Exploring the Quanah Parker Trail
Dozens of arrows, 22 feet tall, pierce the landscape of the Panhandle Plains. They commemorate Quanah Parker, last chief of the Comanche (Nʉmʉnʉʉ), and the territory called Comanchería where his people lived. Parker was the son of a Quahada Comanche man and a white woman, a heritage that made a lasting impact on his life.
Visit Eight State Historic Sites to Experience the Republic of Texas Era
Step back in time and experience the period of the Texas Republic in person or virtually at one of these Texas Historical Commission state historic sites.
Extra Large History
Texans and visitors to our great state have long shared a fascination with the story of Texas’ independence from Mexico. It’s chock-full of larger-than-life historical figures, intense political and military conflicts, and amazing stories of ordinary people experiencing extraordinary things.
Hardtack, the Original MRE
Before refrigeration and canning there was hardtack: the original MRE (meals ready to eat). Take a look at its history and even learn how to make it yourself.
Bexar Battles: San Antonio's Role in the Texas Revolution
San Antonio’s bustling urban environs belie its role in the Texas Revolution. Although it’s challenging to imagine the nation’s seventh-largest city as it appeared in the mid-1800s, pockets of independence-era vestiges remain scattered throughout downtown.
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site Pays Tribute to the First Farmers of the Area
At Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in Alto, we are exploring and teaching about the land management, farming, and foraging practices of the early Caddo people through the knowledge of scientists (archeologists and botanists), historians, anthropologists, and the Caddo people.
Bringing Texas Barbecue History to the Table
Take a look at the history of barbecue in Texas and some of the modern restaurants carrying on the legacy.
Karnes County Craftsmanship
Learn about the history of the Karnes County courthouse and the recent efforts to give it a full restoration.
Explore the THC's Frontier Forts
Discover the forts and other attractions awaiting visitors out on West Texas.
Brewing Heritage
In Texas, many German immigrants gravitated to an area roughly between Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, where they continued the customs of their homeland. Learn about the history of these sites and how they are still being used today.