This year’s limited-edition ornament features the Fulton Mansion State Historic Site, perfect for starting or adding to your collection. To assist with your holiday shopping, the THC has created an online holiday gift guide showcasing a curated selection of products inspired by Texas history.
Enjoy a Historic Celebration
Immerse yourself in Texas history while enjoying activities that capture the spirit of the season. Experience over a century of holiday traditions, craft your best ornaments, delight in the enchanting holiday lights, and much more! You will find it all at a State Historic Site near you!
The THC recently celebrated the grand reopening of the Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site in Anderson. Originally built in 1834 by English immigrant Henry Fanthorp, this historic inn evolved from a simple two-room cabin into a 17-room inn by 1850. It has welcomed notable figures like Sam Houston and features original furnishings that have never left the property.
The extensive renovations revealed fascinating hidden writings from its past and archeological evidence of enslaved individuals who lived and worked on the site. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the reopening festivities, including the ribbon-cutting ceremony and stagecoach rides!
Registration is now open for Real Places 2025! Presented by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission and Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC, this premier historic preservation and heritage tourism conference will feature over 100 expert speakers and more than 50 sessions, workshops, and tours.
New this year are “Basic” and “Premium” registration options, with early-bird rates available until December 20—save up to $155! Additional discounts are offered for Courthouse Stewards, students, and group registrations.
Join us in Austin or online April 23-25 to enhance your knowledge and connect with others in the field.
 2024 Preservation Scholars Summer Cohort
Applications are now open for the 2025 Preservation Scholars Program!
This summer internship program, run by the Friends of the THC, offers undergrad and graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds hands-on experience in historic preservation. Scholars will develop valuable skills, build professional relationships, and gain exposure to various projects. Applications are due February 21, 2025. For more details:
 McFarland House, Travis County, TPTF FY 2023 Architecture—Development grant recipient for roof rehabilitation and repair
The THC will open applications for the Texas Preservation Trust Fund (TPTF) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026 in December 2024. This program provides matching, reimbursable grants for historic preservation projects related to archeological, architectural, and heritage education resources.
Special funding opportunities will be available for projects in the Panhandle area and the city of Dallas, allowing applicants in these regions to request larger grants than usual.
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