Sam Houston Museum Complex | Explore Acres of Texas History
Why Visit the Sam Houston Museum? Visiting the Sam Houston Memorial Museum in Huntsville, Texas is a great way to immerse yourself in the rich history of Texas and learn…
Texas History Comes to Life at the Bullock | Texas State History Museum
Why Visit the Bullock Museum? Texas History comes to life at the Bullock Museum as it highlights key events, figures, and personal stories throughout the state's tenure. It offers interactive…
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…
Wife of Davy Crockett Laid to Rest in the Smallest Texas Park
Roadside Stop: Acton State Historic Site | The Smallest Texas Park Elizabeth Crockett, the wife of folk hero Davy Crockett, is buried in the tiny Action State Historical Site in…
Texas Timeline | Pocket-Sized Printable
Color as You Go Texas Timeline for Students Get the "big picture" of how Texas came to be with this little (but comically long) mini timeline printable. It contains 84…
Explore the Alamo: From Mission to Battleground to World Famous Tourist Site
Why Visit the Alamo? The Alamo may be the most well-known piece of Texas history. Walk the hallowed grounds and learn the stories of the men, women, and children who…
Texas Pioneer Life at Log Cabin Village | Fort Worth, TX
Why Visit the Log Cabin Village? The Log Cabin Village is a great little outdoor living history museum that visitors can thoroughly experience in just an hour or two. Located…
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…
Field Trip to a Spooky Swamp at Caddo Lake State Park
Caddo Lake is often described as hauntingly beautiful. This lake is completely different from most Texas lakes. You won’t find jet skis and speedboats here. What you will find is…