Stops Along the Historic El Camino Real de los Tejas | Texas Royal Road
El Camino Real de los Tejas | What is it? "El Camino Real" translates to "The Royal Road," and "Tejas" is what the Spanish called Texas, named for the Caddo…
Marvel at the Ruins of a Once Thriving Brewery | La Grange, Texas
Why Visit the Kreische Brewery & Momument Hill State Historic Sites? Located on a bluff along the Colorado River, the Kreische family home and brewery ruins are a beautiful place…
Cinco de Mayo | Field Trip & DIY Journal
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Field Trip to Goliad, Texas to see the birthplace of General Zaragoza, the hero of Cinco de Mayo. Why should you visit the Zaragoza…
Fannin Battleground State Historic Site | Fannin, Texas
Why Should You Visit Fannin Battleground State Historic Site? The Fannin Battleground is the site of the Battle of Coleto Creek. This was an important event in the Texas Revolution,…
Field Trip to the Birthplace of Texas | Washington on the Brazos
Why Should You Visit? Washington on the Brazos is home to Independence Hall (the site where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed,) the Star of the Republic Museum (a…
Explore a Victorian Mansion by the Sea: Fulton Mansion (Rockport, TX)
Why Should You Visit? The Fulton Mansion is an excellent example of not only Victorian architecture and innovation, but also a glimpse into the lifestyle of high society during the…
Field Trip to the Beginning of Texas: San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Why Should You Visit? What comes to mind when you think of the Texas revolution? Most people will conjure images of the Alamo and brave volunteers from all over the…
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
To understand all that makes Texas so unique, you need to start from the beginning. Before the 6 flags of Texas ever made an appearance, a vibrant and peaceful Caddo…