Blog Posts About The Medallion

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-...

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...

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...

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...