Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 4:33pm
By Andy Rhodes, The Medallion Managing Editor, Photos by Patrick Hughey
Houston’s Civil Rights movement had a different character than the rest of Texas. Much of the state wrestled with addressing inequalities for African Americans and Mexican Americans, but few Texas cities had as many Asian American residents as Houston.
The first half of the 20th century was...
Friday, July 16, 2021 - 3:17pm
By Katie Cukerbaum, Friends of the THC Development Manager
Today’s students are tomorrow’s preservationists, and ensuring a future workforce of passionate individuals is vital to the future study of our past. The Preservation Scholars Program, administered by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (FTHC), was created in 2007 to build interest in historic preservation careers,...
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 4:46pm
By William Polley, Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Site Educator
Since Texas’ colonization, people of African descent have been contributing to the state and its history. With their arrival in Texas as early as 1528, African Americans—whether enslaved or free—were instrumental in settling Spanish Texas.
When Texas was part of New Spain, enslaved African...
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - 4:50pm
By Andy Rhodes, Managing Editor, The Medallion
To this day, the Republic of Texas captures the imagination of people across the globe. On March 2, 1836, the founders set in motion a series of events which created an identity that transcended politics and still lasts with us.
Some of the Republic’s most legendary locations—San Jacinto Battleground, Washington-on-the-...
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...
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