All posts tagged "history"
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Old West History Comes Alive: San Antonio’s McNutt Sculpture Garden
McNutt Sculpture Garden in San Antonio is a little piece of paradise for Wild West art lovers. This...
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She Sculpted Legendary Texans: Elisabet Ney’s Art Displayed in a Unique Museum, Her Historic Home
Ever hear of Fanzisca Bernadina Wilhelmina Elisabet Ney? Most people haven’t, but Elisabet was a remarkable lady who...
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New Braunfels: A Visit to ‘Where the Old Country Meets the Hill Country’
“Welcome!” “Willkommen!” and “Howdy!” are three things you can expect to hear upon visiting New Braunfels, set deep...
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Visit Llano for a Dazzling Arts and Culture Trip Into the Texas Hill Country
Located in the Hill Country in the heart of Texas, the city of Llano is known as a...
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Seashells Cover These Victorian-Era Graves in This Hill Country Town, But Why?
Comfort, Texas is located in the middle of the Texas Hill Country, about 200 miles from...
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Coca-Cola’s Newest U.S. Plant in a Decade is Coming to Texas
According to an announcement from Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, a new $250 million Coca-Cola plant will...
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Comanche is Home to the Things That Count Most – Friendly Faces, Smiles, and Handshakes
Home to Texas’ oldest existing log courthouse (“Old Cora”), the town of Comanche, in the Texas Hill Country,...
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A Fun-filled Visit to Austin for Culture, History, and of Course, Live Music
Located along the Colorado River, nestled on the brink of the Texas Hill Country, Austin is a thriving...
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The Hidden Beauty of the Chinati Mountains in West Texas
Located south of Pinto Canyon Road and immediately west of the high peaks of the range is the...
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Vital Texas Landmarks Road Trip: Learning From Our Past, Part II
Here in Texas, we have an abundance of landmarks that can tell us more than a history book...
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Vital Texas Landmarks Road Trip: Learning From Our Past, Part I
Rich in state pride and overflowing with history, Texas is home to a number of significant landmarks. Learn...
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Inner Space Cavern: Unraveling Mysteries Beyond the Imagination
Booking those vacation plans and looking for ways to stay cool during the hot summer months? Then look...
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Magnolia Days Festival Combines History, Charm, & Fun Into One Awesome Event
On May 18 and 19, Columbus, Texas is hosting the 2018 Magnolia Days Festival on the Courthouse Square....
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The Forgotten History of the Abandoned Coxville Zoo
Austin's abandoned menagerie, Coxville Zoo, still stands in shambles but continues to entertain with its bittersweet history.
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Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library Brings Texas History to Life
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library is now settled into its new San Antonio home just...
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Cruise Alongside Vanishing Texas at Lake Buchanan
Road trips are one of the many great aspects of The Hill Country; with so many back roads...
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The Wyler Aerial Tramway – Some of the Best Views of Texas and Beyond
Situated on 195.742 acres of rugged mountains is the Wyler Aerial Tramway, located in Franklin Mountains State Park,...
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‘Brewing Up Texas’ Exhibit Showcases History of Beer in The Lone Star State
The Institute of Texan Cultures in downtown San Antonio has a new exhibit that appeals to an older...
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Hico, Texas: The Perfect Weekend Getaway Located at the Gateway of the Hill Country
Located at the gateway of the Hill Country is probably one of the best-kept secrets for a weekend...
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The 50th Anniversary Celebration of San Antonio’s Hemisfair Happens in April
"¡Viva Hemisfair!, a 50th Anniversary celebration" is slated to take place April 6-8, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas.
