All posts tagged "history"
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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....
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Sonora, Texas: A Life Changing Experience
Sonora, Texas is a little, historical town that exudes energy and history, is unique, colorful, and could change...
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Hill Country Happenings: December 11 – December 17, 2016
Nothing says holiday cheer like wandering through one of the many bazaars or a neighborhood of Christmas lights....
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Hill Country Happenings: November 27 – December 3, 2016
The season is just getting started this week in the Hill Country. These family events are sure to...
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How Much Do You Know About Our Thanksgiving Holiday? [QUIZ]
Thanksgiving did not become a holiday until 1863. This was the first Thanksgiving to be observed as a...
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Hill Country Happenings: November 20 – November 26, 2016
Thanksgiving is upon us here in the Hill Country. Celebrate all we have to be thankful for with...
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Hill Country Happenings: November 13 – November 19, 2016
From farmer's markets to yoga, and all the music in between. Here are a few of this week's...
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Texas Centennial Markers: What You Need to Know
What are those gray granite statues you see standing all around Texas? If you're a history buff you're...
