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*January 30, 2025*
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Make 2025 the Year of Heritage Travel
This year, explore the Lone Star State's rich history through unforgettable road trips and historic sites! Discover the stories behind Texas by visiting some of our 40 state historic sites [ [link removed] ], from western forts to Victorian mansions, or craft your perfect adventure using Texas Time Travel [ [link removed] ]'s comprehensive travel planning tools.
Whether you're embarking on a historic road trip [ [link removed] ] through German heritage in the Hill Country [ [link removed] ], uncovering the charm of historic downtowns [ [link removed] ], or exploring the places of the Texas Revolution [ [link removed] ], this year promises meaningful journeys that connect travelers with the authentic spirit of Texas. Pack your bags and let history be your guide as you uncover the remarkable tales waiting around every Texas highway and historic landmark.
*PLAN YOUR TRAVEL* [ [link removed] ]
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Holocaust Remembrance Week, January 27-31
Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week [ [link removed] ] was established by the Legislature in 2019 to acknowledge the Holocaust’s ongoing significance. There are four Holocaust museums in the state where you can learn more about this topic and reflect year-round:
* Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum [ [link removed] ]
* El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center [ [link removed] ]
* Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio [ [link removed] ]
* Holocaust Museum Houston [ [link removed] ]
Additionally, the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission has a variety of resources, including approved classroom education and stories of Texan survivors and liberators accessible anytime.
The importance of Holocaust education and reflection continues throughout the year. These museums and resources provide ongoing opportunities to learn, remember, and work towards preventing future atrocities:
*LEARN MORE* [ [link removed] ]
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Remembering Iwo Jima's Brave Warriors
Friday-Sunday, February 21-23, Fredericksburg
As part of the 80th anniversary of World War II, The National Museum of the Pacific War [ [link removed] ] will host an Iwo Jima Commemoration [ [link removed] ] to honor and remember those who served and sacrificed for our nation.
The three days of events will include a dedication, concert, and battle reenactment.
*CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS* [ [link removed] ]
Don't forget: You can also visit the _Iwo Jima Museum and Monument State Historic Site [ [link removed] ]_ year-round at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen.
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Tell Us About Your Local Texas Treasure
Has a business served your community for 50 years or more? Nominate them for the Texas Treasures Business Award [ [link removed] ]!
A recent recipient, Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor, opened its doors in 1949. Described as a "cathedral of smoke," the joint was honored with the “American Classics” award by the James Beard Foundation, the first barbecue restaurant in the country to receive the honor.
Nominations are processed quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.
*NOMINATE A BUSINESS* [ [link removed] ]
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Join Us at Real Places 2025!
Real Places [ [link removed] ] is where ideas and inspiration for preserving Texas history are born. Presented by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission and Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC, Real Places 2025 will feature over 100 expert speakers and more than 50 sessions, workshops, and tours all about historic preservation and heritage tourism.
New this year are “Basic” and “Premium” registration options. Sign up this month to save on registration! The final rate increase will occur on *March 21*.
*REGISTER TODAY* [ [link removed] ]
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Rockport Hosts the Smithsonian
Explore Rockport's [ [link removed] ] transformation from cattle shipping hub to charming coastal town through the Smithsonian's traveling exhibit, "Crossroads: Change in Rural America," on display from *January 25 to March 9*. The Smithsonian exhibit examines the evolution of rural America, highlighting how community, identity, and development have changed over the past century. For more details, click here [ [link removed] ].
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Vote for the National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War [ [link removed] ] in Fredericksburg is nominated for Best History Museum in the USA Today 10 Best Readers Choice Poll [ [link removed] ]. The museum offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the Pacific theater during World War II and pays tribute to the sacrifices made by servicemen and women. Vote every day until February 10! To vote now, click here [ [link removed] ].
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Upcoming Events
*Public Meetings:*
* Jan 30-31: Texas Historical Commission Winter Quarterly Meeting [ [link removed] ], Austin
*Webinars:*
* Feb 6: Villa Finale: Museum & Gardens, the only site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Texas [ [link removed] ], Casa Navarro
* Feb 12: Uncovering Forgotten History: The Enslaved Peoples of Castroville [ [link removed] ], Landmark Inn
*Other Events:*
* Jan 30: 11 Days on the Colorado - The Pivotal Battle Unfought with Author James E. Brasher [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* Feb 1: March on Fredonia [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* Feb 1: Public Guided Tours: Black History Month [ [link removed] ], Levi Jordan Plantation, Brazoria
* Feb 8: Community Curation Workshop [ [link removed] ], Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
* Feb 8: Stevens Chapel UMC Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Schulenburg
* Feb 14: Romance in the Gilded Age [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
* Feb 15: Day of Remembrance [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
* Feb 15: Conroe Community Cemetery Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Conroe
* Feb 15: Boots and Saddles: Leatherworking [ [link removed] ], Fort McKavett, Fort McKavett
* Feb 22: New Light Missionary Baptist Church Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Abilene
* Feb 22: Texas in the 1840s [ [link removed] ], Landmark Inn, Castroville
* Feb 27: William Barrett Travis' "Victory or Death" Letter - A Deep Dive into the Revered Story [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* Feb 28: Open House: Navarro's 230th Birthday [ [link removed] ], Casa Navarro, San Antonio
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