All posts tagged "history"
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A Texas Hidden Gem: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
A true Texas treasure among parks is the Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
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Texas’ Largest History Museum: The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Texas' largest history museum is often dubbed the "Smithsonian of Texas."
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3 African Americans Who Have Left a Lasting Legacy in Texas
On July 28, 1868, Congress adopted the 14th amendment. To honor this landmark event, here are three African...
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Fischer Historic District Added to National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places adds Fisher Historic District.
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Texas Governors [QUIZ]
Can you identify these important Texas governors?
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Fact or Fake: Strange Texas Towns [QUIZ]
Texas is big folks, we all know this, but hidden within the massive boundaries of our great state...
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5 Definitive Reasons Why Texans Absolutely Love Texas
Texas' rich history, landmarks, landscapes, starry nights, and wide open spaces are just a few reasons that Lone...
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Llano County: Steeped in a History That’s Not Forgotten
Llano County history includes some colorful characters and exciting events. Find out some fascinating history facts of this...
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Touring the Painted Churches of Texas: Architecture, Art, and a Sampling of History
Among the many things to tour and see in Texas, these painted churches were designed in a way...
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Mother’s Day History [QUIZ]
Mother's Day is just a few days away. How much do you know about the very day that...
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Retreat Through Time With This Hill Country Award-Winning Author
Johnnie Bernhard's stirring historical fiction novel will transport you through time across two countries and two states, Texas and...
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Journey to America: True Accounts of Galveston Island Immigration History in Exhibit Form
Lesser known than Ellis Island, the Galveston Island entrance to the US saw people with equally harrowing personal...
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Canadian, Texas: Steeped in Rodeo and Ranching History
The Canadian River was named by explorers who felt it was so far north, it must flow to...
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Texarkana: Twin Cities With a Railroad Tie Between Them…Heavy on the Texas
A trip to Texarkana brings with it the chance to check out some unique, state-line-straddling history that's unlike...
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Fredericksburg Insider: V.K. – How Long Has It Been?
This iconic Fredericksburg structure is visited by throngs of tourists, but locals? It's time to change that.
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Authenticity and History of Great Craftsmanship Shines Through at Gruene Market Days
On the third full weekend of each month (except January), visit the Gruene Historic District to shop 'til...
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Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio Vividly Opens the Door to the American West
This Hill Country gem is located on San Antonio's River Walk, featuring a wide variety of paintings, sculptures,...
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The Legend of the Origin of the Texas Bluebonnet
Native American folklore is a rich part of Texas history. One particular tale explains how bluebonnets first graced...
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Spend Spring Break at Mo-Ranch & Create Memories to Last a Lifetime
Mo-Ranch provides oodles of opportunity for outdoor activity and plain old-fashioned family fun. Plan your spring break at...
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5 Historic Towns in the Texas Hill Country
Many a Texas Hill Country town has a backstory and artifacts, pictures, and places to tell the tale....
