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Help Preserve Texas History for Future Generations

Become part of Texas history! Join our dedicated team of volunteers at Texas Historical Commission state historic sites and help share our state's remarkable stories. Whether you're passionate about education, preservation, or simply connecting with visitors, there's a meaningful role waiting for you. Make new friends, develop new skills, and make a lasting impact on how Texas history is preserved and shared. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at thc.texas.gov/volunteer [ [link removed] ].

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Discovery Kids with Sam Bell Maxey House

*Thursdays in July, Paris*

Enjoy a hands-on program where children explore museum work behind the scenes at the Sam Bell Maxey House [ [link removed] ], learning how artifacts are cared for and exhibits are curated before creating their own displays for public viewing.

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Experience San Jacinto Summer Camp

*July 21-23, La Porte*

Campers will relive the events surrounding the Battle of San Jacinto [ [link removed] ] through hands-on activities, crafts, and demonstrations, following the footsteps of Texian and Mexican troops from the Runaway Scrape to the climactic battle.

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Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

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Experience the Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration [ [link removed] ] *this Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.* at Washington-on-the-Brazos [ [link removed] ]. This year’s event shines a spotlight on the vital role of African American churches in the Brazos Valley, featuring inspiring local church choir performances, an engaging program on church impact, informative booths, craft vendors, delicious food, and more!



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Ich Bin Ein Amerikaner

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Celebrate the Fourth of July all week at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill [ [link removed] ]—bring your own picnic and enjoy the historic grounds. Then, on *July 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m*, experience "Ich bin ein Amerikaner [ [link removed] ]" with living history demos, a laser shooting range, historic games, flag-making crafts, and ice cream-making as you discover German Texan Independence Day traditions on the Bluff.



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Bastille Day Celebration

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Celebrate Bastille Day [ [link removed] ], the French national holiday commemorating the start of the French Revolution, with Antonelli’s Cheese at Austin’s historic French Legation [ [link removed] ]. On *July 12, from 7-9 p.m.*, join the site for an outdoor cheese tasting featuring curated French cheeses, guided by expert cheesemongers, and bring your own picnic or beverage to enjoy while immersing yourself in the rich history and flavors of France.












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Ready to explore Texas like never before? The Texas History Navigator just launched! The app is your new guide to 18,000+ historical sites and markers across the Lone Star State.

Discover hidden stories, listen to audio tours, check in at landmarks, earn badges, and plan your own historical adventures––all for free. Download now [ [link removed] ] on iOS or Android and start your journey through Texas history today!

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