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November 30, 2023






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Texas School Book Depository Building, Dallas

Sixty Years After Tragedy

It wasn?t long ago that most people had a ready answer for the notorious question, ?Where were you on November 22, 1963?? This date still resonates with Texans, especially in the Dallas area.

Our special JFK edition of "The Medallion" features articles about Dallas in 1963, heritage travel destinations associated with John F. Kennedy?s tragic death in the city, and legendary advisor/preservationist Julian Read.

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Shop Texas History at State Historic Sites

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by shopping for unique and meaningful gifts at Texas Historical Commission state historic sites? Texas is rich in history and culture, and select state historic sites offer a treasure trove of products that help celebrate this heritage and make great gifts.

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Save on Real Places 2024

Early-bird registration is open for our Real Places 2024, the premier historic preservation conference in the Lone Star State. Save up to $150 when you register by December 15.

Presented by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission in partnership with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC, Real Places 2024 will feature more sessions and speakers than ever before! We?ll have over 60 sessions, workshops, and tours; five keynote presentations; more than 100 expert speakers from across Texas and the U.S., several fun networking events; and new activities such as the short ?lightning sessions.?

We?re again offering in person and virtual attendance. Recordings will be available to all attendees, whether joining us online or in person, so you?ll be able to watch all the great presentations you missed due to concurrent sessions.

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Upcoming Events

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*Online:*


* November 30:?O Tannenbaum: German-Texan Holiday Traditions [ [link removed] ]
* December 14: A Bush Family Holiday [ [link removed] ]

*In Person:*


* December 2: Caddo Culture Day [ [link removed] ], Caddo Mounds, Alto [ [link removed] ]
* December 2:?Fields of Honor: A Luminous Tribute at San Jacinto [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto, La Porte
* December 2:?Holiday Open House [ [link removed] ], Magoffin Home, El Paso
* December 2:?Candlelight Home Tour [ [link removed] ], Landmark Inn, Castroville
* December 7:?Holiday Open House [ [link removed] ], Sam Rayburn House, Bonham
* December 8-9:?Candlelight Christmas [ [link removed] ], Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
* December 8-9,15-17:?Trail of Lights [ [link removed] ], Kreische Brewery, La Grange
* December 9:?Castroville Mills History [ [link removed] ], Landmark Inn, Castroville
* December 9:?Cooking Demonstration: Holidays in the 1850s [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin
* December 9:?Prairie Christmas Sing-a-Long [ [link removed] ], Goodnight Ranch, Goodnight
* December 9:?Candlelight and a Christmas Carol [ [link removed] ], Starr Family Home, Marshall
* December 16:?Christmas Crafts on the Ranch [ [link removed] ], Goodnight Ranch, Goodnight
* December 16:?Victorian Christmas Fair [ [link removed] ], Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Fort McKavett
* December 16:?Christmas at San Felipe de Austin [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* December 16:?Dickens on the Brazos [ [link removed] ], Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
* December 16:?Sparkles & Sprinkles [ [link removed] ], Starr Family Home, Marshall
* December 16:?Candlelight Christmas [ [link removed] ], Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
* December 19-23:?Trail of Lights Encore [ [link removed] ],?Kreische Brewery, La Grange

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