Plus our 2022 holiday gift guide!
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November 17, 2022
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Rebuilding History
More than 1,200 years ago, a group of Caddo people established a village west of what is now the city of Nacogdoches. The village was composed of beehive-shaped grass houses, 30 to 50 feet across. Pine and willow poles made the inner frame, which builders then thatched with switchgrass.
This year, with support from members of the Caddo Nation and other volunteers, we?ve been rebuilding a traditional grass house at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site. There are three more volunteer workdays this month?November 19, 25, and 26?during which we?ll tighten the frame and thatch it. Please join us in this heartfelt project!
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Gifts that Make an Impact
Show your support for historic places in Texas by giving holiday gifts from the Texas Historical Commission!
THC state historic sites are hosting several Christmas-themed events [ [link removed] ] this season. While you visit, discover unique gifts made by artisans across Texas. From apparel and jewelry to home goods and books, these items will delight?fans?of history and?heritage travel while supporting our preservation programs.
Museum Store Sunday [ [link removed] ], November 27, is a great time to shop at our state historic sites.
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Upcoming Events at State Historic Sites
November and December are full of events at our state historic sites! From a celebration of Native American Heritage Month [ [link removed] ] to a Christmas ornament workshop [ [link removed] ] and cooking [ [link removed] ] demonstrations [ [link removed] ], there are plenty of ways to appreciate Texas heritage this season.
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Online Events
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Dec. 1: Make Do and Be Merry: A Chocolate Cake for a Homefront Christmas [ [link removed] ]
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Dec. 8: The Green Book and Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Texas [ [link removed] ]
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