The Texas Historical Commission saves the real places that tell the real stories of Texas. That’s not just a tagline, it’s a daily objective of the devoted staff and grassroots volunteers who dedicate their lives to preserving and sharing the Lone Star State’s legendary heritage. This video depicts the far-reaching effects of this dedication, from more »
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“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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Happy Valentine’s Day! Today and for the whole month of February, we are unabashedly showing our love for Texas Courthouses. It’s easy to celebrate this heart-shaped holiday and lavish some affection for our beloved courthouses – visit www.ilovetexascourthouses.org to learn how! Imagine packing your bags and taking 5 days to visit 13 courthouse gems in Texas. That’s 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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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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We congratulate El Paso County Historical Commission (CHC) because this is such a smart project––the concept and execution––and not the first time that El Paso has used transportation partners to promote history (see El Paso CHC’s Mass Transit Heritage Outreach Project). El Paso CHC continues to push the boundaries and innovate as an organization, engaging more »
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Kudos to Houston County Historical Commission (CHC) for partnering with Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) successfully for many years. Partnerships with local colleges and universities can provide CHCs with so many wonderful avenues and tools to protect and share history, but few take advantage of these opportunities. Project Name: Houston CHC Maps County History more »
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We celebrate Cherokee County Historical Commission (CHC) for finding ways to work with community partners to educate and attach people to the unique history that defines their county. Project Name: Tourism, Industry and History in Cherokee County Organization: Cherokee County Historical Commission Location: Jacksonville Region: Forest Trail Project Description: For many years, Cherokee CHC and more »
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