As an outreach coordinator for County Historical Commissions (CHC), I work with volunteers every day. That is why I am proud to promote National Volunteer Week (April 21–27) and recognize the contribution of CHC appointees. They are a part of the army of passionate volunteers throughout the state who work with the Texas Historical Commission. more »
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Denton County Historical Commission has embarked on a project to identify, catalog information and history, and promote their iron and steel bridges; educating owners, residents and tourists on how these structures are important clues to the county’s cultural landscapes and heritage. We learned about this project through Denton County Historical Commission’s annual report, which tracks more »
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February was “I Love Texas Courthouses” month and we celebrated in style with several whirlwind tours of county courthouses, two courthouse re-dedications, a website where folks across the state are still sharing their courthouse photos and stories, and a capstone recognition of courthouses at the Capitol steps for Preservation Day. We thought this would be more »
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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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Help us spread the word to your local colleges, universities, students and teachers. The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the Diversity Internship at the Texas Historical Commission (THC). March. 22 marks the end of the application period for college students wishing to pursue an eight-week historic preservation internship with the THC. In seeking to increase the more »
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One year ago, Camp County had no buildings listed in the National Register. Now 67 properties await official listing by the Keeper of the National Register. Thanks to the collaborative project between two programs at the Texas Historical Commission (THC), and dedicated local preservationists and volunteers, Pittsburg now has a complete survey and inventory of more »
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Meet Leslie Wolfenden, the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) new Historic Resource Survey Coordinator. After working for many years doing surveys for private firms in Texas and the Southwest Region, Leslie took a design specialist job with the THC in the Texas Main Street Program. Lucky for the agency, when the former survey coordinator left, Leslie more »
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When Rebecca Borchers moved back to Texas after spending 13 years in Chicago, little did she know her career would come full circle. As the new Executive Director of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (Friends), Rebecca now offices in the choir loft of the historic Gethsemane Church and works side-by-side with Terry Colley, more »
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