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 The lens at Port Isabel Lighthouse stands nearly five feet tall. Photo courtesy Artworks Florida, which made the reproduction lens.
For more than 170 years, the Port Isabel Lighthouse has stood watch over the southern coast of Texas. In late 2022, it received an upgrade?a new light.
Our Historic Sites Division coordinated the reproduction of an accurate, functioning lens and lamp to be fitted into the lantern room at the top of the lighthouse. This installation offers visitors to Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site a glimpse into the working past of the structure and the service it provided to the Gulf Coast.
 Levy?s Electric House, photo courtesy of the property owner
Ever wanted to know more about the historic hotel, bed and breakfast, or short-term rental you?ve booked? Our Heritage Tourism Program is launching a new community partnership, starting in Galveston. With the help of local archivists and historians, property owners are uncovering details about their buildings and the original inhabitants and sharing these fascinating stories with overnight guests. Head to TexasTimeTravel.com to learn more:
Preserving history and heritage takes effort. Recognize someone in your community for their hard work!
The Texas Historical Commission offers annual awards to recognize worthy accomplishments and exemplary leadership in the preservation of Texas? heritage. These awards cover achievements in the fields of archeology, historic architecture, museums, community heritage development, and more. Nominations are open through July 14.
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- May 20: Bluff Schuetzenfest 2023, Kreische Brewery, La Grange
- May 20: Downtown Mural Walking Tour, Casa Navarro, San Antonio
- May 20: Historical marker dedication, Holy Family Catholic Church Parish, Missouri City
- May 20-21: Ploughing the Weeds, Barrington Plantation, Washington
- May 26-28: Texas Rangers at the Fort, Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Fort McKavett
- May 27: Foraging Along the Trail, Mission Dolores, San Augustine
- May 27: Arts and Crafts Fair, Landmark Inn, Castroville
- May 27: Pacific Valor Battle Reenactment, National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
- May 27: Boom: Cannon Demonstration, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
- May 29: Memorial Day Commemoration, National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
- June 2: Backyard Movie Night: Encanto, Starr Family Home, Marshall
- June 3: Nighttime Photography, Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Fort McKavett
- June 3: Cooking Class: Strawberry Ice Cream, Magoffin Home, El Paso
- June 8: Historical marker dedication, Woody-Kutch Livestock Commission Company, Fort Worth
- June 10: Enslaved and Free Black Citizens of San Felipe de Austin, Stephen F. Austin State Park Nature Center, San Felipe
- June 10: Hidden Stories, National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
- June 10: Plein Air Painting Demonstration, French Legation, Austin
- June 10: Cycling Saturday and Battleground Bike Tour, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
- June 10-11: Putting Up for Winter, Barrington Plantation, Washington
- June 11: Cornapalooza, Casa Navarro, San Antonio
- June 13: Music at the Mansion, Fulton Mansion, Rockport
- June 17: Historic Foodways Demonstration: Infused Oils and Vinegars, Starr Family Home, Marshall
- June 17: History Under the Star: The Experience of Battle, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
- June 18: Father?s Day Free Admission for Dads, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
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State historical markers can be found in all 254 Texas counties. Find the one closest to you in our Texas Historic Sites Atlas.
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90 cities are part of the Texas Main Street program. This powerful tool revives local economies and brings communities together.
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The Friends partners with the THC to preserve and protect the cultural heritage of Texas through private philanthropic resources.
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