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From Native American sites to frontier forts to common and elegant homes that once housed social and political leaders, these historic sites enrich people’s lives through history.
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From Texas to Pearl Harbor
Watch a digital history presentation on the heroic actions of Doris Miller and the impact of the Pearl Harbor attack on the nation.
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76,840

Archeological sites recorded in Texas, as of September 2014

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From the THC Blog

Bringing Texas Barbecue History to the Table

Regardless of approach, the history of barbecue in Texas boasts a fascinating mix of cultures and techniques that spawned the smorgasbord of cuisines many people enjoy today.

From Doris to Dwight

Texans have always contributed a surplus of soldiers and resources to the nation’s military. But several of the state’s participants in World War II went above and beyond the call of duty.