Remembering the Porvenir Massacre
Learn about the Porvenir Massacre that happened on the Mexican boarder during WWI, and the THC's Undertold Marker program that ensures events like this are not forgotten.
Downtown Corpus Christi’s Colorful and Captivating Murals
Discover some of Corpus Christi's rich history showcased on the walls of downtown buildings with a collection of coastal and Chicano influenced murals.
Linked by Land and Sea
We don’t know if Henry Grady Oxford and Robert Lee Melbern knew each other in life. We do know that these young men living parallel lives on Central Texas soil embarked upon similar lives of service for their country and are forever linked in death.
Nurturing Local Art and Performance at the Uvalde Grand Opera House
The Uvalde Grand Opera House was built in 1891 and is the second-oldest opera house in Texas. Rich with history and legend, the building has seen a vice president, state governor, two dragons, and even a few ghosts.
Historic Courthouse Roles
The next time you’re watching a movie at home or on the big screen, keep an eye out for one of the stars of Texas’ architectural scene: a historic courthouse. From classic flicks to modern masterpieces, movies with Texas courthouses reflect the Lone Star State’s colorful heritage in small towns and big cities.
Explore Lesser-Known Texas Revolution Sites Near Houston
Discover the “birthplace of the Texas Revolution” and other sites that kindled the drive for Texas independence.
Artifact Spotlight: Who Owned the Mysterious Gray Dress
We are excited to reveal a recently conserved dress that likely belonged to one of the Rayburn women who lived in the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site. Although we cannot determine the owner of the dress, we can use the dress itself and our knowledge of who lived in the house to reveal clues as to the dress’s owner.