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*May 3, 2024*
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Caddo Mounds State Historic Site Reopening
Following the 2019 destruction of the site's museum by a tornado, Caddo Mounds State Historic Site [ [link removed] ] will celebrate its official reopening on Saturday, May 18. The ribbon-cutting ceremony commences at 11:30 a.m. with speakers reflecting on the importance of restoring the site and the resiliency of the Caddo Nation. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the new $2.5 million visitor center and reconstructed grass house and participate in various outdoor activities.
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Imagine the Possibilities of a Historic Property
Imagine the Possibilities is an annual showcase of historic properties that engage potential investors, entrepreneurs, developers, residents, and anyone else who has imagined themselves running a business, owning a building, or living downtown. This May, see what’s possible through preservation! View available properties on DowntownTX.org and then see them in person:
* Amarillo: May 4
* Texarkana: May 10
* Tyler: May 11
* Denton: May 17
* Denison: May 18
* Seguin: May 30
*DISCOVER HISTORIC PROPERTIES* [ [link removed] ]
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Head into the Frontier with a Historic Overnight
Mason County has a vibrant past filled with tales of frontier settlers, Native American tribes, and legendary figures. Experience this history firsthand by staying in charming accommodations steeped in local lore with the Texas Historical Commission’s Historic Overnights program.
Historic Overnights [ [link removed] ], is a THC initiative spotlighting immersive stories and behind-the-scenes content about historic stays across Texas. We’re excited to launch this effort in another historic county, Mason, with our partners, Mason County Historical Commission and the Mason Chamber of Commerce. From rustic cabins to historic bed and breakfasts, here are some of the stories waiting to be discovered:
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Celebrate Living History Week
At Texas Historical Commission state historic sites across the state, you can step back into history. From May 19-25, experience tours and hands-on activities that demonstrate how Texans of the past spent their daily lives. From ornate Victorian mansions to everyday inns, frontier forts to 20th-century leaders’ homes, there’s a state historic site to fit every interest. Many historic sites are near historic downtown districts, where you can dine or shop at local businesses that make their communities unique. See the full range of programs:
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Upcoming Events
* May 3: Under the Oaks - Ruthie Craft [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin
* May 3: Fort Griffin Star Party [ [link removed] ], Fort Griffin, Albany
* May 4: The Camel Corps at Fort Lancaster [ [link removed] ], Fort Lancaster, Sheffield
* May 4: CORNAPALOOZA Block Party [ [link removed] ], Casa Navarro, San Antonio
* May 5: Bluff Creek Cemetery Historical Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Livingston
* May 7: The Roots of Pan Dulce [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin
* May 11: Music at the Mansion [ [link removed] ], Fulton Mansion, Rockport
* May 16: Candle Making [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
* May 18: Art Showcase [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
* May 18: Bluff SchuetzenFest [ [link removed] ], Kreische Brewery, La Grange
* May 18: Caddo Artist Workshop: Kacey Roach and Screen Printing [ [link removed] ], Caddo Mounds, Alto
* May 24-25: Varner-Hogg Scavenger Hunt [ [link removed] ], Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
* May 24-25: Levi Jordan Scavenger Hunt [ [link removed] ], Levi Jordan Plantation, Brazoria
* May 25: Pacific Valor: Seargeant Darrel Cole [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
* May 25: Bison: The One Stop Shop [ [link removed] ], Goodnight Ranch, Goodnight
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