Fast Facts
1880s
Good Roads Movement got started by bicyclist advocates for better-quality paved roads
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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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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This summer, the Texas Historical Commission’s state historic sites are participating in the Blue Star Museums program that gives active military personnel and their families free admission to museums and historic sites.
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