Love is in the air! This week marks several special events celebrating Texas-sized love and pride for the historic courthouses of our state. The first is the announcement of a new campaign from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation Texas and the Texas Historical Commission. February is “I Love Texas Courthouses” month! Visit www.ilovetexascourthouses.org and show your love for our state’s more »
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Have you heard? The Texas Historical Commission (THC) launched their new website! Developing the new agency website accomplishes one of the primary outcomes of Goal 1 of the Statewide Preservation Plan. The website features user-friendly navigation, updated content, a new THC blog, and lots of stories and fascinating facts about agency programs and local successes. 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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Congratulations to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (Friends of the THC) for the recent launch of their new website! Visit the website today and learn all about how you can support the THC, including honoring your personal Texas Hero by contributing to the 1836 campaign, becoming a Texas Hero, or simply making a more »
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The Texas Historical Commission is excited about the efforts of Comal County Historical Commission (CHC) to develop a Strategic Plan that taps in to the broader goals of Texas’ Statewide Preservation Plan. Comal CHC’s Strategic Plan is a great example of how local preservation organizations can draw inspiration and ideas from this larger agenda, and more »
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I was raised to be respectful and modest. And though these traits have served me well for many years, I have learned that from time to time you need to raise your hand, speak up, and even put your foot in the door to help people recognize the larger matter or the greater good. Having more »
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We are nearing the end of our month long celebration of County Historical Commissions (CHCs), where we have shined a spotlight on the work of a select group of CHCs across the state. We were able to share more than 20 projects demonstrating a range of local preservation efforts, all of which contribute to reaching 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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