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Counties that have at least one County Historical Commission contact in place
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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Our hearts are broken by the suffering of our friends across Alto, Cherokee County, and elsewhere who were impacted by the terrible storm and tornado over the weekend.
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The THC has launched its Hurricane Harvey Disaster Assistance Program to help historic resources impacted by Harvey, one of the worst weather disasters in U.S. history. The State of Texas was recently awarded more than $12.3 million in federal grants from the National Parks Service’s Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund.
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