Ceramics that Tell Stories
Learn about the importance of ceramic artifacts and what they can tell us about the past.
Furniture Detective at Work
Learn about the backstory behind some of the furniture at the Starr Family Home.
On the Road to Progress
The Bankhead Highway’s impact on hundreds of Texas communities—from colossal cities to tiny towns—remains evident to this day. Upon completion of the highway in the 1920s, businesses and attractions specifically catering to motorists emerged along the transcontinental roadway, which stretched across Texas from Texarkana to El Paso. Fortunately, many of these resources remain intact.
A Steer on a Mission
This is a story about one of the steers in our Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd at Fort Griffin State Historic Site named Old Paint.
How to Outsmart a Cowboy
Sometimes, longhorns can be more intelligent than we give them credit for, maybe sometimes even more intelligent than us.
Opening Sabine Pass
Learn about the significant upgrades made to Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site.
Angelina (Peyton) Eberly—A Pioneering Spirit
Learn about the life and times of Angelina (Peyton) Eberly.
