County Historical Commission Outreach

West Texas CHCs meet to share information. The Texas Historical Commission (THC) recognizes that County Historical Commissions (CHC) play a vital role in our efforts to save the real places that tell the real stories of Texas.

The CHC Outreach Program creates opportunities for each CHC to build the capacity of its appointees, programs, and the organization as a whole. Since April 2008, CHC Outreach has provided the following services to CHCs.

  • Educate CHCs through training and technical assistance
  • Promote CHC achievements to county officials and the public
  • Expand CHC partnership and communication network
  • Provide recommendations to county officials regarding CHCs
  • Empower CHC appointees to be local preservation leaders

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Counties that have at least one County Historical Commission contact in place

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What's New

CHCs are Local Leaders

CHCs contribute to Texas' Statewide Preservation Plan. Learn how by reading project descriptions here. 

CHCs Improve Partnerships

CHCs are expanding local and regional partnerships. Learn about their strategies and outcomes here. 

 

CHCs are Positive and Proactive Organizations

Van Zandt CHC gathers to celebrate their accomplishments.CHCs are made up of non-paid, county-appointed individuals. They are preservation leaders for their county and a primary point of contact for the Texas Historical Commission when discussing local preservation matters.

CHC appointees continue to serve year after year because they are passionate volunteers who take pride in their heritage. The most productive CHCs initiate positive preservation activities that engage their county and their region.

It is important to keep in mind that CHCs vary in size and workload, which affects the number and type of projects pursued by each CHC. The capacity of a CHC depends on the amount of monetary and in-kind support, input of county officials, appointee skillsets, and appointee interests. Seasoned CHC appointees are a valuable reference resources for county history and wonderful partners for area organizations. 
 

More about CHC Outreach here.