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*July 16,** 2025*






"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] ]. "






Texas Takes Shape: A History in Maps from the General Land Office

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Cartography has played a key role in the various historical struggles that have shaped Texas’ boundaries, identity, and destiny. Join the authors of *"Texas Takes Shape"* to learn about the maps that have changed the course of history through the lens of the General Land Office (GLO) archives. Composed of over 45,000 items, the GLO’s map collection encompasses maps at every scale, from individual land grant surveys to continent-spanning imperial claims.

*Presenter:* *James Harkins* is a Texas State University-San Marcos graduate, holding a Master's in Public Administration, and is the Deputy Director of Archives and Records for the GLO.

*Brian A. Stauffer* is the Director of Public Services for Archives and Records at the GLO, and holds a doctorate in Latin American History from the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of "Victory on Earth or in Heaven: Mexico's" Religionero "Rebellion".

*Patrick Walsh* is Research and Outreach Specialist with the GLO. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in Political Science.

***Date*: **Thursday, July 24, 2025, 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 Mine Modernism: John S. Chase and Mid-Century Architecture for Austin's Black Middle Class
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John S. Chase earned a Bachelor of Science in architectural engineering from Virginia’s Hampton Institute (present-day Hampton University) in 1948 and relocated to Austin to teach architectural drafting to veterans at a local vocational school. Following the landmark "Sweatt v. Painter" U.S. Supreme Court case, Chase was one of the first Black graduate students to enroll at The University of Texas at Austin and the first African American to graduate from the School of Architecture. Chase worked with Black educators, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders to bring modern architecture to East Austin that expressed the community’s personal and professional kinship, solidarity, and commitment to perseverance in the pursuit of equal rights.

*Presenter:* *Dr. Tara A. Dudley* is an Assistant Professor in The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture. Her scholarship examines the contributions of African American craftspeople, builders, and architects to the American built environment, focusing on the antebellum and Reconstruction eras in the US South. She is currently writing a biography on African American architect John S. Chase, FAIA, NOMAC.

***Date*: **Thursday, August 14, 2025, 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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Foundation Fundraising—Your Case, Your Prospects, and Your Grants
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In today's uncertain funding environment, a diversified funding base is critical. At the same time, foundations are stepping up in a big way to further partner on the missions they were founded to support. There are more asks on the foundations’ purse and a greater need for nonprofits to strengthen their foundation grant-writing skills.

This *three-day workshop, “Foundation Fundraising – Your Case, Your Prospects, And Your Grants” workshop "(2 hours/day each day on August 19th, 20th, and 21st)"* will provide participants with a robust overview of how to build a strong case for support, how to develop a realistic prospect list for their programs or projects, and how to write a compelling grant to secure support for their missions.

Participants will work on an exercise that will guide them through the process of *building a case for support.* The workshop will also focus on *foundation research how-to* and on the process of *building a realistic prospect list.* And finally, participants will be taken, in detail, through the process of *strong and effective grant writing.* The workshop will also provide take-away resources for participants that they can use in their ongoing work.

*Presenter:* *Anjali Kaul Zutshi*, Executive Director of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission and Chief Development Officer of the THC, brings to this workshop her 30+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and management, both as a board member as well as an executive herself. Anjali has spent her time in the nonprofit sector writing for and securing 6-7 figure grants from foundations, corporations, and from federal programs.  Through her work over the last 30 years, Anjali has established a successful track record, working with non-profits on building sustainability through effective management, and with funders on building partnerships for effective mission support and delivery.

***Date*: **Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, August 19, 20, & 21, 2025, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. CST

***Platform*: **Zoom ("Registrants will receive the link in their registration confirmation email and in another email closer to event date")

***Cost: ***$129 Early Bird (8/10/25 deadline) and $139 Standard 

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Upcoming Events at State Historic Sites

* Jul 19 - Handmade History: Floral Arranging Workshop [ [link removed] ], French Legation
* Jul 24 - Lighthouse Establishment Cinema: Kung Fu Panda 4 [ [link removed] ], Port Isabel Lighthouse
* Jul 31 - USS Indianapolis Tribute [ [link removed] ], National Museum of the Pacific War
* Aug 1 - First Person, First Friday [ [link removed] ], Fanthorp Inn
* Aug 9 - Roots of Refreshment: Coffee [ [link removed] ], Varner-Hogg Plantation
* Aug 16 - Presidio Architecture Talk, [ [link removed] ]Presidio La Bahia
* Aug 23 - The Art and History of Calling Cards [ [link removed] ], Sam Bell Maxey House
* Aug 28 - History at Night: Lessons from the Printing Trade [ [link removed] ], San Felipe de Austin







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