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*December 2,** 2024*
"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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Home for the Holidays at Goodnight Ranch: Cultivating Community at the Dinner Table and Beyond [ [link removed] ]
What better way to celebrate as the holiday season approaches than by sharing heartwarming stories from the Goodnight Ranch dining room? Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight, renowned for their holiday generosity, fostered a strong sense of community in the pioneer Texas Panhandle by welcoming others into their home for gatherings filled with food, joy, and goodwill. Join us to learn more about how Mary Ann’s kindness extended far beyond the table, ensuring everyone around her felt cared for, especially during this special time of year.
*Presented by:* Madeleine Van Leunen, site educator at the Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site [ [link removed] ]
***Date*: **Thursday, December 12, 6 p.m. Central
***Platform*: **Zoom ("Registrants will receive the link in their registration confirmation email and in another email closer to event date")
***Cost: *Free **("Donations [ [link removed] ] in support of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission are welcome and appreciated!")
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Make History with Us this Giving Tuesday! [ [link removed] ]
2024 has been a year of growth, impact, and shared successes. *Thanks to supporters like you, we have made great strides in preserving and celebrating the rich history of Texas.* Your generosity has led to the grand opening of the new visitor's center and museum at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site and the acquisition of archeologically significant and historic properties adjacent to Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site and the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site. Together, we can ensure that future generations have the opportunity to experience the unique heritage of our great state!
*Giving Tuesday, scheduled for December 3, 2024, offers an incredible opportunity to build on our mission of supporting the Texas Historical Commission in historic preservation across Texas.* Whether through a one-time gift, recurring donation, or simply spreading the word, every contribution makes an impact. Please consider supporting the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission this Giving Tuesday and help us continue our efforts to protect historic sites, expand educational programs, and preserve the stories of Texas for years to come. *Together, we can create powerful change!*
*GIVE NOW* [ [link removed] ]
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Join Us for Real Places 2025
The premier historic preservation and heritage tourism conference in the Lone Star State, Real Places 2025 is presented by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission in partnership with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC [ [link removed] ]. It will take place April 23–25 both online and at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. 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.
*Save up to $155 by taking advantage of early-bird savings through December 20.* Hotel stipends, scholarships, and other discounts are available on a limited basis for a limited time. Find details and register at the link below.
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Additional Virtual Events
* Mar. 20: [ [link removed] ]All the Bells and Whistles: How Texas Women Turned Homecoming Mums into a Lone Star Phenomenon [ [link removed] ]
* Apr. 24: Texas Bound: Syrian-Lebanese Life in the Lone Star State [ [link removed] ]
Additional Events at State Historic Sites
* Dec. 3: Maxey House Christmas Tours [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
* Dec. 4: Holidays on the Homefront [ [link removed] ], Eisenhower Birthplace, Denison
* Dec. 5: An Evening as Big as Texas: Reflections on the Lone Star State with Authors Stephen Harrigan and Joe Holley [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* Dec. 7: Pearl Harbor Commemoration [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg
* Dec. 7: Cooking Class: Fudge [ [link removed] ], Magoffin Home, El Paso
* Dec. 7: San Jacinto Family Day: Corn Husk Angels [ [link removed] ], San Jacinto Battleground, San Jacinto
* Dec. 7: Candlelight Home Tour [ [link removed] ], Landmark Inn, Castroville
* Dec. 12: A Victorian Christmas [ [link removed] ], Fulton Mansion, Rockport
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