A Trail Through Texas History: El Camino Real de los Tejas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail was designated as part of the National Trails System by the U.S. Congress in 2004, but its story started far earlier, as a series of routes laid by Indigenous Texans and later followed by Spanish colonists, French explorers, Anglo-American settlers, and enslaved people seeking freedom.
First Official Baseball Game at San Jacinto
On San Jacinto Day in 1868, the Battleground was the site of one of the first official baseball games in Texas.
From Fields to County Fairs: Tom & Minnie
Tom Rayburn and Minnie Eldridge had a lot going on while living at the Rayburn farm, let’s look back on the things Tom and Minnie did for themselves and the people of Fannin County.
Artifact Spotlight: An Epergne for the Ages—The Rayburn Family Centerpiece
Learn about the history of a very unique centerpiece featured at the Sam Rayburn House.
Plantations' Past
Since Texas’ colonization, people of African descent have been contributing to the state and its history. With their arrival in Texas as early as 1528, African Americans—whether enslaved or free—were instrumental in settling Spanish Texas.
Keeping the Lighthouse
Learn about the history of the Port Isabel Lighthouse and the recent efforts to restore it to its former glory.
Independence! A Lone Star Rises
See the independent film, “Independence! A Lone Star Rises” produced by the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Foundation.
Remember The Republic
To this day, the Republic of Texas captures the imagination of people across the globe. On March 2, 1836, the founders set in motion a series of events which created an identity that transcended politics and still lasts with us. Learn about some sites around the state that preserve its legacy.
