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*April 17, 2025*
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Round of Applause for Downtown Denison
Congratulations to Denison’s Main Street team for receiving the prestigious 2025 Great American Main Street Award! Just the third Texas town to receive the honor, Denison was recognized for its exceptional efforts in revitalizing its downtown area through preservation-based economic development.
Their impressive achievements include:
* 200% increase in downtown property values over the past 15 years
* 2.6 million+ more annual visitors in the last three years
* 681 events hosted annually in a vibrant district with over 200 independently owned businesses
Learn more about how the Texas Main Street Program [ [link removed] ] supports towns like Denison:
*TEXAS MAIN STREET PROGRAM* [ [link removed] ]
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Relive the Battle: San Jacinto Day Celebration
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., La Porte
Experience the roar of history and cannons as the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site [ [link removed] ] comes alive with the 189th anniversary celebration [ [link removed] ] of the Battle of San Jacinto. This action-packed event will feature reenactments, living history activities, and interactive experiences that transport you back to the pivotal moments of 1836. Join in the excitement with historical presentations, hands-on activities, and a vendor market, all set against the backdrop of one of the most decisive military victories.
*EVENT INFO* [ [link removed] ]
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Plan a Summer Day with the THC
This summer, embark on an unforgettable journey through time at the Texas Historical Commission's state historic site summer camps [ [link removed] ]! Our programs will offer young historians a unique blend of education and adventure, bringing the past to life.
Campers will spend their days as cowboys on the frontier, soldiers at San Jacinto, lighthouse keepers, and more! Each historic site becomes a classroom, fostering a deep appreciation for our state's unique history.
*EXPLORE CAMPS* [ [link removed] ]
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Submit Your Marker Applications
Applications for Texas Historical Markers [ [link removed] ] are *open until May 15!* Commemorate significant sites and stories across Texas!
Interested individuals and groups can submit their applications through their local county historical commissions. This program allows communities to highlight their rich history and cultural heritage, ensuring that important Texas stories are preserved for future generations. Apply now! [ [link removed] ]
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Read the Newest Issue of "The Medallion"
Learn about major projects at many of the THC’s popular historic sites and discover the Texas legacy of Juneteenth as its 160th anniversary approaches.
Read the latest issue of "The Medallion" [ [link removed] ], a quarterly THC publication about preservation projects, historic sites, and heritage tourism opportunities.
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The Smithsonian is Heading West
"Crossroads: Change in Rural America" is leaving Buffalo Gap [ [link removed] ] soon. Until April 26, explore the Gap's hunting history, its role as the first county seat, and much more.
*Starting May 3, *West Texas will have the opportunity to experience the Smithsonian! San Elizario will begin hosting the traveling exhibition [ [link removed] ]. Mark your calendars for an exploration of rural America and this historic border town.
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Virtual Registration Open for Real Places
Real Places [ [link removed] ] is where ideas and inspiration for preserving Texas history are born. Real Places 2025 will feature over 100 expert speakers and more than 50 sessions, workshops, and tours all about historic preservation and heritage tourism.
Can't make it to Austin? Virtual registrations are still available! Virtual attendees will be able to stream all the conference sessions, and the recordings will be archived for viewing up to 60 days after the conference. Virtual registration will remain open up until the conference.
Real Places is presented by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission and Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC.
*REGISTER NOW* [ [link removed] ]
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Public Meetings:
* Apr 22-23: Spring Quarterly Commission Meeting [ [link removed] ], Austin
Other Upcoming Events
* Apr 17-19: Frontier Fest [ [link removed] ], Fort Martin Scott, Fredericksburg
* Apr 19: McDaniel Street Cemetery Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Houston
* Apr 19: Easter Egg and History Hunt [ [link removed] ], Port Isabel Lighthouse, Port Isabel
* Apr 22: Dr. Sidney and Helen White House Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Austin
* Apr 26: Archeology Scavenger Hunt [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
* Apr 26: La India Packing Company Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Laredo
* Apr 26: Early Kendall County Jails Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Boerne
* Apr 26: Pear Orchard Cemetery Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Beaumont
* Apr 26: Shiloh Cemetery Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Franklin
* Apr 26: Star Party [ [link removed] ], Fort Griffin, Albany
* Apr 27: Cornapalooza Block Party [ [link removed] ], Casa Navarro, San Antonio
* May 2: George O'Brien Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Beaumont
* May 3: Camels at Fort Lancaster [ [link removed] ], Fort Lancaster, Sheffield
* May 3: El Colegio Altamirano Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Hebbronville
* May 3: Benedict and Anetta Kaderli Family Marker Dedication [ [link removed] ], Spring Branch
* May 8: Music at the Mansion [ [link removed] ], Fulton Mansion, Rockport
* May 17: Bluff SchuetzenFest [ [link removed] ], Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill, La Grange
*MORE EVENTS* [ [link removed] ]
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State historical markers can be found in all 254 Texas counties. Find the one closest to you in our Texas Historic Sites Atlas.
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Nearly 90 cities are part of the Texas Main Street program. This powerful tool revives local economies and brings communities together.
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The Friends partners with the THC to preserve and protect the cultural heritage of Texas through private philanthropic resources.
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