The historical marker program is one of the most visible of our many programs. With more than 16,000 to date, historical markers can be found in all 254 Texas counties. Watch this video for an overview of the program, and learn how you can get involved. #MarkerMonday | Texas Historical Commission

Texas was still part of Mexico when the first German pioneers arrived in the 1820s. They came by the thousands, then tens of thousands—German immigrants weary of the growing oppression in their homeland, but hopeful they could start a productive new life elsewhere. Between 1865 and 1900, about 40,000 Germans arrived in the Lone Star State; they were the single largest European immigrant group at the time. One of the most significant imports they brought was their culture. Nearly 200 years of Ger

The Texas Historical Commission is pleased to announce that early-bird registration is now open for Real Places, our historic preservation and heritage tourism conference presented by Phoenix I Restoration and Construction and hosted by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission. The fourth annual Real Places conference returns to Austin January 29–31, 2020 at a new venue: the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin. Check out the exciting schedule, featuring a diverse and dynamic mix of speakers,

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You may have heard of the Bullock Texas State History Museum's La Belle exhibit (#labelleship), but did you know the excavation of the famous ship generated more than 1,000,000 artifacts now held in museums along the Texas coast? In our latest blog post, we celebrate Texas Archeology Month (#digTAM16) by hitting the road with our La Salle Odyssey mobile tour for the perfect fall road trip along the Texas coast. As you’ll read, the mobile tour provides interpretation of the artifacts held at each

Produced in collaboration with the Fort Worth Aviation Museum for our new Texas and the Great War mobile tour, this video explores the history and impact of aviation in North Texas, which finds its roots in the World War I era. This Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Fort Worth Aviation Museum will host its 3rd Annual Hops and Props festival, a celebration of aviation and craft beer. Private beer tastings during flights in vintage aircraft are even available for an additional fee! For