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Following the 2019 destruction of the site's museum by a tornado, Caddo Mounds State Historic Site 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.
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
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Seguin: May 30
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, 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:
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, French Legation, Austin
- May 3: Fort Griffin Star Party, Fort Griffin, Albany
- May 4: The Camel Corps at Fort Lancaster, Fort Lancaster, Sheffield
- May 4: CORNAPALOOZA Block Party, Casa Navarro, San Antonio
- May 5: Bluff Creek Cemetery Historical Marker Dedication, Livingston
- May 7: The Roots of Pan Dulce, French Legation, Austin
- May 11: Music at the Mansion, Fulton Mansion, Rockport
- May 16: Candle Making, San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
- May 18: Art Showcase, National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
- May 18: Bluff SchuetzenFest, Kreische Brewery, La Grange
- May 18: Caddo Artist Workshop: Kacey Roach and Screen Printing, Caddo Mounds, Alto
- May 24-25: Varner-Hogg Scavenger Hunt, Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
- May 24-25: Levi Jordan Scavenger Hunt, Levi Jordan Plantation, Brazoria
- May 25: Pacific Valor: Seargeant Darrel Cole, National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
- May 25: Bison: The One Stop Shop, Goodnight Ranch, Goodnight
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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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Nearly 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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