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Texas Historical Commission Offers Free Admission to Military and Families

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is once again proud to offer free admission to its historic sites to active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces and their families in conjunction with the national Blue Star Museum initiative.

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Statewide Historical Sites Spring Into New Season With Texan Flair

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is excited to announce a lineup of unique gifts you’ll have to spring into action to snag for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or perhaps a graduation.   

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Texas Historical Commission Welcomes Smithsonian Exhibition to San Elizario 

In partnership with the Smithsonian Institution and the Texas Historical Commission, the town of San Elizario will host a national traveling exhibition as part of the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street program. 

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Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott praises community historical preservation and economic development

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott recognized the Lone Star State's most impactful and longstanding historic preservation and economic development initiative – the Texas Main Street Program.

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Casa Navarro State Historic Site to Host 3rd Annual Cornapalooza Block Party

Whether you love corn or are looking for a fun-filled activity, pop on down to Casa Navarro State Historic Site for the third annual Cornapalooza Block Party.

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Fort Martin Scott hosts inaugural Frontier Fest

Making its debut, this festival will transport visitors to an era where the echoes of horses and bugle calls set the stage for adventure.

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Texas Historical Commission Welcomes Smithsonian Exhibit to Buffalo Gap

In partnership with the Smithsonian Institution and the Texas Historical Commission, the town of Buffalo Gap will host a national traveling exhibit from March 15 to April 27 as part of the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street program.

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Hill Family of San Felipe donates vital archeological land to San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has accepted a donation of approximately 15 acres of land near the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site in San Felipe from the family of George W. Hill, whose hometown was San Felipe.

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Dine In Elegance at Fulton Mansion State Historic Site

For the first time in its storied history, the Fulton Mansion State Historic Site is opening its doors for an unforgettable series of four exclusive dinner parties in 2025.

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Texas Historical Commission Welcomes Smithsonian Exhibit to Rockport

In partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, the Texas Historical Commission is excited to welcome the institute’s famed Museum on Main Street program to Rockport.