Discover the history of African Americans in the U.S. armed forces at the Buffalo Soldier National Museum in Houston. 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 to beloved music venues like Victory Grill, learn more about Black history in Texas:
The Texas Historical Commission has launched a redesign of our website and Texas Historic Sites Atlas. 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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
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In Person:
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Feb 14: Brown Bag Lecture: The Life of Dr. L. A. Nixon, Magoffin Home, El Paso
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Feb 15: Demo Days: Haversack Packing, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
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Feb 15: Galentine’s Wine Tasting, Magoffin Home, El Paso
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Feb 17: President’s Day, Bush Family Home, Midland
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Feb 17: Historical Marker Dedication, USS Lexington Museum, Corpus Christi
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Feb 17: Day of Remembrance, National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
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Feb 17-18: Butchering and Curing, Barrington Plantation, Washington
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Feb 18: Historical Marker Dedication, St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Wharton
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Feb 20: Parlor Chats: The Language of Victorian Courtship, Fulton Mansion, Rockport
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Feb 23: Career Day: Curator, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
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Feb 24: The Fanthorps’ 190th Anniversary, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
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Feb 24: Officers’ Ladies Societies: Washington’s Birthday, Fort McKavett, McKavett
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Feb 24: José Antonio Navarro’s 229th Birthday Celebration, Casa Navarro, San Antonio
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Feb 24: Historical Marker Dedication, York Creek Cemetery, New Braunfels
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Feb 25: Grass Cutting Day, Caddo Mounds, Alto
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Feb 29: History at Night: How the Texas Frontier Created a Unique Legal Environment for Women, San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
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