Newsletter of the Friends of the THC





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*February 16, 2024
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"The Friends of the Texas Historical Commission partners with the Texas Historical Commission to preserve and promote the real places and real stories of Texas, including our?state historic sites [ [link removed] ].?"

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What it Means to be Texan

Anjali Zutshi

Greetings, and the very best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2024!

Over the last few months, I have had the opportunity to be in multiple conversations about what it means to be a Texan, especially as we continue to broaden our community of folks that are passionate about and interested in preserving Texas history. How do people see themselves in Texas history, or do they? As an immigrant to this country, who made Texas my home thirty years ago, I am taking the liberty to offer some of my story here and share with you why I do the work I do and love every minute of it!



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Goodnight Ranch House
A Growing Panhandle Legacy

Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight left a legacy of invention, conservation, and community in Texas. Their deeds reverberated in the national idea of the West. The Texas Historical Commission proudly conserves a piece of their namesake ranch and their beautiful Victorian home in the Panhandle of Texas. Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site is bustling with activity for the new year: 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the Red River War, the Friends of Goodnight Ranch is up and running, and we have welcomed new staff members to our site!

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Everyone Has a Place in Texas History - A Few Words From Our Leadership

Sally Anne Schmidt
Supporting the Varied and Complex Stories of Texas

By Sally Anne Schmidt, Chair

I support the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission because I am passionate about Texas history and Texas places! The Friends of the Texas Historical Commission is an organization dedicated to supporting the Texas Historical Commission as it does the work to tell the real stories of the real places of Texas. *The Friends works to promote inclusive and proactive collaboration without shying away from the varied and complex stories of Texas.* I appreciate that the Friends operates with authenticity, dependability, and trust. The staff and volunteers of this worthwhile organization work tirelessly to promote these values and our vision that everyone finds a place in the history of Texas.



Donna Carter
Seeing Ourselves in Our State's History

By Donna Carter, Vice-Chair

First and foremost, I love history and I love places. Helping to ensure that history, the places and artifacts, are available to everyone is what the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission works hard to achieve. *Each of us can see ourselves in the richness, breadth, and depth of Texas? historic stories.* Yet, I am constantly reminded that for every person who is drawn to the narratives of past generations, there are others who do not care to listen to these critical stories and feel it is a waste of time and resources to preserve them, and there are still others who think of restoration as a luxury that only affluent communities can afford.



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2023 Preservation Scholars

2023 Preservation Scholars

Preservation Scholars Program Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2024

2022 Preservation Scholars

Help us spread the word! The Friends of the Texas Historical Commission?s Preservation Scholars Program [ [link removed] ] is now accepting applications. This 10-week, paid summer internship placement with the Texas Historical Commission [ [link removed] ] offers undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented ethnic and cultural backgrounds the exciting opportunity to work hands-on in the historic preservation field. Please visit HERE [ [link removed] ] for more details on the program.

"This internship was eye opening and inspirational and a truly valuable experience for those of us just starting out on our career paths." ~ N.R., Summer 2022

*The deadline to apply is February 20, 2024. *



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Upcoming Virtual Events

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Financial Management Best Practices for Nonprofit Boards and Executives

The purpose of this three-day workshop is to provide participants with a basic but solid foundation of nonprofit financial management and leadership. This will begin with an understanding of the vocabulary for financial management to help with comprehension and communication, followed by a focus on managerial and financial accounting.



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Route 66 Presentation
Uncover the Hidden Stories of Route 66

Join the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, the Abuelas Project and Latinos in Heritage Conservation [ [link removed] ] on a groundbreaking VIRTUAL road trip! We?ll delve into the forgotten narratives of Latinx communities along legendary Route 66, celebrating the places that hold cultural significance and revealing the contributions of nuestras abuelas, our grandmothers. Why Route 66? This iconic highway witnessed the journeys of countless Latinx families, shaping their experiences and fostering vibrant communities. Yet, their stories often remain hidden.

Presenter: Former Preservation Scholar *Sehila Mota Casper* is the inaugural executive director for Latinos in Heritage Conservation, where she works to ensure that the preservation field is inclusive, equitable, and rooted in community.



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Register for Real Places 2024
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Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC

The Texas Historical Commission?s *eighth annual Real Places conference, presented in partnership with our title partner,?Phoenix I Restoration and Construction LLC [ [link removed] ],*?is scheduled for *April 3 ? 5, 2024 in Austin*.

Real Places is where ideas and inspiration for preserving Texas history are born. Real Places 2024 will feature over 60 sessions, workshops, and tours; five keynote presentations; more than 100 expert speakers from across Texas and the U.S.; several fun networking events; and new activities such as the short ?lightning sessions.? Recordings will be available to all attendees, whether joining us online or in person, so you?ll be able to watch all the great presentations you missed due to concurrent sessions.

Sign up this month to save up to $100 with regular registration pricing. The final rate increase will occur on March 1.

Presented by support from CAPTRUST [ [link removed] ], Anjali Zutshi, executive director of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission will host a conference workshop on "Nonprofit Fund Development-The Numbers, The Ask, and Stewardship. "



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Welcome to an Old Friend and New Board Member

Daisy White

We are very excited to welcome former THC Commissioner and a champion and friend of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, *Daisy Sloan White*, to our Board of Trustees.

Daisy brings to the Friends not only her deep passion for Texas history and her long experience on the Commission, but also over forty years of experience in fundraising, development, communications, and planning. She has organized and executed many large local and national productions, including multi-day presidential inauguration events, Super Bowl, Major League Baseball World Series, and corporate and nonprofit events, large and small.



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Welcome to our New Staff Member

Danielle Blanco

We are thrilled to welcome *Danielle Blanco* to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission team! Danielle will be a valued member of our development team in her new role as Development Manager, working alongside Kristy Peloquin.

With a decade of expertise in government and non-profit fundraising, development, and community outreach, Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Though not a native Texan, she has immersed herself in the heart of Texas for over eight years with her family in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin areas, learning about Texas history.



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Help Us Preserve the Stories of Texas

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As any Texan knows, the way to our hearts is to ask where we're from. We'll regale you with stories of Texas till the cows come home. The stories of Texas are rich, multicultural tales of resilience, creativity, and grit. Helping the Texas Historical Commission tell these stories is what we do here at the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission.

We'd love for you to join us in this work. Please visit our Support Us [ [link removed] ] page today. Whether you are inspired to support a specific historic site, our flagship Preservation Scholars Program, or our Spirit of Texas program, your kind generosity ensures that the stories of our state's one-of-a-kind past endure for generations.



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Upcoming THC Events

Online:


* Feb 21: Nurses of the Pacific: The Jane Kendeigh Story [ [link removed] ]?
* Feb 29: [ [link removed] ]Virtual Tour of the Bush Family Home [ [link removed] ]?

In Person:


* Feb 17: President?s Day [ [link removed] ], Bush Family Home, Midland?
* Feb 17: Historical Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], USS Lexington Museum, Corpus Christi?
* Feb 17: Day of Remembrance [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg?
* Feb 17-18: Butchering and Curing [ [link removed] ], Barrington Plantation, Washington?
* Feb 18: Historical Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Wharton?
* Feb 20: Parlor Chats: The Language of Victorian Courtship [ [link removed] ], Fulton Mansion, Rockport?
* Feb 23: Career Day: Curator [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, La Porte?
* Feb 24: The Fanthorps? 190th Anniversary [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe?

* Feb 24: Officers? Ladies Societies: Washington?s Birthday [ [link removed] ], Fort McKavett, McKavett?
* Feb 24: Jos? Antonio Navarro?s 229th Birthday Celebration [ [link removed] ], Casa Navarro, San Antonio??
* Feb 24: Historical Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], York Creek Cemetery, New Braunfels?
* Feb 25: Grass Cutting Day [ [link removed] ], Caddo Mounds, Alto?
* Feb 29: History at Night: How the Texas Frontier Created a Unique Legal Environment for Women [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe

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