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June 15, 2023
Statues of a Black man and woman celebrating emancipation, with text: Juneteenth, Freedom Comes to Texas [ [link removed] ]
Freedom Comes to Texas
On June 19, 1865, Union troops in Texas began to enforce the end of slavery following the Civil War. Approximately 250,000 enslaved Black Texans, including people at sites such as Varner-Hogg Plantation [ [link removed] ] and Levi Jordan Plantation [ [link removed] ], had new legal status. Learn more about this monumental step in history through our recorded webinar:
*WATCH THE PROGRAM* [ [link removed] ]
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Casa Navarro, a single-story adobe house with a palm tree in front [ [link removed] ]
Casa Navarro State Historic Site near the historic center of San Antonio
Bringing San Antonio?s Culture to the World
San Antonio is proud of the rich culture built within the city. Cultural institutions help us keep our sense of community. Now, thanks to Google Arts and Culture and 19+ local cultural institutions?including our Casa Navarro and Landmark Inn state historic sites?people around the world can explore over 1,600 artworks and artifacts from San Antonio online for the first time.
*EXPLORE SAN ANTONIO* [ [link removed] ]
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Nominate Someone: Texas Historical Commission Preservation Awards [ [link removed] ]
Nominations Open for 2023 Preservation Awards
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:
*MAKE A NOMINATION* [ [link removed] ]
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Upcoming Events
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* TODAY, June 15, noon Central: Discover Your Roots: A Genealogy Webinar for Beginners [ [link removed] ], Starr Family Home
* June 29: From Hope Chests to Museums: How Women Saved the West [ [link removed] ], Friends of the Texas Historical Commission
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* June 17: Donuts with Dad [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
* June 17: Donuts & Dad [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin
* June 17: ?By Industry We Thrive!? A 19th-Century Trades Program [ [link removed] ], Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Fort McKavett
* June 17: A Slice of History: Women Like Ike [ [link removed] ], Eisenhower Birthplace, Denison
* June 17: History Under the Star: The Experience of Battle [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
* June 17: ?Bluff? Games: Gambling and Gaming in German Texan Culture [ [link removed] ], Kreische Brewery, La Grange
* June 17: Living History Saturday: Capitol of the Republic Tour [ [link removed] ], Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
* June 18: Father?s Day Free Admission for Dads [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* June 18: Juneteenth Social Ride presented by Black History Bike Ride [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin
* June 20: Board Game Night with Table Ready [ [link removed] ], Starr Family Home, Marshall
* June 24: Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration [ [link removed] ], Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
* June 24: A History of Mission Dolores [ [link removed] ], Mission Dolores, San Augustine
* June 25: Okra, Peanuts, & Potatoes [ [link removed] ], Barrington Plantation, Washington
* July 1: Cooking Class: Strawberry Shortcake [ [link removed] ], Magoffin Home, El Paso
* July 1: Dyeing Fabric [ [link removed] ], Starr Family Home, Marshall
* July 1: Boom: Cannon Demonstration [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
* July 1-2: Ich bin ein Amerikaner: A History of Independence Day on the Bluff [ [link removed] ], Kreische Brewery, La Grange
* July 1-2: Summer Sweets [ [link removed] ], Barrington Plantation, Washington
* July 11: Music at the Mansion [ [link removed] ], Fulton Mansion, Rockport
* July 15: Bastille Day Celebration [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin
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Markers [ [link removed] ]
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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