Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 3:47pm
By Alexandra Dedovitch
In the days when Texas travelers needed protection from warring Native American tribes, wagons sought safe passage as they expanded westward, and camels roamed the region as an experiment for military transportation, Texas military forts were a pinnacle of importance for the Texas frontier. Although long deserted from active duty, these 3 famous Texas Forts...
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 8:31am
As Texans continue to seek creative ways to explore our state safely, the Texas Historical Commission is offering ideas for some great destinations for a picnic while learning about our state’s history. Grab a picnic basket and go off the beaten path to explore these scenic spots across the state with unique stories.
Austin – Mount Bonnell
Rising 775 feet above sea...
Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 3:00pm
This article originally appeared in the Winter 2013 issue of The Medallion.
By Andy Rhodes, Managing Editor, The Medallion
Standing on a rocky bluff overlooking the panoramic oak-lined brim of the Edwards Plateau, it's easy to imagine Fort McKavett in 1852. The site has changed little in 160 years, but there's something beyond the physical landscape that conjures...
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 8:00am
By Wilson White, Fort Lancaster Staff
Fort Lancaster State Historic Site, a Texas Historical Commission property, spans 82 acres and commemorates the remnants of a fort established in 1855 to protect the Lower El Paso-San Antonio Road from American Indian raids.
During the 1850s through the 1870s, numerous people traveled west along this route. These travelers included...
Friday, June 21, 2013 - 6:00am
By Nash Traylor, Fort Lancaster Events Coordinator
Fort Lancaster State Historic Site recently completed its 2013 Frontier Jubilee, with record attendance and a great time had by all. The weekend was comprised of an Education Day for area schools and a day open to the public.
On May 17, Education Day enabled school groups to witness history by watching living historians...
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 11:36am
By Nash Traylor, Fort Lancaster Events Coordinator
On Saturday, May 18, Fort Lancaster State Historic Site will celebrate our community’s culture and history with the 2013 Frontier Jubilee. The day will begin with a flag-raising ceremony at 10 a.m., and living historians will be on hand throughout the day to interact with visitors on topics such as the Texas Camel Corps, Native...
