Thursday, June 2, 2022 - 10:03am
On June 19, 1865, Union troops in Texas began to enforce the end of slavery following the Civil War. Approximately 250,000 enslaved Black Texans had new legal status.
Among these were people who had been enslaved at Varner-Hogg Plantation in West Columbia and Levi Jordan Plantation in Brazoria, both of which are now THC state historic sites. In this...
Monday, May 16, 2022 - 8:46am
On Thursday, February 17, the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site and the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History’s Sam Rayburn Museum in Bonham teamed up for an in-depth webinar exploring the life and career of one of the most influential Americans in the 20th Century.
Quite possibly the most formidable political duo of the 20th Century, Sam Rayburn and Lyndon Johnson were a...
Monday, May 16, 2022 - 8:46am
On Thursday, February 17, the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site and the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History’s Sam Rayburn Museum in Bonham teamed up for an in-depth webinar exploring the life and career of one of the most influential Americans in the 20th Century.
Quite possibly the most formidable political duo of the 20th Century, Sam Rayburn and Lyndon Johnson were a...
Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 2:46pm
By Andy Rhodes, The Medallion Managing Editor; Photos by Patrick Hughey
Post-World War II Dallas was electric—the suburbs sprawled, and neon signs crackled on the marquees of new theaters. Victorian movie houses were passé; residents were now enticed by sleek, colorful, and sophisticated structures. Midcentury Modern movie theaters were just the ticket.
Established...
Friday, April 22, 2022 - 8:16am
By Margo McCutcheon
At least eight people called the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site their home from 1916 to 1969. These people ate here, slept here, listened to the radio, and eventually watched TV here. We know the most about Sam Rayburn since he’s the family member that has had the most written about him.
These writings have told us about the food he likes (onion...
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 6:05pm
Check out the newest way to experience the San Jacinto Battleground and San Jacinto Museum: Top 25 Things to Do at San Jacinto mobile tour (in English y en español).
The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site is 1,300 acres and the San Jacinto Museum is home to thousands of artifacts. It could take all day to see everything we have to offer! In case you don’t have that long, or...
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 4:29pm
By Jamie Teich
This spring, come to Kerrville for the music, stay for the history!
Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Kerrville is a town dedicated to strengthening its community heritage. The proof is in the pudding: Having supported a music festival for 50 years and maintained a vibrant historic downtown as a Texas Main Street city since 1995, Kerrville has...
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 4:11pm
By Amy Borgens, State Marine Archeologist
During a violent storm in April 1554, four Spanish Plate Fleet vessels became separated en route from San Juan de Ulúa (Veracruz), Mexico on their way to Spain. Only San Andres would safely arrive at Havana, Cuba, though heavily damaged—the remainder of the fleet ran aground and sank off present-day Padre Island, Texas. Most of the passengers...
Monday, March 7, 2022 - 9:33am
Railroads played a complicated role in the Jim Crow South. On the one hand, railroads were a poster child for Jim Crow. Segregated cars and waiting rooms were iconic symbols of the system. On the other hand, Black Americans used the railroad to challenge the system. The rail lines that crisscrossed the country provided economic growth, political resistance, and social movement opportunities...
Monday, March 7, 2022 - 9:33am
Railroads played a complicated role in the Jim Crow South. On the one hand, railroads were a poster child for Jim Crow. Segregated cars and waiting rooms were iconic symbols of the system. On the other hand, Black Americans used the railroad to challenge the system. The rail lines that crisscrossed the country provided economic growth, political resistance, and social movement opportunities...
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