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*October 10, 2024*
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Celebrate Texas Archeology Month at the Archeology Fair
October is Texas Archeology Month [ [link removed] ] (TAM)! The Texas Historical Commission, in collaboration with partners across the state, hosts various in-person and virtual events, including fairs, lectures, and tours, to celebrate Texas' rich heritage.
A highlight is the Texas Archeology Fair [ [link removed] ] at the French Legation State Historic Site [ [link removed] ] in Austin on *Saturday, October 12*, from *11 a.m. to 3 p.m.* This free, family-friendly event will feature hands-on activities and demonstrations, such as atlatl throwing and pinch-pot making kits.
Events take place all over the state throughout the month! Check the Texas Archeology Month calendar [ [link removed] ] for details on activities near you.
*LEARN MORE ABOUT TAM* [ [link removed] ]
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The Baytown Mexican School was awarded an Undertold Marker in 2014
Undertold Marker Applications Now Open!
For over a decade, the Texas Historical Commission has selected up to 15 special topics yearly to receive a free historical marker through the Undertold Marker program [ [link removed] ]. Undertold markers address historical gaps, promote diversity of topics, and proactively document significant underrepresented subjects or untold stories.
The submission period is *now open until November 15*! View the application here [ [link removed] ]. Applications can be submitted through the new official Marker Portal. Sponsors of selected topics will be contacted following the THC’s quarterly meeting in January.
*SUBMIT A MARKER* [ [link removed] ]
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Mark Your Calendars for the Fall Fandango
Fall back in time to the frontier! Join San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site [ [link removed] ] on *October 19 *from* 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.* for the Fall Fandango [ [link removed] ], a free event celebrating the vibrant spirit of the 1830s. This family-friendly festival is held outside the San Jacinto Monument in La Porte and will feature living history activities, authentic saloon games, delicious historical recipes, and much more!
Don’t miss out on special experiences like the Chili Queens’ Culinary Journey and the exciting Will Howard Gaming Hall. Bring your family and friends for a day of fun, food, and fascinating history!
*EVENT INFO* [ [link removed] ]
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Smithsonian 'Crossroads' Exhibit Comes to Clifton
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Clifton, a charming small town in Bosque County, is set to host the Smithsonian's traveling exhibit "Crossroads: Change in Rural America" [ [link removed] ] from *October 12 to November 24* at the Bosque Museum.
This exhibit will explore the evolution of rural life over the past century, highlighting rural America's unique history while addressing opportunities for economic revitalization.
*PLAN YOUR VISIT TO CLIFTON* [ [link removed] ]
Business History is Local History
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From big names like H-E-B to local staples like Molina's Cantina, the oldest family-owned and -operated Tex-Mex restaurant in Houston, the THC’s Texas Treasure Business Award [ [link removed] ] program pays tribute to the state’s long-time businesses and their historical contributions to their communities across Texas.
Nominate your hometown favorite today! Nominations are processed quarterly, with the next processing date scheduled for *November 1*.
*NOMINATE A LOCAL BUSINESS* [ [link removed] ]
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Upcoming Events
* Oct 11: Living History Days [ [link removed] ], Fort Griffin, Albany
* Oct 12: Campaign Briefing: Okinawa [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
* Oct 12: Comet Watch Party (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) [ [link removed] ], Fort Griffin, Albany
* Oct 16: Old McCann Cemetery Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Crockett
* Oct 19: Red River War Series: Native American Storyteller [ [link removed] ], Goodnight Ranch, Goodnight
* Oct 19: Lloyd Ruby Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Wichita Falls
* Oct 19-20: Building the Town of Washington: A Trades Program [ [link removed] ], Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
* Oct 22: La Grange M-K-T ("Katy") Depot Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], La Grange
* Oct 26: Maxey After Dark: Ghost Stories [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
* Oct 26: Memories of Monument Hill: A Lantern-Led Theatrical Experience [ [link removed] ], Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill, La Grange
* Oct 26: Ghosts Along the Brazos [ [link removed] ], Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
* Nov 1: Día de los Muertos [ [link removed] ], Magoffin Home, El Paso
* Nov 1: Tales from the Tombstone: Candlelight Graveyard Tours [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte
*Public Meetings:*
* Oct 24-25: Fall Quarterly Meeting [ [link removed] ], Odessa
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