Friday, May 15, 2015 - 3:32pm
By Andy Rhodes, Managing Editor, The Medallion
Coleto Creek isn’t grouped with iconic Texas independence battles such as the Alamo and San Jacinto. But it should be. The battle, commemorated at the THC's Fannin Battleground State Historic Site, fired off a month’s worth of tumultuous events in 1836 that ultimately led to independence and the establishment of Texas as a republic.
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Friday, May 15, 2015 - 3:24pm
By Amy Hammons, County Historical Commission Outreach Coordinator
The last edition of CHC Corner addressed how the THC provides technical advice, affirmation, and moral support. In addition to these general areas of assistance, THC staff educates individuals on the complexities of specific historic resource types.
The THC, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and...
Friday, May 15, 2015 - 2:52pm
By Leslie Wolfenden, THC Historic Resources Survey Coordinator
Historic American highways often conjure up images of “going west” and California Dreamin’. But traffic and aspirations weren’t limited to one direction, as the Meridian Highway proves.
Billed as North America’s first international highway, the Meridian—named for the sixth principal meridian, which it roughly...
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 3:15pm
These photos were taken for our Spring 2015 Medallion cover feature, which chronicles heritage tourism opportunities in Laredo. The article, "Viva Laredo: Hispanic Heritage Beckons Travelers to Vibrant Border City," focuses on historical attractions in the city. This "Web extra" set features photos that were not included in the print version. All photos by Medallion Managing Editor Andy Rhodes...
Monday, March 23, 2015 - 4:35pm
By Sarah McCleskey, THC Marker Program Staff
In the digital age, many historical research materials are available to the public through online collections. Researchers have primary and secondary source documents available at their fingertips from the comfort of their home or office. Not all research can be done from a computer, but with the technology available today, it is much easier...
Friday, March 13, 2015 - 7:00am
By Andy Rhodes, Managing Editor, The Medallion
Many of Texas’ commercial property owners are eligible for a new state tax credit worth 25 percent of eligible costs for rehabilitation projects.
In 2013, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 500, which established a state tax credit to assist the rehabilitation of certified historic structures. Administered by the Texas...
Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 8:39am
By Amy Hammons, County Historical Commission Outreach Coordinator
The early part of the year is a particularly exciting time for the County Historical Commission (CHC) Outreach Program. CHCs from across the state submit annual reports, allowing us to learn what local preservationists have accomplished over the last year and document their substantial contributions to the state of Texas...
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 8:00am
By Andy Rhodes, Managing Editor, The Medallion
Texas courthouses are among the state’s most widely recognized, used, and valued assets. Their lofty gothic spires, classical copper domes, and stately silhouettes dominate the skylines of many counties, luring travelers to leave the highway and explore historic downtown districts.
The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) Texas...
Friday, February 20, 2015 - 11:52am
This set of photos was taken for our Winter 2015 Medallion cover feature, which chronicled the Bankhead Highway in Far West Texas. The article, "The High Road: Discover the Bankhead Highway's Legacy in the Mountain Trail Region," focuses on heritage tourism destinations from El Paso to Van Horn. This "Web extra" set features photos that were not included in the print version.
If you...
Monday, November 17, 2014 - 3:35pm
By Amy Borgens and Andy Rhodes, THC Staff
Each October, Texas Archeology Month (TAM) celebrates the spirit of discovery. Texas Historical Commission (THC) archeologists work with communities across the state to heighten awareness of cultural heritage and discuss compelling elements of the past.
In the process, archeologists have found that shipwrecks are among the most...
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