All posts tagged "history"

6 Historic Hill Country General Stores You Must Visit

Do a little time travelin’ through Texas Hill Country history with me as we visit six historic general stores...

7 Historical Markers in the Hill Country We Bet You Didn’t Know

There are over 16,000 historical markers in the state of Texas, and the Hill County boasts some of...

The Texas Ranger Heritage Center

To honor those who have served, and to educate and inspire those who want to learn more, the...

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...