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 San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
School is almost back in session and now is a perfect time to experience Texas history with family or a group tour. Select state historic sites provide guided tours for schools and other groups. Self-guided tours are also available for anyone looking to explore our sites at your own pace. To learn more or to plan your trip, please contact any of our state historic sites.
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.
 Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site
Stretching 350 miles, the Texas Gulf Coast is home to captivating state historic sites, including Fulton Mansion and Port Isabel Lighthouse. The southern portion of the coast—roughly 100 miles of shoreline between Rockport and South Padre Island—offers travelers a diverse range of heritage tourism opportunities. Discover history for yourself on this road trip through the South Texas Coastal Bend.Â
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.
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Upcoming Events
- August 3:Â Healing From Tragedy: Group Art Therapy, Magoffin Home, El Paso
- August 5:Â Living History Outpost: The Battle of Munda Pointe, National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
- August 5:Â Dog Days of Summer, French Legation, Austin
- August 11:Â Livingston's Back-to-School Toy Sleepover, Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
- August 12:Â Chalk Full of Lessons: Back to School at the Kreische House, Kreische Brewery, La Grange
- August 19: Public Whitewashing Day, Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Fort McKavett
- Save the date, September 16:Â 2023 Admiral Nimitz Symposium, National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, and online
- Save the date, October 14:Â San Jacinto Fall Fandango, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
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