Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - 4:50pm
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-...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 - 4:26pm
On March 2, 1836, while the siege at the Alamo raged, 59 elected delegates gathered in Washington, Texas to declare independence, write a new constitution, and elect an interim government. Risking everything, their actions legitimized the Revolution and changed the world forever.
On March 31, 2021 the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Foundaton and Washington-on-the-Brazos State...
Friday, February 5, 2021 - 10:50am
2021 is the 185th Anniversary of the Texas Revolution. Step back in time and experience the period of the Texas Republic in person or virtually at one of these Texas Historical Commission State Historic Sites.
San Felipe de AustinCommemorating the location where, in 1823, Stephen F. Austin established a headquarters for his colony in Mexican Texas, San Felipe de...
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 9:47am
Searching for the perfect gift that supports the Texas Historical Commission’s programs? We are pleased to share our holiday gift guide to inspire ideas for fans of history and heritage travel.
Our state historic sites’ museum stores offer products that will make this Christmas more magical. See full...
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 3:28pm
By Andy Rhodes, Managing Editor The Medallion, Photos by Patrick Hughey
Texas’ Republic-era past takes center stage with the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) recent acquisition of nine state historic sites. The sites’ legislative transfer from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department became official on September 1, 2019, increasing the...
