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SUMMARY:Plan a Trip Worth Talking About: Exploring Texas Through Its Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we take a trip to discover how the Texas Heritage Trails Program and TexasTimeTravel.com can connect you to the places and stories that shape Texas! \n \nAcross the state\, small towns\, historic sites\, and cultural landmarks are connected in ways most travelers never see. The Texas Heritage Trails Program brings those connections to life through ten regions that invite you to slow down\, look more closely\, and experience Texas in a more meaningful way. \nWith TexasTimeTravel.com as your guide\, you can discover curated itineraries\, hidden gems\, and meaningful experiences that turn a simple trip into something more. Join us to learn how to plan a heritage getaway that goes beyond the checklist and into the stories that make Texas\, Texas. \nPresenter: \nSarah Page is a seeker of experiences\, a people connector\, and a 36-year Texas tourism industry professional. She got her start in 1990 with a degree in Tourism from Texas A&M University. From there\, she embarked on a career based on public service in her many tourism roles along the way. Currently\, Sarah is the Heritage Tourism Program Supervisor for the Texas Historical Commission where she leads the team’s capacity-building and experience development efforts through a partnership with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street Program and the THC’s award-winning Texas Heritage Trails Program. \nSarah is very active in tourism and economic development efforts and has served on several boards\, commissions\, and committees. \nSarah is a recent empty nester and is enjoying testing new recipes\, trying out local restaurants and watering holes\, and finding creative ways to annoy her husband now that her kids aren’t around to irritate. \n 
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth: A Texas Freedom Story
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when news of emancipation finally reached enslaved people in Galveston\, Texas\, marking a long‑delayed promise of freedom. What began on the Texas coast soon gave rise to an enduring tradition of remembrance and celebration. \nJoin us as historians Ed Cotham and Samuel Collins III discuss a moment rooted in Texas history that grew into something much larger. Together\, they explore how the legacy of Juneteenth continues to be recognized and remembered across generations. \nPresenters:  \nSamuel Collins III has provided financial consulting services in Galveston County for 26 years as the owner of SLC Investment Services. In 2015\, he was named Galveston County’s Citizen of the Year for his extensive work in preservation at the local\, state\, and national levels. \nA 1994 graduate of Texas A&M University and a lifelong resident of Galveston County\, Sam currently serves as an advisor with the National Trust for Historic Preservation representing Texas. He is actively involved in the national #TellTheFullStory campaign and was instrumental in the effort to recognize the Sugar Land 95. Additionally\, he serves as co-chair of the Levi Jordan Advisory Committee and was past co-chair of the Juneteenth Mural Committee in Galveston \nEd Cotham is active in the preservation of Civil War and Texas historic sites. He is a former President of the Houston Civil War Round Table\, a volunteer Marine Steward for the Texas Historical Commission\, and one of the founders of the Friends of Sabine Pass Battleground. He has published eight books on Civil War history\, focusing primarily on Texas. His published works include Juneteenth: The Story Behind the Celebration\, which was published by State House Press in 2021. For 28 years\, Ed has led Civil War walking tours in Galveston. Many of these tours include a stop at the site of the Osterman Building where the historic Juneteenth Order was issued. \n 
URL:https://www.thcfriends.org/event/juneteenth-a-texas-freedom-story/
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