Friday, January 15, 2021 - 11:31am
By Caroline Wright and Valerie Magolan, THC Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
The words “tax credits” have been a buzz term in Texas’ historic preservation and economic development communities for the last several years. Those who have never been involved in a historic rehabilitation project may not see the connection between taxes and historic buildings, but tax...
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 11:14am
By Farah Merchant, THC Preservation Scholar
Protecting history and the environment are not mutually exclusive. Most of Texas’ courthouse restoration projects preserve the historic integrity of prominent county structures while implementing sustainable practices.
Some of the state’s historic courthouses operate inefficiently, using an abundance of energy to heat and cool the...
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 4:39pm
By Andy Rhodes, Managing Editor The Medallion, Photos by Patrick Hughey
Texas’ historic courthouses are among the state’s most widely recognized and valued assets. Their classical copper domes, lofty towers, and stately silhouettes punctuate the skylines of many counties, luring travelers to explore historic downtown districts.
The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC)...
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - 4:30pm
By Andy Rhodes, Managing Editor, The Medallion
Earlier this year, the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission welcomed six interns for nearly two months of online learning through the Preservation Scholars Program.
With unprecedented work requirements due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Friends restructured this year’s program into remote internships. Representing...
Monday, August 24, 2020 - 1:54pm
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.
DORIS MILLER
Doris "Dorie" Miller, considered the first African American hero of World War II, was born in Willow Grove, Texas, in 1919. Miller was named by the midwife who assisted with his...
Monday, August 24, 2020 - 10:56am
By Stephen Cure, THC Military History Program Coordinator
In the spring of 2020, Texans used their sewing machines, 3D printers, and other personal equipment to produce face masks and other forms of protective gear in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. It was eerily reminiscent of earlier times, when sewing machines and knitting needles were focused on defeating other enemies...
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 - 4:49pm
By Stephen Cure, THC Military History Program Coordinator
As we approach the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, it is an appropriate time to reflect on how the conflict shaped Texas and how Texans contributed to the largest and most costly war ever experienced.
By the time the war ended, over 750,000 Texans served in uniform with more than 22,000 of them...
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 12:13pm
By Cait Johnson, Lead Educator, San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
Crockett, Bowie, Travis—they’re all iconic standalone names that define heroism during the Texas Revolution. But what about Mann, Castrillón, and Almonte? All three participated in the story of Texas’ independence but didn’t make headlines or many Texas history textbooks. Each of them offered a slice...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 2:30pm
By Bryan McAuley, San Felipe de Austin Site Manager
Texans and visitors to our great state have long shared a fascination with the story of Texas’ independence from Mexico. It’s chock-full of larger-than-life historical figures, intense political and military conflicts, and amazing stories of ordinary people experiencing extraordinary things.
These iconic images share a...
Friday, May 22, 2020 - 2:26pm
By Andy Rhodes, Managing Editor The Medallion, Photos by Patrick Hughey
San Antonio’s bustling urban environs belie its role in the Texas Revolution. Although it’s challenging to imagine the nation’s seventh-largest city as it appeared in the mid-1800s, pockets of independence-era vestiges remain scattered throughout downtown.
In fact, one of the best places to see...
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