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View All Events →From Boom to Bust: How Oil Transformed Historic Texas Communities
In the early 20th century, oil took Texans by storm – turning unlikely entrepreneurs into millionaires, creating thousands of jobs, […]
Learn More →Texas Takes Shape: A History in Maps from the General Land Office
Cartography has played a key role in the various historical struggles that have shaped Texas’ boundaries, identity, and destiny. Join […]
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View All Articles →Building Sustainability in Our Organizations – Strength and Endurance (Spring 2025)
Past Matters, Spring 2025, Published 2/17/2025 Greetings! Since this is the first time we have reached out to you since […]
Read Article →Welcoming THC’s Newest State Historic Site (Spring 2025)
Past Matters, Spring 2025, Published 2/17/2025 Slaton was a railroad town, quite literally. Named after a local rancher, the town […]
Read Article →Celebrating our Supporters and Partners (Fall 2024)
Past Matters, Fall 2024, Published 10/25/24 Greetings for the fall, y’all! This year seems to have gone by faster than […]
Read Article →FTHC Gala a Tasty Success (Fall 2024)
Past Matters, Fall 2024, Posted: 10/25/24 A carefully curated menu and keynote address by Texas Monthly’s José Ralat were hallmarks […]
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