“The Texas Capitol” is an educational book designed for the iPad. The book is designed to give a personal tour of the artwork, rooms, and monuments on the grounds and can be used as an informative guide. With panoramic views and high detail pictures, it allows the reader to explore the Capitol in a new more »
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We had so much fun posting County Historical Commission (CHC) projects throughout the month of November and we hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about a lot of local success stories! One of our active commissioners, Mike Donegan, posted a question on the Matagorda County for Kids post, requesting more information on kids history/preservation more »
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Community colleges are an obvious avenue to recruit young historians, but very few County Historical Commissions (CHCs) reach out to these students and involve them in projects. Congratulations to Travis CHC for their ongoing program that engages community college students and staff members in learning and presenting local history. Project Name: Travis CHC Community College more »
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Congratulations Crosby County Historical Commission (CHC)! In addition to providing a paid internship and meaningful one-on-one training on historical research, this project set up a mentor relationship, created specific goals, provided tangible outcomes, and illustrated CHC leadership. Project Name: Crosby CHC Works with High School Intern Organization: Crosby County Historical Commission Location: Crosby County Region: more »
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We celebrate Upton County Historical Commission (CHC) because they are proud of the history that is particular to their region and create ways for people of all ages to engage in fun, history-related experiences that preserves culture and traditions. Project Name: Upton CHC Celebrates National Day of the Cowboy Organization: Upton County Historical Commission Location: more »
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This Franklin County Historical Commission (CHC) project is a fun and colorful way to educate kids about history and traditions, and its framework insures that several generations will be involved in the celebration. Way to go, Franklin CHC, for creating an engaging activity for kids that captures the attention of the entire family! Project Name: more »
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We celebrate Matagorda CHC for finding new ways to educate students on county history when their established program approach encountered obstacles. Their new approach created county history lessons to people of all ages no matter where they are located. Project Name: Matagorda County for Kids Organization: Matagorda County Historical Commission Location: Matagorda County Region: Independence more »
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Thank you to Mike Vance and Houston Arts and Media for submitting the local project HAM Slices of History on the Tell Your Story Page. Read about (and watch!) these fantastic “slices” of Southeast Texas history that are engaging youth and inspiring people to learn about the places and stories of their community. Have a great historic preservation more »
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Please forward this on to any college students, professors and administrators you know. The Preservation Internship is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the many facets of preserving historic and cultural resources, work on a substantial project and get paid! The application deadline for college students wishing to pursue an eight-week historic preservation internship with more »
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When I was a student pursuing my Masters in Historic Preservation, I dreamed about a paid internship. It was more a pipe dream, I should say. I managed to score a great internship with the City of Eugene, Oregon and had the opportunity to help designate a local historic district. But there was no stipend or minimum wage attached. I gleefully more »
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