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*December 21, 2023*






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Real Places, Real Stories

Main Plaza has been a center of San Antonio?s civic life since the 18th century. Its hundreds of years of architecture include governmental, commercial, and religious buildings, one of which is San Fernando Cathedral. Established in 1731, the cathedral is an active place of worship and hosts community events such as celebrations of Las Posadas each December. Find a historic place near you using our Atlas.

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Shop Texas History at State Historic Sites

The holiday season is quickly upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by shopping for last-minute 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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Apply for a Paid Summer Internship at the THC

Applications are open now for the 2024 Preservation Scholars cohort! In this paid internship program by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission [ [link removed] ], undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented groups gain exposure to exciting opportunities in the fields of architecture, archeology, downtown revitalization, heritage tourism, and more. Please share this opportunity with your network; the application deadline is February 24.

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Register for Real Places 2024

The premier historic preservation and heritage tourism conference in the Lone Star State, Real Places 2024 is presented by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission in partnership with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC. It will take place April 3-5 both online and at the?Renaissance Austin?Hotel. 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:*


* December 21: Beyond the Czech Belt: How Kolaches Became an Iconic Texan Treat [ [link removed] ]
* February 1: ?One of the Best States of All?: Russell Lee?s Photographs of Texas, 1939-1959 [ [link removed] ]

*In Person:*


* December 21-23:?Trail of Lights Encore [ [link removed] ],?Kreische Brewery, La Grange
* December 30:?Battleground Van Tour [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
* January 6:?Cooking Class: Rice Salad with Cooked Ham [ [link removed] ], Magoffin Home, El Paso
* January 6:?Sam Rayburn Day [ [link removed] ], Sam Rayburn House, Bonham
* January 6:?A Day with the Press [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* January 6:?Threads of Hope Series [ [link removed] ], Goodnight Ranch, Goodnight
* January 13:?Coffee Brewing [ [link removed] ], Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
* January 19:?Caddo Artist Series [ [link removed] ], Caddo Mounds, Alto
* January 20-21,?Huddled 'round the Hearth [ [link removed] ], Barrington Plantation, Washington
* January 27:?Behind-the-Scenes Tour [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
* January 27:?French Legation Flea Market [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin

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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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