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February 13, 2024
THC Welcomes New Agency Executive Director
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Dr. Ed Lengel, a noted military and presidential historian, joined the Texas Historical Commission in January as its sixth executive director. It's been a busy month of meetings and orientations but February will be no slower as Lengel begins visits to each of the agency's 38 historic sites to begin his journey into Texas history. If you're interested in hearing about these visits, follow the Texas Historical Commission on LinkedIn [ [link removed] ] and other social media, and look for more from our new director soon.
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Celebrate Black History Month
Discover the history of African Americans in the U.S. armed forces at the Buffalo Soldier National Museum in Houston [ [link removed] ]. Established in 2000, the museum highlights the often-overlooked stories of Buffalo Soldiers, regiments of African American soldiers who served on the frontier post-Civil War.
From museums and historic churches like the Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church [ [link removed] ] to beloved music venues like Victory Grill [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ], learn more about Black history in Texas:
*AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE* [ [link removed] ]
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Explore New Agency Website
The Texas Historical Commission has launched a redesign of our website and Texas Historic Sites Atlas [ [link removed] ]. We hope these sites help you preserve, learn about, and visit historic places across the Lone Star State. The agency's website is more mobile-friendly than ever, and an all-new navigation design will help you quickly find the programs or services that interest you.
*VISIT WEBSITE* [ [link removed] ]
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Apply for the 2024 Preservation Scholars Program
Applications for the 10-week paid summer internship are open through February 20! Administered by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented groups gain exposure to exciting opportunities in the fields of architecture, archeology, downtown revitalization, heritage tourism, and more.
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Register for Real Places 2024
Real Places is where ideas and inspiration for preserving Texas history are born. Presented by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission in partnership with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC, Real Places 2024 will feature 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.” 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.
Sign up this month to save up to $100 with regular registration pricing. The final rate increase will occur on March 1.
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Upcoming Events
Online:
* Feb 21: Nurses of the Pacific: The Jane Kendeigh Story [ [link removed] ]
* Feb 29: Virtual Tour of the Bush Family Home [ [link removed] ]
In Person:
* Feb 14: Brown Bag Lecture: The Life of Dr. L. A. Nixon [ [link removed] ], Magoffin Home, El Paso
* Feb 15: Demo Days: Haversack Packing [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
* Feb 15: Galentine’s Wine Tasting [ [link removed] ], Magoffin Home, El Paso
* Feb 17: President’s Day [ [link removed] ], Bush Family Home, Midland
* Feb 17: Historical Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], USS Lexington Museum, Corpus Christi
* Feb 17: Day of Remembrance [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
* Feb 17-18: Butchering and Curing [ [link removed] ], Barrington Plantation, Washington
* Feb 18: Historical Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Wharton
* Feb 20: Parlor Chats: The Language of Victorian Courtship [ [link removed] ], Fulton Mansion, Rockport
* Feb 23: Career Day: Curator [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
* Feb 24: The Fanthorps’ 190th Anniversary [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* Feb 24: Officers’ Ladies Societies: Washington’s Birthday [ [link removed] ], Fort McKavett, McKavett
* Feb 24: José Antonio Navarro’s 229th Birthday Celebration [ [link removed] ], Casa Navarro, San Antonio
* Feb 24: Historical Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], York Creek Cemetery, New Braunfels
* Feb 25: Grass Cutting Day [ [link removed] ], Caddo Mounds, Alto
* Feb 29: History at Night: How the Texas Frontier Created a Unique Legal Environment for Women [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
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