Two Sides of the Same Coin: George W. and Laura Bush
George W. Bush and Laura Welch Bush both grew up in Midland, Texas, where their childhoods were shaped by family, friendship, school, and the simple rhythms of West Texas life.
Mason Rebuilding
Read about the Hill Country town that's increasingly drawing visitors with its restored courthouse.
Beyond the Beach
For those traveling to Corpus Christi or South Padre in search of a break from triple-digit heat, consider these historical getaways, featuring refreshing Texas mystique. And air conditioning.
The Homes of President Eisenhower
President Eisenhower has three house museums dedicated to him, and each showcases a different defining moment in Eisenhower’s life.
Three Women Who Helped Shape San Jacinto
Throughout its nearly 190-year history, women have played a vital role in preserving and shaping the story of the San Jacinto Battleground.
Creating the San Jacinto Battleground: The TVA, DRT, and SRT
The Battle of San Jacinto became the defining event of Texas’s independence. Over the next century, the battleground evolved into a memorial landscape through the concerted efforts of passionate individuals, the Texas Veterans Association (TVA), and the Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas (SRT & DRT).
Rebirth on the Brazos
Another New Beginning: Upgraded Washington-on-the-Brazos Site Brings Texas Republic Era to Life
Generations of Goodness
Slaton Bakery near Lubbock is a tasty Texas Treasure Business Award recipient.
Conducting Railroad History
Slaton Harvey House carries locomotive, women's heritage at new THC site.
5 Hidden Historical Gems in Texas You Need to Visit
To help you find some of Texas’ best hidden gems of history, we’ve put together a little treasure map.