Although the historic site is open year-round, one of the best times to visit is during the Texas Independence Day Celebration. Enjoy live music, watch a historical play about the signers of the declaration, watch live demonstrations of weaving, quilting, and other 19th-century crafts, and sav...
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more Got it!0Cart Login Explore Texas Things To Do Places to Stay Maps Contest Order BrochuresTexas Historical Commission 1511 Colorado Austin, TX 73301 thc@thc.texas.gov (512) 463-6100 www.thc.texas....
There’s actually a whole park in San Antonio with four missions: the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada missions were built in the 1700s as the Spanish worked to expand their influence in the area. You can visit all of them ...
The park comprises over 300 years of history and culture while being the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. You can explore the vast historical park on the Hike and Bike Trail. Each location is 2.5 miles apart along the glistening San Antonio River. Top sites include Mission San Jose...
On the University of Texas campus, theLBJ Presidential Libraryhouses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650,000 photos, and 5,000 hours of recordings from President Johnson's political career. There are also over 54,000 objects to see, such as the desk used for the signing of the 19...
Photo: Google Maps Presidio La Bahia (Goliad) This prison fort is known for its historical significance in the Texas Revolution.Presidio La Bahiais said to be a hotbed of paranormal activity. Visitors report hearing unexplained footsteps, seeing shadow figures, and experiencing cold spots throughout...
"It's also one of 90 Texas Main Street cities recognized by theTexas Historical Commissionfor efforts to revitalize historic downtown districts," their site explained. "Established in 1832, Bastrop got its start as a tiny town with only a hotel, courthouse, stockade and general store before gr...
attractions to stop at along the road. The best states for summer road trips therefore are those that keep costs low while providing the best driving experience and most fun activities," explains Cassandra Happe, Wallethub analyst.Save more in the SouthHit the open road in an RV by Roadpass...
Wacoan writer Susan Bean Aycock sat down with several members of the McLennan County Historical Commission recently to talk about the fabric of community and the role of historic small businesses; the importance of telling the full stories of real people in their best and worst moments; and the...
(Austin)- Explore West Texas forts, visit the homes of American heroes, and experience the Storied Sites of Texas at the Texas Historical Commission's 22 historic sites. More Info Order Brochure Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport (Rockport)- Chart your course for the Texas Maritime Museum in Ro...