Going Ham at Mission Dolores
Parks on the Air (POTA) operators explore Historic Sites with their HAM Radios.
Heroes of History: Black Heritage in Texas
From wartime service to seeking civil rights, African Americans have been shaping Texas for hundreds of years. Heritage destinations across the state showcase stories of outstanding bravery, caring for one’s community, and more.
Buried Treasure: The Texas Navy with Author James P. Bevill
Award-winning author James P. Bevill shared this colorful and intriguing story of the newly discovered military insignia of the First Texas Navy with San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site in a webinar as part of San Felipe's History at Night Webinar Series.
Going Green
Protecting history and the environment are not mutually exclusive. Most of Texas’ courthouse restoration projects preserve the historic integrity of prominent county structures while implementing sustainable practices.
Preservation Makes Cents
The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) is protecting these iconic structures in communities throughout the state by offering grants to counties that help preserve their historic courthouses. In the process, Texas is providing a cost-effective example about utilizing existing assets, refocusing community pride, and maximizing the return on historic civic buildings in county seats.
Chicano Art in San Antonio
Learn about the life of famed San Antonio artist Jesse Treviño in this Texas history webinar hosted by Casa Navarro State Historic Site.
It Happened in San Felipe: An Interview with Judge Ken Wise
Judge Ken Wise will join us in highlighting some of the important, unknown, and downright strange things that have happened in San Felipe over the years.
A Land So Strange: Cabeza de Vaca’s Journey Across Sixteenth Century America
On October 8, 2020, Casa Navarro State Historic Site hosted a virtual discussion between site manager Georgia Ruiz Davis and author Andrés Reséndez. They discussed Reséndez's book, A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca.
A Tale of Two Cemeteries
Learn about the Comal County Historical Commission's efforts to preserve two Mexican-American cemeteries in New Braunfels.
From Doris to Dwight
Texans have always contributed a surplus of soldiers and resources to the nation’s military. But several of the state’s participants in World War II went above and beyond the call of duty.