Texas Time Travel

State Historic Sites

From western forts and adobe structures to Victorian mansions and pivotal battlegrounds, the Texas Historical Commission’s state historic sites illustrate the breadth of Texas history.

Yours, Mine, And Ours – History Is For Everyone

At 34 historic sites across the state, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) invites Texans and visitors to experience firsthand the diverse stories and cultures that impacted the history of the Lone Star State.

These unique places honor the past and inspire an understanding of what it means to be a Texan. They enhance the learning experience of children, families, and adults and ensure that our heritage is passed on to future generations.

From Native American sites to frontier forts to common and elegant homes that once housed social and political leaders, these sites enrich people’s lives through history. Please visit and enjoy them!

Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site A TURN OF THE CENTURY RESPITE Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United… Details
Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site, a Texas Historical Commission property, is located approximately 30 miles southeast… Details
Fort Griffin State Historic Site Holding command over the Southern Plains, Fort Griffin served as one in a line of western… Details
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site The lighthouse was built in 1852 at the request of sea captains that needed assistance navigating… Details