Plus, a museum store discount this summer!
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July 20, 2023
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Explore Presidential History in Midland
The THC?s newest state historic site is the Bush Family Home. Built in 1940, the home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the residence of an exceptional political family: two U.S. presidents, a first lady, vice president, second lady, and two state governors.
The site reflects the lives of the family through informative exhibits, photos, and furnishings, including George W.?s childhood room, filled with 1950s memorabilia. In addition to visiting the home, you can also follow the site on Facebook [ [link removed] ] and Instagram [ [link removed] ].
*PLAN A VISIT* [ [link removed] ]
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Save the Date for Real Places 2024: April 3-5!
The state?s premier historic preservation conference returns on April 3-5 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.
Real Places brings together a diverse body of professionals and volunteers to share, learn, and inspire innovative approaches to the preservation of Texas history. It is hosted by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission [ [link removed] ] in partnership with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC.
Want to share your preservation expertise??Our call for session and workshop proposals is open now through August 11.?If you have a strategy, success story, creative practice, or unexpected lesson learned that accelerated your preservation effort, we want to hear about it. We are seeking proposals for both breakout sessions [ [link removed] ] (1 hour and 15 minutes) and workshops [ [link removed] ] (4-6 hours).
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more info!
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30% off sale, July 3-August 31 [ [link removed] ]
Shop Discounted Goods at Select State Historic Sites This Summer
Select museum stores at participating Texas Historical Commission state historic sites are having a 30 percent off sale, happening now through August 31. Shop unique, history-inspired items that support our programs. From apparel and jewelry to home goods and books, our museum stores have items to match a variety of interests.
*SEE PARTICIPATING SITES* [ [link removed] ]
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Downtown Brenham courtesy Visit Brenham; 11th Street Cowboy Bar in Bandera and Rockport waterfront both courtesy How Big is Texas
Bringing the Smithsonian to Texas
The THC?s Heritage Tourism Program is thrilled to announce the seven communities selected to host the Smithsonian Institution?s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition [ [link removed] ], ?Crossroads: Change in Rural America.? Catch the exhibit in one of the following communities in 2024-2025. Exact tour dates will be announced next year.
* San Augustine
* Clifton
* Brenham
* Rockport
* Buffalo Gap
* San Elizario
* Bandera
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2023 awardee Barrera?s Supply Company, Inc. in Mission has been serving the Rio Grande Valley since 1918. Photo courtesy of the business.
Tell Us About Your Local Texas Treasure
Business history is local history. Nominate a legacy business near you!
Our Texas Treasure Business Award recognizes the state?s well-established businesses?those continuously operating for 50 or more years?and their exceptional historical contributions to communities across Texas. What historic businesses make your town unique?
*MAKE A NOMINATION* [ [link removed] ]
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Upcoming Events
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*Online:*
* TODAY, July 20, noon Central: The Glorious History of San Pedro Creek [ [link removed] ], Casa Navarro
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*In Person:*
* July 22: Battleground Van Tours [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
* July 22: Living History Outpost: Gear Up! [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
* July 22-23: Farmer Thrifty and Squire Slipshod [ [link removed] ], Barrington Plantation, Washington
* July 26: Gibson Hotel marker dedication [ [link removed] ], Trinity
* July 27: Allen Brooks marker dedication [ [link removed] ], Dallas
* July 28-29: Quilt Hop [ [link removed] ], Sam Rayburn House, Bonham
* July 29: Summer Drink Series: Drinks on Ima's Porch [ [link removed] ], Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
* July 29: Scrumptious Saturdays: Foodways in the Villa de Austin [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* July 29: Living History Outpost: War Correspondents [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
* July 29: Architecture Day [ [link removed] ], Casa Navarro, San Antonio
* August 3: Healing From Tragedy: Group Art Therapy [ [link removed] ], Magoffin Home, El Paso
* August 5: Living History Outpost: The Battle of Munda Pointe [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
* August 5: Dog Days of Summer [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin
* August 11: Livingston's Back-to-School Toy Sleepover [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
* August 12: Waddell Cemetery marker dedication [ [link removed] ], Menard
* August 12: Chalk Full of Lessons: Back to School at the Kreische House [ [link removed] ], Kreische Brewery, La Grange
* August 18: Mickey Leland marker dedication [ [link removed] ], Houston
* Save the date, September 16: 2023 Admiral Nimitz Symposium [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, and online
* Save the date, October 14: San Jacinto Fall Fandango [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
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