 Tejano Monument at the Capitol in Austin, sculpted by Armando Hinojosa of Laredo
From the 1500s through today, Spanish and Mexican heritage has shaped Texas, joined by other Latino cultures from the Caribbean and Central America. In recognition of this long history, we celebrate Tejano Heritage Month and Hispanic Heritage Month in September.
At locations such as the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Texas), our Casa Navarro State Historic Site (a National Historic Landmark), the El Paso Museum of History, and many others, visitors can learn about Tejanos? impact on the Texas Revolution, civil rights, arts and culture, and more.
To find Tejano heritage sites across the state, order our free travel guide, ?Hispanic Texans: Journey from Empire to Democracy? (disponible en espa?ol, ?Texas Hispano: Viaje Desde El Imperio Hasta La Democracia?):
Early bird registration is open now for Real Places 2023, the premier historic preservation conference in the Lone Star State! Save up to $125 when you register by September 30.
The full conference schedule includes 90 expert speakers from across Texas and the U.S., more than 40 sessions and workshops, several renowned keynote speakers who we can?t wait to announce soon, and lots of fun and interesting activities.
This year, we?re offering the best of both worlds: in person and virtual. Plus, recordings will be available to all attendees, whether joining us online or in person, so you?ll be able to watch those great presentations you missed due to concurrent sessions.
1942 was a turning point for World War II. Learn more about the events of that perilous year during the Admiral Nimitz Foundation?s 34th annual symposium, September 16-17.
Hear experts talk about the year that America proved its military might with victories that changed the momentum of the war. Get new insights into the command of Admiral Nimitz, the Army?s role in the Pacific war, and the emergence of women pilots.
This hybrid program will be held both online and in person at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, in the Historic Nimitz Hotel?s newly renovated ballroom.
Have you ever wondered what the Texas Historical Commission does behind the scenes at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites? Are you curious to get more in-depth knowledge about the brewing process and German heritage of the La Grange community? Interested in contributing to the sites but not sure how?
Join us on Sunday, August 28, between 1 and 4 p.m. for a Volunteer Informational Ice Cream Social. Stop by the visitors center and talk with staff to see where you might fit into the volunteer puzzle. This come-and-go event will have homemade ice cream and brief tours of the site.
Over the past year, the Texas Historical Commission has been working with communities and stakeholders across the state to develop a plan that will set the direction for historic preservation activities over the next decade. Now, we need your feedback on the draft plan.
The 50-percent draft of the statewide historic preservation plan is now online. You can read the draft and leave comments through the plan website. We?ll also hold online public feedback sessions later this fall.
Thank you for participating in the Texas preservation movement!
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