Category Archives: Historic Austin County
Texas Historical Commission Now accepting 2019 Preservation Scholars Applications
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is now accepting applications for the Preservation Scholars Program for summer 2019. The program is an eight-week, paid, summer internship opportunity available to undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning about the field of historic preservation and gaining hands-on experience.
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Shoreline Shipwrecks: Exciting Discoveries!
Historic accounts report that dynamic weather and currents along the south Texas coast contributed towards the loss of vessels. Such events may also led to their rediscovery. Recent storms have exposed two shipwreck sites on the south Texas coast.
Read moreThe Alamo Road Show Coming to San Felipe de Austin Museum
The Alamo will hit the road and be at the San Felipe de Austin Museum in San Felipe on Thursday, July 19. Roadshow presenters will bring artifacts from the Alamo and General Land Office (GLO) Archives that will someday appear in the forthcoming Alamo Museum and Visitor’s Center. Roadshow organizers will also gather feedback from attendees on their thoughts and suggestions for the future of the Alamo.
Read moreNew Museum And Visitor Experience Opens At San Felipe De Austin State Historic Site [VIDEO]
San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site officially unveiled a new 10,000 square-foot state-of-the-art museum Friday April 27, during their grand opening ceremony.
Read moreTexas Historical Commission Accepting Applications for 2018 Preservation Scholars Program until March 16, 2018 [VIDEO]
The Texas Historical Commission is accepting applications for the 2018 Preservation Scholars Program until March 16, 2018! This is a paid internship opportunity for summer 2018.
Read moreOn This Day: Remember Goliad! Remember the Alamo! [VIDEO]
April 21st should hold a special place in any Texian’s heart. For it was on this day that the Battle of San Jacinto was fought on April 21, 1836. In what is present-day Harris County, Texas, this was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. Led by General Sam Houston, the Texian Army engaged and defeated General Antonio López de Santa Anna’s Mexican army in a fight that lasted just 18 minutes.
Read moreCitizens’ Rally in Support of San Felipe de Austin Museum Project
The Friends of the San Felipe de Austin SHS are excited to invite area residents and history lovers to attend a project update meeting on the new museum facility being constructed in San Felipe by the Texas Historical Commission (THC).
Read moreArea Students to Showcase Their Knowledge at Brazos Valley Regional History Fair
Approximately 150 junior high and high school students will put their historical knowledge on display during the 2017 Brazos Valley Regional History Fair held Friday, Feb. 10, at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. The theme for this year’s history fair is “Taking a Stand in History.”
Read moreAustin County Tax Assessor/Collector’s Office Unveils “Legacy Wall” [VIDEO]
On Monday, the Austin County Tax Assessor Collector’s office unveiled their “Legacy Wall”. A wall of plaques dedicated to the past Tax Assessors/Collectors who served Austin County.
Read moreGroundbreaking For The New Stephen F. Austin Museum [VIDEO]
The groundbreaking for the new Stephen F. Austin Museum took place last Thursday across from the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site. This is the site for the newly proposed museum. The groundbreaking hosted several special guests including State Senator Lois Kolkhorst, State Representative Leighton Schubert, former county judge Carolyn Bilski and many others.
Read moreBlinn Students Present Local Geographic Research At State Symposium
Blinn College students are continuing a tradition of uncovering history across the Brazos Valley. Blinn’s Geographic Society was recently invited to the 12th annual Texas Geography Student Research Symposium at Texas State University to present research on the geographic history of Independence, Texas. Located 12 miles northeast of Brenham, Independence was the first home of Austin’s Colony and Baylor University. […]
Read more“OLD 300″ History With Dr. Paul Spellman
Although the vast majority of Austin’s First Colonists were families (parent and child), at least 68 of the 300 names were single men arriving in partnerships that would allow them more land according to the Empresario’s contract. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read more“OLD 300″ HISTORY WITH DR. PAUL SPELLMAN
Many of the iconic “Old 300” settlers – Stephen F. Austin’s first colonists into Texas – proved to be entertaining frontier folks, and even their background stories are interesting (fact and fiction melted together of course in the Texas Way). Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreCentral Texas Historical Association to Host First Educational Symposium
The Central Texas Historical Association, founded by faculty from Blinn College’s Division of Social Sciences, invites the public to its first educational symposium at the birthplace of Texas. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreFriends Of San Felipe To Utilize Sealy Site For Archaeological Items [VIDEO]
The City of Sealy will be the new place that the Friends of San Felipe will be storing their archeological items. Previously, the items have been stored in Wallis but, with the construction of the new visitors center on the horizon for the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site it is now time for the organization to move the items […]
Read moreSan Felipe de Austin Historical Site In The Works [VIDEO]
History is always in the making everyday we discover new and exciting things that tell us who we are and where we came from. The town of San Felipe is rich in that history. It has been shown and categorized as the home of “The Father of Texas” Stephen F. Austin. Everyone in Texas knows the importance of Stephen F. […]
Read moreBlinn’s Star of the Republic Museum extends ‘Hands-on History’ program
Blinn College’s Star of the Republic Museum is extending its “Hands-on History” program due to popular demand. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read more“Old 300″ History With Dr. Paul Spellman
Although the vast majority of Austin’s First Colonists were families (parent and child), at least 68 of the 300 names were single men arriving in partnerships that would allow them more land according to the Empresario’s contract. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreBlinn Announces Launch of Central Texas Historical Association
Blinn College is making Texas history. Blinn’s Division of Social Sciences announced the launch of the Central Texas Historical Association (CTHA) today, making Blinn the first community college in Texas to sponsor a regional historical association. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read more“Old 300” History With Dr. Paul Spellman
Many of the iconic “Old 300” settlers – Stephen F. Austin’s first colonists into Texas – proved to be entertaining frontier folks, and even their background stories are interesting (fact and fiction melted together of course in the Texas Way). Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
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