All posts tagged "history"

The White Bluebonnet Among a Sea of Blue

Occasionally, these oceans of blue sprout dots painted white. On closer investigation, these white dots appear as bluebonnets,...

10 Must See Bridges in the Hill Country

Photo: Roger Deschner Flood waters washed away the original structure used for crossing the Llano River near Llano in...

The Forgotten Hero: Ben Milam

Who was the first--and possibly the greatest--hero of the Texas Revolution? He's a man you may have heard...

Remember Alley Oop, The Cave Man? He’s a Texan.

Alley Oop, the cave-man character, is a native Texan. He was created at a time when the US...

The Long Shot: The Battle for Texas at Adobe Walls

For years, this has been considered proof positive that Dixon shot the Comanche--but is it?

The Texas Hill Country’s 5 Most Notorious Outlaws

The life of a Wild West outlaw was neither glamorous nor fun. These were the 5 most notorious...

A Slice of Texas History At Blue Bonnet Cafe

Have you ever heard of the Blue Bonnet Cafe? If you’ve ever been around Marble Falls sometime in...

Pizza, Beer, and a Dose of Gonzales History

Photo: Templin Saloon (Facebook)

The Billion Dollar Lost Silver Mine of the Hill Country

Photo: Eliora Henzler (Flickr) He discovered the source near the Presidio de San Saba – abandoned due to...

The History Behind 7 Holiday Traditions

Why exactly do we hang socks by the chimney, steal smooches under dangling greenery, or celebrate with other...

Brownwood Texas “Feels Like Home”

Photo: Jeff P If cruising the open road is more your speed, then you’re in luck because several...

Texas Hill Country Remembers Pearl Harbor

How Texan Are Y’all? [QUIZ]

Everyone in the Lone Star State is a flag-waving, Sam Houston-loving, boot-wearing cowboy or cowgirl, right? Not necessarily....

Inspiration from a Bygone Era in New Braunfels, Texas

New Braunfels is full of many hidden treasures, some of which have a long history dating back centuries;...

Llano County Rocks!

Photo: Wikimedia Don’t forget about Kingsland located on the western edge of Lake LBJ for some unique attractions. Kingsland...

Hill Country Roads Less Traveled

And inevitably, a cemetery will appear, public or private. They range in size from a grave or two...

5 Weird & Wonderful Museums in the Hill Country

The Texas Hill Country has several museums on this must-see list. History buffs and adventure-seekers alike will enjoy...

Starstruck in Texas – Hill Country Movie Countdown

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Seaquist Mansion: A Diamond in the Rough

The 120-year-old Seaquist house boasts 15 fireplaces, 22 rooms, a ballroom, and wine cellar. Local citizen efforts are...

Gruene Hall, Texas’s Oldest Dance Hall [VIDEO]

As the oldest dance hall in the Lone Star state, Gruene Hall is the perfect place to visit....