Fast Facts
59%
Of collecting institutions in the U.S. have had their collections damaged by light exposure
From the THC Blog
Brownsville Beckons: Discover Bicultural History on the Border
Centuries ago, the Brownsville area was part of a larger region known as the Wild Horse Desert. The THC plays a key role in this area, including its designation as an official Texas Main Street community.
On Board the Official Tall Ship of Texas, the 1877 ELISSA
The 142-year-old Elissa is one of the only ships of its kind restored to full sailing capacity. Elissa’s origins are traced to a shipyard in Scotland where she was constructed and launched in October 1877.
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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Nominations for the 2020 Texas Historical Commission’s (THC’s) Preservation Awards have been extended through July 31, 2020.
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Grant recipients for Round XI of the Texas Historic Preservation Program were announced on June 17, 2020.
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