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June 16, 2022
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Juneteenth: Freedom Comes to Texas
On June 19, 1865, Union troops in Texas, based out of Galveston, began to enforce the end of slavery following the Civil War. Approximately 250,000 enslaved Black Texans had new legal status, which was further codified when the 13th Amendment was ratified later in the year.
This week, we hosted a discussion about the impact of emancipation for the newly free Texans who had been enslaved at Levi Jordan and Varner-Hogg plantations. In addition, many communities and organizations are hosting online and in-person events [ [link removed] ] to celebrate.
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People wearing 1970s-style clothing march in a gay Pride parade [ [link removed] ]
Marchers in Texas’ first Pride parade, Dallas, June 24, 1972, courtesy UNT Libraries Special Collections
Building Community
In June 1972, Dallas was the site of the first gay Pride parade in Texas. The area where the parade was held, surrounding the intersection of Throckmorton Street and Cedar Springs Road, has been considered the center of the city’s LGBTQ+ community since the early 1970s and is known as The Crossroads.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, gay and lesbian people began moving to the area, drawn to its bohemian image and picturesque architecture. With the onslaught of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, The Crossroads became not only an entertainment district, but also a center for political activism, social services, and medical testing. An official Texas historical marker recognizing this history was dedicated in 2018.
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Texas-shaped historical marker with text overlay: Nominate someone, Texas Historical Commission Preservation Awards [ [link removed] ]
Make a Nomination for the 2022 Preservation Awards
Preserving history and heritage takes effort. Recognize someone in your community for their hard work!
The Texas Historical Commission offers annual awards to recognize worthy accomplishments and exemplary leadership in the preservation of Texas’ heritage. These awards cover achievements in the fields of archeology, historic architecture, museums, community heritage development, and more. The nomination deadline is July 15.
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Our Resilient Heritage: The 2022-2032 Texas Statewide Historic Preservation Plan [ [link removed] ]
Share Your Feedback on Our Preservation Plan
Since last fall, the Texas Historical Commission has been developing the 2022-2032 Texas Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, which will guide local, regional, and state efforts over the coming decade. Stakeholders like you from large and small communities and a variety of preservation fields have been involved via in-person and online workshops—thank you!
The draft plan will be available later this summer for public feedback. Register on the plan website to get updates about how to share your thoughts:
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Upcoming Events
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June 23: Working Women into the Borderlands [ [link removed] ]
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[ [link removed] ]June 25: Virtual Genealogy Workshop [ [link removed] ]
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[ [link removed] ]June 30: The Santa Fe Expedition: Pushing the Boundaries of the Republic of Texas [ [link removed] ]
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[ [link removed] ]Juneteenth: Freedom Comes to Texas [ [link removed] ] (recording)
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June 16: Movies on the Lawn [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin
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June 16, 23, 30: Movies at the Lighthouse [ [link removed] ], Port Isabel Lighthouse, Port Isabel
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June 17: Games [ [link removed] ] at Magoffin Home, El Paso
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June 18: Women in Uniform [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
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June 18: Nature Walk at Landmark [ [link removed] ], Landmark Inn, Castroville
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June 18: Donuts with Dad: Father’s Day Event [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
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June 18: Discover Your Roots Genealogy Workshop [ [link removed] ], Starr Family Home, Marshall
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June 18: Slavery and Emancipation in Washington County [ [link removed] ], Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington
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June 25: Fairy Garden Workshop [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
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June 30: Story Time at the Café Legation [ [link removed] ], French Legation, Austin
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July 1: First Friday [ [link removed] ], Fanthorp Inn, Anderson
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July 2: Independence Day Celebration [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
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July 2: Special Outpost: Northern Marianas Campaign [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
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July 10: Second Saturdays with Steve [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
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July 16-17: Painting the Perimeter [ [link removed] ], Barrington Plantation, Washington
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