Spotlights on upcoming events, quirky trip themes, fascinating histories, and behind-the-scenes explorations of the history, heritage, and culture of Texas. Read about it and then get out there and experience it for yourself!
Historic Cemeteries Across Texas Are Scattering Wildflower Seed
Cemeteries were once ecologically dynamic spaces, cultivated as wilderness destinations for the public before public parks became the norm in…
Pass the Time in a Botanical Garden This Spring
Part of the thrill of Texas wildflowers in the spring is their defiant nature, appearing inexplicably on dusty highway medians…
Step Back In Time While Visiting Boerne, TX
Boerne History. Long before Boerne became a popular tourist destination, it was an undeveloped region populated by Native Americans. In…
Galveston Historic Overnights: Grand Galvez Hotel
Galveston Historic Overnights: Tremont House
Galveston Historic Overnights: The Educator’s Townhouse
Galveston Historic Overnights: The Barber’s Victorian Cottage
Galveston Historic Overnights: Hurley’s West Wing
Galveston Historic Overnights: The Dressmaker’s Corner
Galveston Historic Overnights: The Prussian Socialite’s House
Galveston Historic Overnights: Levy’s Electric House
Galveston Historic Overnights: The Wharf Worker’s Cottage
Galveston Historic Overnights: The Widower’s Townhouse
Galveston Historic Overnights: The German Cottage
Galveston Historic Overnights: Mrs. Wise’s Craftsman
Galveston Historic Overnights: Treaccar’s Rental Craftsman
Galveston Historic Overnights: Governor Lubbock’s House
Browse our website for heritage sites and attractions, events, and more. Find things that pique your interest, and click the star icon next to the item. See them in the trip planner by the main menu to view or print them later.
The Past Is All Around You. We Can Show You Where.
You know that feeling you get when you visit a place and you suddenly understand ... Something. Happened. Here. We…
City Sidewalks, Busy Sidewalks
It's the most wonderful time of the year to visit a historic Main Street District in Texas! After all, it's…
Relive Holiday Heritage at State Historic Sites
Unique holiday celebrations are happening at State Historic Sites all month long. Keep reading to learn more about candlelit historic…
Travel the World Without Ever Leaving Texas
Everyone knows Texas is a big state. But when you can travel the world from your own backyard, Texas becomes…
Top Picnic Spots with Texas History
As Texans continue to seek creative ways to explore our state safely, the Texas Historical Commission is offering ideas for…
Healthy Activities and Texas History at Our State Historic Sites
2021 presented new opportunities to explore activities and travel throughout the Lone Star State. Many of our state historic sites…
Historic General Stores in Texas
There are few things that feel more authentically Texas than stopping at a little general store and picking up some…
Zoos and Aquariums
As we’ve gained a greater understanding of the natural environment around us, we’ve begun to reevaluate our system for the…
Forts Trail Region
La Salle Odyssey — 17th Century Thriller
Early exploration across pre-statehood Texas unravels over the course of several centuries, providing history enthusiasts with real life adventure stories…
Forts Trail Region
Nature in the Forts Trail Region
The Forts Trail Region offers plenty of opportunities for exploring nature alongside history. The Trail, after all, was once considered…
Brazos Trail Region
Walking and Driving Tours
Texas may be a big state, but it is best experienced by stories offered up in its neighborhoods and town…
Forts Trail Region
Living History Events And Programs
These special events allow visitors to see, touch, taste, and experience life as it was during an earlier time.
