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The Friends of the Texas Historical Commission partners with the Texas Historical Commission to preserve and promote the real places and real stories of Texas, including our?state historic sites.?
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Greetings! Over the last several months, the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission has been working on updating our strategic plan for the next three years. In January of this year, the Friends Board of Trustees and key THC leadership spent a day together to discuss and reaffirm our mission, restate our vision and values to reflect the state that we serve, and outline our priorities for the next three years. |
Join us in welcoming the 2024 cohort of Preservation Scholars! This outstanding group of students wowed us in their applications and interviews. The range of perspectives, academic programs, and lived experience they bring to their passion for historic preservation is nothing short of inspiring. We can?t wait to see what they will accomplish in their 10-week-long internships with the Texas Historical Commission. Without further ado, we are thrilled to announce this year?s cohort.
Your organization may have the best, most creative and brilliant leadership, but as Yale School of Management?s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld described to CNBC: ?It?s not crazy to talk about Theranos, or WeWork, Groupon, MySpace, WebMD, or Naptster?so many companies that fall off the cliff because they didn?t have proper governance, they didn?t figure out, how do you get the best of a genius?? This is just as true of nonprofits as it is at for-profit organizations. Governance matters, as does accountability.
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 The Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (FTHC), in partnership with the Texas Historical Commission (THC), were delighted to present the 8th annual Real Places Conference in Austin on April 3-5. A beacon of opportunity for the historic preservation community, the conference brings together historic preservation officers, historians, county historical commissions, architects and engineers, archeologists, curators, interpreters, managers of museums and historic sites, scholars, students, as well as THC staff and partner organizations to network with and learn from one another. This year, the conference set a new record for registrations. One look at the incredible lineup of workshops, events, and keynote presentations and it?s clear why!
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We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of our team, Traci Anderson! She is our new office and finance manager and bookkeeper. Traci is a native Austinite, who grew up in towns scattered throughout south, central and east Texas before returning to her Austin roots to attend St. Edward?s University. Armed with a B.A. in History, she worked at the French Legation as a docent and events coordinator before transitioning to the private software industry. Most recently she was on staff at Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, where she spent a decade overseeing the magazine?s finances, while also serving as contributing writer and photographer, website administrator, and assisting with marketing and subscriber acquisition. Not surprisingly, much of her published content focuses on the history of the places she has visited.
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Did you know you can support the preservation of Texas history by including the FTHC in your will or estate plans? By including a legacy gift to the FTHC in your estate planning, you help safeguard the stories, landmarks, and cultural heritage that define Texas. This forward-thinking philanthropy ensures that future Texans can experience and learn from the state's vibrant past. |
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Early Japanese immigrants in Texas played a crucial role in establishing the rice industry in the Lone Star State. The incredible yet undertold story of these pioneering Texans is a story of family, community, agriculture, hardship, and resilience.
Presenter: Sidney Lu is associate professor and the Annette and Hugh Gragg Chair of Transnational Asian Studies at Rice University.?
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Join us and hear the story of Texas wines that come with a great historical legacy and pioneering spirit founded by visionary people in the true Texas tradition.
Presenter: Dr. Russell Kane aka ?Doc Russ Texas Wineslinger," an award-winning Texas writer, author and wine aficionado.
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Long before Americans began to officially commemorate Juneteenth, in the heat of East Texas, saddles were being cinched, buckles shined, and lassoes adjusted for a day on the Black rodeo circuit in honor of the holiday.
Presenter: Sarah Bird, the bestselling author of more than a dozen novels and essay collections.?
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