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 Texas School Book Depository Building, Dallas
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.
Download and subscribe to our free quarterly publication for this and all aspects of Texas history.
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.
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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In Person:
- December 2: Caddo Culture Day, Caddo Mounds, Alto
- December 2:?Fields of Honor: A Luminous Tribute at San Jacinto, San Jacinto, La Porte
- December 2:?Holiday Open House, Magoffin Home, El Paso
- December 2:?Candlelight Home Tour, Landmark Inn, Castroville
- December 7:?Holiday Open House, Sam Rayburn House, Bonham
- December 8-9:?Candlelight Christmas, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
- December 8-9,15-17:?Trail of Lights, Kreische Brewery, La Grange
- December 9:?Castroville Mills History, Landmark Inn, Castroville
- December 9:?Cooking Demonstration: Holidays in the 1850s, French Legation, Austin
- December 9:?Prairie Christmas Sing-a-Long, Goodnight Ranch, Goodnight
- December 9:?Candlelight and a Christmas Carol, Starr Family Home, Marshall
- December 16:?Christmas Crafts on the Ranch, Goodnight Ranch, Goodnight
- December 16:?Victorian Christmas Fair, Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Fort McKavett
- December 16:?Christmas at San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
- December 16:?Dickens on the Brazos, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
- December 16:?Sparkles & Sprinkles, Starr Family Home, Marshall
- December 16:?Candlelight Christmas, Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
- December 19-23:?Trail of Lights Encore,?Kreische Brewery, La Grange
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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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