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A Sterling Collection

Learn about the history behind the extensive silver collection at the Starr Family Home.

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Beauty Behind Apocalypse: the Real Texas Courthouse in "The Leftovers"

For a few months in 2015, Lockhart’s beautiful county courthouse square transformed into the fictional town of Jarden, Texas—the only town in the world spared from a mysterious global cataclysm in the HBO original series “The Leftovers.”

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Float On

Experience the serene ride down the Brazos river from the Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site to Fort Parker State Park.

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Marine Archeology and History at Ocean Discovery Day

See the highlights from the 10th annual Ocean Discovery Day in Galveston.

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Reopening a Waco Landmark

Learn how the Texas Historic Preservation Tax Credit helps assist historic buildings across the state.

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Dames of the Round Table

Learn about the Pan American Round Table, a century-old women's group promoting cultural alliances among countries in North and South America.

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Century-old Guide Captures Meridian Highway’s Magic

Learn about the history behind Texas' first highway guide.

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Austin's Tejano Walking Trail

The 4.9-mile Tejano Walking Trail covers an incredible span of history, from the post-Civil War expansion of the railroad to the 2009 dedication of a Cesar Chavez statue at a library on his namesake street. Learn about some of the 24 sites waiting to be explored.

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Certifiably Effective

The Certified Local Government (CLG) program is a significant starting point for Texas municipalities interested in sustaining a preservation ethic in their communities; this local, state, and federal partnership supports preservation goals by offering technical assistance and financial grants.

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Archeological Awareness

As one of the oldest regional archeological societies in the state—established in 1959—the Houston Archeological Society (HAS) has seen a constant ebb and flow in membership through the years. But the organization is currently experiencing a true renaissance.