Fast Facts
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Partnership grants to communities and nonprofits through the Texas Heritage Trails Program
From the THC
Triumph and Tragedy on the Early Texas Frontier
Almost forgotten by generations of Texans, the 1813 Battle of Medina was the fierce and bloody climax of the first Texas war for independence.
The Story of Houston’s Third Ward and Emancipation Avenue
How can we use cultural history as a catalyst to economically revitalize a neighborhood?
The Medallion
THC’s official magazine containing news and advice about preservation projects, Texas’ historic sites, and heritage tourism.
Statewide News & Events
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The Texas Historical Commission (THC) recently awarded $8.1 million in grants to help owners of historic properties in a 41-county area address damage inflicted by Hurricane Harvey in August 2017.
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Texas’ newest museum and visitors center at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site is hosting a limited-time exhibition titled "El Mar de Lodo/The Sea of Mud," featuring more than 50 artifacts related to the Mexican army’s retreat after the Battle of San Jacinto.
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