Courthouse Community Events

When the Texas Historical Commission (THC) launched its Texas Main Street Program (TMSP) in 1981, many historic downtowns across the state were desolate. Vacant and neglected, they lacked the vitality of bygone years when downtowns pulsed and Main Streets bustled. Similarly, Texas’ historic courthouses—some of the most iconic structures in the state—had significantly deteriorated due to years of inadequate maintenance, insensitive modifications, and weather-related damage. But thanks to the success of two THC programs—TMSP and the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program—many historic city centers in the Lone Star State have been revitalized and are once again lively destinations that provide remarkable settings for community festivals and events.

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Courthouses with Community Events