two-day workshop in Henderson County taught participants how to clean and repair historic gravestones, marking the inaugural training events supported by the Cemetery Preservation Education Program Fund, which emphasized hands-on preservation techniques under the guidance of professional conservators.
HTC Highlight: McNeil Cemetery, Williamson County
An HTC highlight about the McNeil Cemetery in Williamson County
Re-Collections of the Revolution Podcast Episode 8: The Forgotten Declaration
In this episode, we learn about the Goliad Declaration, an important document that helped shift the conflict in Texas from a civil war to a war for independence.
Re-Collections of the Revolution Podcast Episode 7: One Man's Pirate is Another Man's Revolutionary
In this episode, we learn more about the excuses and motivations that drove the Minister of War to issue the Tornel decree, one of the most influential but little-known documents driving the course of the Texas Revolution.
Re-Collections of the Revolution Podcast Episode 6: When the Greys Go Marching In
In episode six, we explore the New Orleans Greys and other American volunteers' impact on the Texas Revolution.
Re-Collections of the Revolution Podcast Episode 5: The Spirit of '76
In the fifth episode, we join the representatives of the 1835 San Felipe Convention as they wrestle with the question, "What are we fighting for?"