Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 3:03pm
By Leslie Wolfenden, THC Historic Resources Survey Coordinator
After surveying and documenting more than 850 miles of highway, conducting countless hours of archival research, snapping more than 10,000 digital photos, and writing multiple reports, the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) Bankhead Highway resource team is nearing the end of the road.
During the course of the two-...
Monday, November 3, 2014 - 7:56pm
By Rob Hodges, THC Social Media Coordinator
On a sweltering Saturday in late June, a crowd of about 500 packed under a large tent in Galveston hung on to every word of Rev. Virgil Wood. Although the 83-year-old was not officially on the program for the Juneteenth marker dedication, he capped off the revival-like atmosphere with a rousing account of an interview he conducted when he was...
Friday, August 15, 2014 - 11:24am
This set of photos was taken for our Summer 2014 Medallion cover feature, which chronicled our Texas Time Travel Sweepstakes tour. The article, "Tropical Trail Tour: THC Contest Winner Explores Colorful Borderland Region," focuses on an itinerary that included stops in Harlingen, Brownsville, McAllen, Mission, Rio Grande City, Roma, Falfurrias, and Kingsville. This "Web extra" set features...
Friday, August 8, 2014 - 10:24am
By William McWhorter, Military Sites Program Coordinator
For some Texans, the Cold War may seem vague due to its lack of cohesive geographical boundaries. Regardless, its soldiers—Texas men and women, in particular—served with discernible distinction and resolute mettle on the home front.
The state of Texas is home to dozens of military installations and civilian facilities...
Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 8:20am
This set of photos was taken for our Spring 2014 Medallion cover feature, which highlights downtown Dallas. The article, "A Different Dallas: Despite Dark Legacy, History of Dealey Plaza and Downtown Shine Brightly," focuses on the Adolphus Hotel, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the Sixth Floor Museum, the Old Red Courthouse, the Magnolia Hotel, the Perot Museum of Nature...
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 2:43pm
By Debra Drescher and Sarah Blankenship, Texas Main Street Program staff
Is preservation-based downtown revitalization worth it? Does the investment of dollars and time to historic downtown improvement provide a significant return?
These questions were at the forefront 30 years ago, when the national Main Street concept and Texas Main Street Program (TMSP) were...
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 4:02pm
By Andy Rhodes, Managing Editor, The Medallion
Each April, people gather on the banks of the Navasota River near Mexia at the Confederate Reunion Grounds, one of the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) 20 historic sites, to honor their Civil War-related heritage. The festive weekend aptly reflects the spirit of Texans who met here a century ago to celebrate the camaraderie and...
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 4:09pm
By Bob Brinkman, Historical Markers Program Coordinator
In the depths of the Great Depression, Texans looked to the heights of what they could achieve.
While circumstances around them in 1936 seemed far from a reason to celebrate, citizens of the Lone Star State commemorated 100 years since independence in a big way. Between huge expositions in Dallas and Fort Worth, a...
Monday, May 12, 2014 - 3:45pm
By THC Archeology Division Staff
From modest beginnings with 10 participants, the Texas Archeological Stewardship Network (TASN) now boasts more than 100 members dedicated to helping the state preserve invaluable resources.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the TASN, an innovative program comprised of highly trained and motivated avocational archeologists who work closely...
Friday, March 7, 2014 - 9:58am
This set of photos was taken for our Winter 2014 Medallion cover feature, which highlights Abilene and the surrounding area of the Texas Forts Trail Region. The article, “A Taste of Texas: Texas Forts Trail Region ‘Is the Real Texas People Expect to Experience,’” focuses on Frontier Texas! , the Grace Museum, Dyess Air Force Base, and the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum in Abilene; Fort...
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