All posts tagged "Civil War"
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Katelyn Robertson | July 19, 2021
Dead Man’s Hole: Do You Know the Dark Truth of Its Sinister Origin?
Just a few miles south of Marble Falls lies a sinister landmark. On what is now a several-acre...
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Rosi Juarez | June 24, 2021
Discover Camp Verde Texas, Home of Historic U.S. Army Camel Corps
Discover the rich heritage of Camp Verde -- the historic Civil War outpost and home to the US...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | January 6, 2021
A Great Texas Hill Country Pioneer: Betty Holekamp
If you have ever wandered around the Texas Hill Country or enjoyed spending time in a small town...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | May 20, 2020
At Home Activities For Learning About and Celebrating Juneteenth
Teaching children has shifted from a classroom activity led by teachers to virtual collaborations between teachers, kids, and...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | May 14, 2020
A Frontier Counterpart to Texas Cowboys: Florida’s Cracker Cowboys
Texas and cowboys go hand in hand. A robust cattle industry, the historical Chisholm Trail, and the tall...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | April 1, 2020
Hill Country Ghost Towns to Explore When Quarantine Ends: Part 2
Since Native Americans were the sole population of the Texas Hill Country, communities and settlements have come and...
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Spring Sault | September 4, 2019
Meet the Cedar Choppers Clan that Once Reigned Over the Hill Country
A group of rough and rowdy citizens who once ruled over the eastern outskirts of the Texas Hill...
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Max McNabb | November 30, 2018
The Little Drummer Boy of Chickamauga: A Story of the Civil War
The story of the Little Drummer Boy of Chickamauga is one of the most compelling tales of the...
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Spring Sault | November 8, 2018
A Hidden Texas Treasure: Fort Worth’s Hollywood Theater
As part of the selection of the new Guaranty Bank & Trust location in Fort Worth, tours were...
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Spring Sault | July 10, 2018
Texas Library Contains Volumes of Union & Confederate History for a Compelling Trip Into the Past
The Atlanta Public Library in Atlanta, Texas, holds volumes of Union and Confederate history, dating back to the...
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Athena Hessong | November 29, 2017
Kerr County History: Best Forgotten Facts & Unusual (Camel) Tales
Kerr County history should not be neglected, even by non-residents. This county has been the site of many...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | November 15, 2017
Scavenger Hunt in the Texas Hill Country: Top 10 Travel Destinations
Living in the state of Texas, road trips are a way of life. If you’re looking for some...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | September 6, 2017
The Camel Corps: Why Did the U.S. Army Bring Camels to Texas?
The U.S. Army formed the Camel Corps in the mid-19th century, bringing camels to Texas to scout the...
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Athena Hessong | June 22, 2017
The Nueces Massacre: A Civil War Conflict in the Texas Hill Country
The Civil War divided a nation and caused serious bloodshed everywhere, even in the Texas Hill Country, far...
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Spring Sault | May 17, 2017
History of the Texas Rangers Part II: A Force to be Reckoned With
Part II of this four-part series on the history of the Texas Rangers features their participation in the...
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Athena Hessong | May 11, 2017
5 Cool Texas Hill Country ‘Did You Know?’ Facts
Test your Texas Hill Country knowledge with these little-known facts about the area.
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Spring Sault | March 2, 2017
Port Isabel, Texas, By the Sea: Explore and Play All Day
Stay and play in the Texas Gulf Coast waters while you visit historic and beautiful Port Isabel. Fish,...
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THC Staff | October 27, 2016
The Writer of ‘Forrest Gump’ is Back with an ‘El Paso’ Tale
Two decades after writing "Forrest Gump," Winston Groom's latest novel, "El Paso" weaves together history and fiction during...
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Matthew Monk | September 26, 2016
9 Ghostly Texas Hikes That Will Give You Goosebumps
Texas is the perfect state for some activity in the great outdoors. But these 9 locations offer a...
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Laurel Martinez | July 23, 2016
The Legend of Sabine Pass and the Headless Yankee Cannoneer
Any number of ghost stories derive their origin from the Civil War era. Here is the legend of...