Military Memorials and Battlefields in Texas
Learn about the battlefields of San Jacinto, the Alamo, and Sabine Pass, as well as monuments to overseas wars.
editorJune 9, 2025
A Brief Guide to Distinctive Features of Texas Culture
A closer look at the speech, customs, food, and everyday rhythms that make Texas culture uniquely its own
Key Figures in the Texas Revolution
Quick biographies of Sam Houston, William Travis, Davy Crockett, Juan Seguin, Jim Bowie, Susanna Dickinson, and Lorenzo de Zavala.
editorMay 24, 2025
Texas Historical Commission
Explore a map and photos of renowned historic sites in Texas
editorNovember 21, 2022
State Symbols of Texas
Discover key symbols of Texas identity: the Bluebonnet, Long Horn, Rodeo, and more.
editorNovember 21, 2022
History of Juneteenth
Holiday celebrating the freeing of slaves during the U.S. Civil War
editorNovember 19, 2022
The First Capital of Texas: Washington-on-the-Brazos
For a brief but pivotal period, Washington-on-the-Brazos served as the first capital of the Republic of Texas.
editorMay 30, 2025
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
General overview of the structure, functions, and budget of Texas' leading wildlife conservation agency
editorNovember 20, 2022
History of the Lone Star Flag
The Lone Star Flag first served as the flag of the Republic of Texas in 1839, though there is debate about when it originated.
editorNovember 18, 2022
State Historian of Texas
Honorary appointee who promotes historical education and public understanding of Texas’s past
editorMay 19, 2025