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Transfer of Ownership Ceremony

A new chapter begins for one of Texas’ most significant historic sites as the THC officially assumes ownership of Presidio la Bahía State Historic Site [ [link removed] ] from the Diocese of Victoria on January 28.

Our Lady of Loreto Chapel will continue to serve the community as an active parish while this pivotal Texas landmark enters a new era of preservation. This transition ensures long-term protection of the Goliad site and reinforces the state’s dedication to its history as Texas approaches its Bicentennial in 2036.

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Camp Along a Historic Trail

Mission Dolores [ [link removed] ] offers 32 paved, full hook-up campsites with access to restrooms and showers, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers can enjoy a quiet stay along El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail while exploring the mission’s history, museum exhibits, and surrounding recreation areas.

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Camp at the “Prettiest Post in Texas”

Overnight camping at Fort McKavett [ [link removed] ] is available to formal or chartered organizations. Groups can stay in historic Barracks No. 4 or camp on the fort grounds surrounded by restored 19th-century buildings and sweeping West Texas vistas that bring the site’s Indian Wars–era history to life.

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Texas Liberator: Witness to the Holocaust

A candle memorial
January 26-31,10 a.m.–4 p.m.

The Texas Liberator: Witness to the Holocaust [ [link removed] ] shares the powerful stories of U.S. soldiers from Texas who helped liberate Nazi concentration camps at the end of World War II. Through detailed panels, the exhibit explores the war’s background, the Holocaust, and the lasting impact these experiences had on the soldiers who witnessed them. Presented during Holocaust Remembrance Week, this exhibit at Eisenhower Birthplace [ [link removed] ] honors their courage and humanity.



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Join the Militia at the March on Fredonia

Illustration of soldier firing cannon
Saturday, February 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Commemorating the Austin militia's role in quelling the 1826 Fredonian Rebellion, San Felipe de Austin [ [link removed] ] is hosting their annual March on Fredonia [ [link removed] ] event. The Fredonian Rebellion was an early, but short-lived, attempt at independence from Mexico. Experience militia drills, learn why most settlers weren’t ready to break away just yet, and feel the blast of a live cannon firing!



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The Republic of Texas is No More

Illustration of Republic era Texas soldiers raising the American flag
Thursday, February 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Washington-on-the-Brazos [ [link removed] ] is celebrating the 180th anniversary of Texas Statehood [ [link removed] ]! On February 19, 1846, President Anson Jones lowered the Republic flag and raised the American flag—marking Texas’ transition from republic to statehood. A flag-raising demonstration will be held at Hatfield’s Exchange and readings of Jones’ farewell speech at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.












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Celebrate Texas history all year long with a free Longhorn Herd Desk Calendar when you spend *$25 or more* at the Texas Historic Sites Web Store [ [link removed] ]!
This calendar features striking photography from the Official State Longhorn Herd at the Fort Griffin State Historic Site.

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