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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.

Texas Historical Commission’s Real Places Conference Returns in April 2025

Real Places is back in Austin, April 23–25; hybrid experience available

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Slaton Harvey House Becomes Texas Historical Commission’s 40th Historic Site

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has added the Slaton Harvey House to its historic sites network, marking its 40th property under THC stewardship.

Grants Available For Texas’ Endangered Historic Resources And Heritage Education Projects

Owners of threatened historic or archeological resources in Texas can apply for grant funding from the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) Texas Preservation Trust Fund (TPTF).

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Magoffin Home State Historic Site Visitor Center Temporarily Closed for Construction

The Magoffin Home State Historic Site announces that effective immediately its visitor center is temporarily closed for construction.

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Texas Historical Commission Welcomes Smithsonian Exhibit to Brenham

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

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Statewide Historical Sites Ring in Holidays with Texan Flair

The holidays are in full swing, and in true Texan fashion, we’re doing things big!