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Disaster Recovery in the Community of Alto and Caddo Mounds
An EF3 tornado directly hit Alto and Caddo Mounds State Historic Site on April 13

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The amount museums contribute to the American economy each year

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The Market Square Research Center now houses a collection of artifacts, costumes, Mexican cinema posters, and photos.

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.

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THC’s official magazine containing news and advice about preservation projects, Texas’ historic sites, and heritage tourism.

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Two Texas Cities Join Prestigious Revitalization Program

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has designated Mineral Wells and Hamilton as incoming 2020 official Texas Main Street communities. The announcement was made October 4 at the THC’s quarterly commission meeting in Brownsville.

Eight New State Historic Sites Welcomed by Texas Historical Commission

The portfolio of state historic sites operated by the Texas Historical Commission (THC) is set to expand. Beginning Sept. 1, 2019, eight historic sites across the state of Texas will transfer to the THC.